Well that’s another Soundcity over with for another year. I’m pretty certain this was the best yet. I took a schedule of what I needed to shoot out across Day 1 and part of Day 2, but I never stick to them. It’s actually way more fun not going with anyone in mind, because you stumble across so much brilliant stuff. Personal fav’s were Jordan Cook aka Reignwolf, Ben Caplan, Ironside, Revere, Wet Nuns and Avenging Force. The other massive highlight was listening to the awesome Gered Mankowitz and then meeting him after his conversation with Bido Lito! editor Craig Pennington. Sakura grabbed a pic of me with him, thanks Sak!
Who wins ‘Matts most mega amazing band of the festival” award? Jazzhands again (they were the find of the festival last year). Mentalists. Photographers dream. They’ve got a few extra shots at the end…
Practically speaking the festival was way better laid out, with everything pretty much hovering around the Seel Street area, the Wolstenholme square was a hive of activity and it meant you could easily jump from venue to venue. Great use of old spaces too, the Red Bull garage (a car park by day) was fantastic, great stage, great sound, great lights. Screenadelica however pulled off the best line up and an awesome gig poster exhibition too. Rapidly becoming the best place to be at the festival, guaranteed good bands.
The John Peel World Cup was fun too. A mixture of press, bands and local supporters played 4 a side football together over in Chavasse Park. Ghostpoet, The Kill Van Kulls and Kids in Glass Houses all appeared and took on the mighty Bido Lito and Spiel. Good fun and no holds barred!
Anyhow, thanks to all the other shooters and journo’s – great hanging out with you guys again and I can’t wait for next year. Look out for a full Wet Nuns set on Thrash Hits soon. ;)
M x
