V Festival - Sydney

The V festival rolled into Sydney again - March 29th at Centenial Park.

Highlights: Duran Duran and Queens of the Stone Age

LowLights: AIR!

Black Jack Scam in... Malaysia

A friend of mine just came back from holidays in Malaysia. I didn't get any pressies - but I did hear the greatest travel scam story.

Not once but twice did he get approached by a friendly Malayan (and his nieces) but got invited back for lunch, then asked by a 'brother' to invest $20,000 in a game of Black Jack that he would guarantee him of winning.

Politely declining, and then asking for a lift back into the city - both stories involved a last ditch attempt to sign him up with the mention of a dying grandmother.

Seems as though it's a common complaint too: a
s seen in this Lonely Planet thread

AirBook - Maybe I won't Buy One!

Joy Division Doco 'Joy Division'

Saw the Joy Division Documentary last night - highly recommended viewing.

If you've seen 24 Hour Party People and Control - then this is an excellent third chapter.

There's straight up interviews with the band members, amazing footage of the band, and of course the music!

Bjork - Sydney Opera House Steps, January 24th 2008

She returned to Australia after 10 years - and played her only Sydney concert on the steps of the opera house.

If you watched the show without knowing anything about bjork, I think you'd be dumbstruck by the screeching, almost avante-garde performance she put on.

I thought it was brilliant! An all female brass band with flags on their head and an encore that included fireworks.

Check out the Reactor!

You Tube Video

Web 2.0 on the Streets of Kings Cross

A few years ago - bands could only put up posters advertising a new CD or upcoming gig. I love the fact that they can now promote their latest video clips. This one I found out side an empty abandoned bank in Kins Cross Sydney. It's like programming Rage from the gutter.