So we went to see some amazing bands at Sandstone Point on the coldest and windiest day of the year. It was an incredible lineup and we had an awesome time!
Note to self: it’s better to have arctic-grade thermals and maximumly fat beanie and not need them – rather than freeze your arse.
Tumbleweed at Spring Loaded 2021
Tumbleweed at Spring Loaded 2021
An alternative person in an otherwise friendly crowd
Lindsay (guitar) and Jay (singing) from Frenzal Rhomb at Spring Loaded 2021
Lindsay McDougall from Frenzal Rhomb at Spring Loaded 2021. He was also the compere for the day, and commendably managed to convince the stage invasion crowd to stand back 50 metres (to allow Grinspoon to continue.)
Gordon and Jay from Frenzal Rhomb. Jay's hair is commendably awesome.
One of the more colourful backdrops in a concert... Frenzal Rhomb...
You Am I at Spring Loaded 2021
You Am I at Spring Loaded 2021
Tim Rogers from You Am I at Spring Loaded 2021. He chose an interesting makeup pattern...
Ian, Fish, Ruairi and me, trying not to be cold. Tim Rogers from You Am I is in the background, also trying not to be cold.
Tim Rogers from You Am I at Spring Loaded 2021 - carrying what may be a bottle of water
The invading crowd at Spring Loaded 2021. They got sick of the enforced COVID barriers to restrict the number of people in front of the stage... and crashed through. Excellently, Lindsay from Frenzal Rhomb came out and demanded that they all walk back 50 metres... and they did. It's a sign of the times when a bunch of aging 40-something rock fans are asked not to riot, and they comply.
The invading crowd at Spring Loaded 2021. They got sick of the enforced COVID barriers to restrict the number of people in front of the stage... and crashed through. Excellently, Lindsay from Frenzal Rhomb came out and demanded that they all walk back 50 metres... and they did. It's a sign of the times when a bunch of aging 40-something rock fans are asked not to riot, and they comply.
This was a very COVID safe crowd. Actually: it was one of the most relaxing crowds I have ever been in. Everyone was in an exceptionally good mood (possibly even the alternative lady.)
Grinspoon headlining at Spring Loaded 2021
Phil Jamieson from Grinspoon at Spring Loaded 2021
It's OK to sit on someone's shoulders and take selfies in front of the stage... If you're Sarah McLeod from the Superjesus 🙂
Phil Jamieson from Grinspoon at Spring Loaded 2021
Grinspoon headlining Spring Loaded 2021
Grinspoon headlining Spring Loaded 2021