Splendour in the pub: Bernard Fanning, Baker Boy play pop-up gigs after events cancelled | oz_f
As soon as word got out, the lines started to build, and within a few minutes they were already snaking around the block as thousands of rain-sodden festivalgoers tried to make it into surprise pop-up gigs across Byron Bay.
Early rumours of a secret house party somewhere in Byron Bay DJ’d by Gorillaz, who were due to headline on Friday night, helped rebuild the spirits of festivalgoers left disappointed by the news that the first day of the festival had been cancelled. Though that party never eventuated, the actual shows that were put on - organised within a couple of hours - showcased the best of what Australian music has to offer.
The latter were expected to draw big crowds at the festival on Friday before the event’s cancellation, but when news of their pop-up show at the Picture House spread, hundreds flocked to Brunswick Heads. “The world’s f---ed, but I’m watching Wet Leg play in front of 300 people!” one attendee remarked from the dance floor. Hundreds more gathered outside the venue after it reached capacity, sharing horror stories from the day’s mud-filled catastrophes, dancing in the street and munching on lemon chicken from nearby Far East restaurant.Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning and Baker Boy performing at Byron’s Beach Hotel.
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