"I see your True Colours shining through..."

Squeeze, 22 May 2002 - 10:45pm

Pacifier...Blindspott...Elemeno P...Pan Am...Goodshirt - yup, they're all gonna be playing the True Colours Festival in Auckland on Saturday June 1st, and it's gonna be HUGE! This week on Squeeze we're talking to all those guys up there, as well as Brent Eccles - the man behind True Colours. Plus we'll be giving away tickets to the gig and Blindspott prize packs. Yay.

Squeeze - 3pm Sunday and again 11:35pm Thursdays

And because we like to encourage thought-provoking discussion on these threads...

Who do you reckon should/shouldn't be on the True Colours bill?
Do you think it would be feasible for a festival like this to tour the country?
Who would you rather see, Pacifier or Blindspott? (they're on different stages at the same time)

And anything else you can think of....

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1) Elemeno P, only coz they have one ...

1) Elemeno P, only coz they have one song out and that is it.
2) Yes, it is possible I think.
3) Pacifier!!!!! New songs!!!

Stefan, 22 May 2002 - 10:54pm

1 Same as Stefan cos elemeno p only ...

~~1~~ Same as Stefan cos elemeno p only have the 1 song.~
~~2~~ Why not?
~~3~~ Pacifier (pretty self explanatory really)

How much are tix by the way?

Soph_ie, 22 May 2002 - 11:16pm

I believe the tickets are $50, but ...

I believe the tickets are $50, but don't quote me...

Squeeze, 23 May 2002 - 5:55pm

poor blindspott, i feel sorry for ...

poor blindspott, i feel sorry for them

hey squeeze, there is this really cool band called THE DATSUNS, you should check them out sometime

manamana, 22 May 2002 - 11:35pm

psst, manamana:...

psst, manamana:

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Stefan, 22 May 2002 - 11:39pm

right answer stefan! The latest date ...

right answer stefan! The latest date we've got from The Datsuns is that they will be back around the 10th of June, we're not holding our breath at the moment cos we know what a good time their having (especially since they've just been signed to V2 in the UK), but we look forward to nabbing them as soon as we can when they do return and hearing all their stories. we'll let you know when that is.

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Squeeze, 23 May 2002 - 2:36pm

sorry...

sorry

manamana, 23 May 2002 - 7:18pm

1. elemenop: ditto - one song and it's ...

1. elemenop: ditto - one song and it's not that good and golden horse they don't fit the lineup
2. of course it is: look at the success of the General Electric tour. SHIHAD not playing Wellington is a crime.
3. well duh! pacifier of course: no one should be playing at the same time. they should just have a big movie screen and broadcast the pacifier slot into the other venues.

pup, 23 May 2002 - 12:37am

1: slim. they're not playing are they? ...

1: slim. they're not playing are they? they should be!
2: why not? people would definatly come
3: pacifier hands down!

who here's going?

cosmic, 23 May 2002 - 4:54pm

raises hand if i can scrounge the ...

*raises hand*
if i can scrounge the money by then

Prozaco, 23 May 2002 - 6:10pm

i might be too... its expensive....

i might be too... its expensive.

trixie, 27 May 2002 - 8:49pm

1. elemeno p...although i'm seeing ...

1. elemeno p...although i'm seeing them tomorrow night so mayb ei'll be a better judge then
2. damn right they should do that. i wanna see the finn brothers
3. shihad withoot a doot

Lucy_Fur, 23 May 2002 - 5:27pm

er...just out of curiosity...who was ...

er...just out of curiosity...who was the nitwit who put Shihad and Blindspott on at the same time? Is it confirmed? And arent there more different-sounding bands that they could have put on so that there wasnt a clash like that?
Please dont burn me for saying shihad and blindspott sound the same!!! Ijust mean theyre more similar than say, PanAm or the Datsuns compared to the first two.
Once again, just interested, but are there many people who would think a clash like shihad-datsuns/pan am/elemenop would be better than shihad-blindspott? are all shihad fans blindspott fans? blindspott haters? does anyone understand my question? i dont think even I do.
as you were

MyMiNdSeDaTe, 23 May 2002 - 7:38pm

pacifier on at the same time as the ...

pacifier on at the same time as the Datsuns!?! are you crazy?

Stefan, 23 May 2002 - 7:41pm

I don't think it's that big a clash, ...

I don't think it's that big a clash, at least for pacifier. I'm assuming the pacifier demographic would be larger and probably older than that of blindspott and the pacifier slot will fill up no matter how many people blindspott drag away.

I also reckon the crossover of datsuns/pacifier fans would be greater than blindspott/pacifier, and it would piss off more people to put on Waikatos finest at the same time as Pacifier.

