happy medium

Friday saw the annual Big Day Out take place at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland. About 45,000 people including me, Matt and his mate Colin turned up. Acts were varied, which can create a weird atmosphere of mixed fans. To be honest most of the acts didn’t appeal (run of the mill rock bands), but Dizzee Rascal, Bjork and UNKLE were enough to tempt me.

Bjork with 12 piece all female Icelandic Orchestra. One of the highlights of the gig for me, but they put her up before Rage against the Machine so odd atmosphere (Bogan Rockers & Arty Bjork fans do not mix)

Dizzee performing in the Boiler-room. The heat in there was intense.

Matt in the “D” at the main stage. An extra barrier put up around the main stage so people would not get crushed. You had to go through another security check to get in there. Once in we stayed put, and sure enough 30mins later they closed it off. Great for us, not to so much for the angry hoards of rage fans trying to get in. We even sneaked in forbidden alcohol so we were all set.

Colin and me

Arcade Fire

I would have had nice long lens shots for you if I hadn’t forgot my memory card, so I had to borrow Matt’s camera. I took some video but strangely no audio. This is walking out into the stadium:

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