That was us eavesdropping next to you at the bar
Despite swinging into full party mode on night one of BIGSOUND Live, our intrepid squad of investigative busy bodies managed to round up more news on the ground at Brisbane's annual gathering of industry types.
All My Exes Are From Texas accordion player to fellow band member.
- Punter at All My Exes gig to her gig-going partner as they moved closer in toward each other's faces — the band's above comments must have got them in a romantic mood.
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Green Buzzard pic by Freya Lamont
Talk of Gold Class grows even louder after their official showcase. But, boy, did Polish Club pull an impressive crowd of movers and shakers. And did absolutely every BIGSOUND delegate pass through The Foundry for Ngaiire? Plus Green Buzzard proved to not only be a buzz band of BIGSOUND but the fuzz band of BIGSOUND. More talk building around Pearls and Harts.
We weren't sure how to respond when we heard a bearded person being called "a sexy Mohammed" by an old male waiter while his dishes were being cleared…
- first time BIGSOUND punter
Whispers that an ISIS twitterbot jacked the #BIGSOUND15 hashtag to post out some propaganda coz, y'know… it was trending.
After the aforementioned Ngaiire showcase last night, the singer's manager has been seen being wooed by many industry types today.
Both Sydney's Big White and Melbourne's Mangelwurzel garnering interest from international media types attending BIGSOUND.
- a prominent publicist describing a certain radio personality.
- Brother Ali during his insightful keynote speech that explored the geo-political history of hip hop culture.
- Full house serenades a blushing Katy Steele
Manager to band (name redacted): "Big day tomorrow, boys, interviews from 1pm to 2.30."
Drummer: "Oi, can I have four Tia Maria's and milk?"
Bartender: "Nah, you can have a glass of water."