Foaf, 23 May 2002 - 8:16pm

It's probably worth noting that the ...

It's probably worth noting that the Datsuns won't be back in time to play at True Colours. Too busy being successful abroad...

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Squeeze, 26 May 2002 - 5:38pm

i gotta say id put pacifier on at the ...

i gotta say id put pacifier on at the same time as elemeno p or someone purely coz although theres always gonna be a huge pacifier folowing (hell thats here id be!!) blindspott are also prety big these days and a LOT of people will be wanting to see both. as for the natoinwide tour, ABSOLUTELY!! COME TO HAWKES BAY!!!!

firelily, 23 May 2002 - 8:51pm

elemeno p hav 2 songs...they hav their ...

elemeno p hav 2 songs...they hav their new 1 out called nirvana me thinks..well i heard it on channel z.

zed_chick, 24 May 2002 - 12:02am

yeah that only came out now, well after ...

yeah that only came out now, well after they had been selected.

Stefan, 24 May 2002 - 1:37pm

maybe all the money and hype used on ...

maybe all the money and hype used on this event could just be spread to each of the main centres and get "local" bands from each city to tour the country,

ocphuman, 24 May 2002 - 2:52am

should be a tour... not just another ...

should be a tour... not just another aucklnad BDO

take it to the people

999natas999, 24 May 2002 - 3:15am

Damn straight.. a WORLD tour with my ...

Damn straight.. a WORLD tour with my favorite band Shihad (sorry, can't seem to shake that)! Damn.. it's on my birthday, too, and I haven't got the $1200 for airfare to come down! Whaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

ed tha yank, 24 May 2002 - 4:01am

I will never admit to knowing too much ...

I will never admit to knowing too much about the 'new breed' of kiwi bands at the moment, (living in Scotland for the last 7 years), but through reading these forums on a regular basis for the last 10 months or so, it seems to me that kiwi music is as, if not more, popular as it was during the heyday of the '70's & '80's.
An underage venue tour of the bands will do wonders for the next generation of muso's who may not get the chance too often to see decent kiwi acts play, and will hopefully install the kiwi DIY attitude to creating their own bands.
Sure, money will not be made, sharing dodgy couches in some strange flats and eating shit food will be the case, but if the tour can cover its costs it is worthwhile.
Kiwi music is fucking cool, get it to places and youngsters that haven't experienced it yet.
It is well worthwhile....
I agree with Firelily... first stop must be Hawkes Bay, on the beach at Waimarama!!

gluepot RIP, 24 May 2002 - 1:02pm

yep a FULL NZ tour and if we can wish ...

yep a FULL NZ tour and if we can wish for them on the beach at Waimarama, lets have the same for Tahunuianui, looking at the numbers at rockquest in Nelson........highest ever for any rock quest any where in the country......... there is a real hunger here, feed us we are starving,
but in saying that shihad have been pretty good at knowing how to get off state highway No 1

Aka, 24 May 2002 - 3:12pm

waimarama would be the shit!! but i ...

waimarama would be the shit!! but i dont know that theyd get the numbers if they went that far out.
I think that if the promoters and the bands are gonna go to the effort of touring and REALLY taking it to the masses then it has to be all ages-these people (ie ME) are the future fanbase for kiwi music and if theyre less than 18
a) they obviously cant get into a pub or similar
b)they are less likely to be able to travel to venues only in the main centres
The idea is brilliant-and if you're willing to put in the effort in the first place you may as well do it properly and get some real, longterm benefit out of it...

firelily, 25 May 2002 - 2:17am

........... i have a feeling dreams ...

........... i have a feeling dreams can come true

Aka, 25 May 2002 - 3:14am

maybe but a little extra pressure can ...

maybe but a little extra pressure can never hurt. and if that fails, nags and threats might.

firelily, 25 May 2002 - 9:52pm

and if that fails........... full ...

and if that fails........... full feldge tantrums.....with tears,
the promoter did say that he was hoping to tour it in a couple of years(squeeze today).........if it works in Akl
but I will hold my breath for a bit longer.......blue is one of my true colours

Aka, 25 May 2002 - 10:06pm

The datsuns have not signed anything ...

The datsuns have not signed anything yet not with v2 or anyone im not sure where its coming from but its not true

tom_de_borst, 26 May 2002 - 12:15am

we got that information from a very ...

we got that information from a very good source straight from the horses mouth pretty much. if it is wrong, we apologise for starting rumours. De Borst any relation?

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Squeeze, 26 May 2002 - 3:02pm

i would hold my breath, but purple is ...

i would hold my breath, but purple is definatelyNOT my colour!! Im thinking if the tears dont work i could move onto napalm and minor biochemical weapons...

firelily, 26 May 2002 - 1:22am

Dont worry about it i just dont want ...

Dont worry about it i just dont want people to think the datsuns have done something they havent. Yeah there is a relation Dolf is my big brother.

tom_de_borst, 26 May 2002 - 10:13pm

yeh Tom preach the truth. Haven't seen ...

yeh Tom preach the truth. Haven't seen you in ages, I understand you have all grown up and are now taller than poor old Dolf. Hope all is well in the de borst house. Guess my only claim to fame in this life will be as the first datsuns manager. Say hey to Igor, Loretta and the Folks for me. Big Daddy Datsun

BDaddyDatsun, 26 May 2002 - 10:53pm

will do big daddy. All is well and you?...

will do big daddy. All is well and you?

tom_de_borst, 27 May 2002 - 1:54am

Does anyone have a timetable?...

Does anyone have a timetable?

manamana, 28 May 2002 - 4:56am

This is the last line-up I got sent - ...

This is the last line-up I got sent - however I do know there are a few changes since this was "confirmed"

Saturday 1 June- Saint James Complex 4 -11 All Ages
St James Theatre

Pacifier aka Shihad
Goodshirt
betchadupa
Pluto
Elemeno P
Deja Voodoo
Warlocks Of Firetop Mountain
10 Guitars of Death

Westend Theatre

Blindspott
Augustino
Pan Am
Golden Horse
SJD band
Savant
Damien Binder

Regent Theatre

Major Flavours
Sir Vere
Ali
MZRE
Savage
J1
FCA
Deceptikonz
Illsemantics
DJCXL
Nesian Mystik
Dubious Bros

lemonde, 28 May 2002 - 2:31pm

sorry manamana - this is really just a ...

sorry manamana - this is really just a lineup confirmation...

lemonde, 28 May 2002 - 2:35pm

True Colours Timetable NB: Held at ...

True Colours Timetable
NB: Held at Three Venues within The St James Complex

SHOW TIMES IN THE WESTEND THEATRE
Damien Binder 4pm - 4.30pm
Savant 4.50pm - 5.25pm
Goldenhorse 5.45pm - 6.20pm
SJD 6.50pm - 7.25pm
Augustino 7.45pm - 8.20pm
Pan Am 8.50pm - 9.30pm
Blindspott 10pm - 11pm

SHOW TIMES IN THE SAINT JAMES THEATRE
TBA 4.30pm - 4.50pm
Deja Voodoo 5.10pm - 5.35pm
Elemeno P 5.55pm - 6.25pm
Pluto 6.45pm - 7.25pm
Betchadupa 7.45pm - 8.30pm
Goodshirt 8.50pm - 9.35pm
10 GUITARS OF DEATH DURING CHANGEOVER
Pacifier 10.005pm - 11.30pm

SHOW TIMES IN THE REGENT THEATRE
DJ CXL 4.15pm - 4.45pm
Major Flavours 4.55pm - 6.20pm
Dubious Bros 6.30pm - 6.55pm
Scribe 7pm - 7.30pm
DJ CXL 7.30pm - 8.10pm
Ill Semantics 8.10pm - 8.40pm
Deceptikonz 8.45pm - 9.15pm
Nesian Mystik 9.25pm - 10pm

** Please note that all playing times are to be confirmed.
Schedule may change slightly

teina, 28 May 2002 - 2:50pm

im a little worried the St James is ...

im a little worried the St James is going to be a bit small and a lot of people are going to miss out on actually seeing Pacifier here is some approx figures.....

Main Room 1500
Regent 1200
Westend 1000

Do you people think it would be a safe assumtion to say Pacifier will draw more than half the people in attendance for the finale? hmmmm could be a few dissapointed faces. Also note that organisers have already said cues may form from time to time.

I bought my ticket yesterday and the lady said they had sold heaps, im not sure wether this is good or bad now.

manamana, 28 May 2002 - 3:34pm

Main Room 1500 // really? are you sure ...

Main Room 1500 //
really? are you sure looks bigger to me but
I don't have any facts

jaffa, 28 May 2002 - 3:54pm

dude those figures were approx, but im ...

dude those figures were approx, but im pretty sure they are close. The whole complex has an capacity of about 4000. You probabally could fit alot more people there, but crowds are limited because of fire dept restrictions. The St James is an old dodgy building and i know promoters get alot of grief about heat, lack of air con etc, from the fire dept. Im guessing the true colours promoters will know and be weary of this.

manamana, 28 May 2002 - 4:14pm