Two months into my job at the Star, I arrive at work and say good morning to the boss. He responds with something I was not expecting to hear ever. Login or signup to continue reading. Derek and I, we shared a lol. Well, we would have if there was time. Triple J. I had heard of them! Good live music is a joy anywhere you go, I reckon.
This was most welcome news! I was thrilled by the concept of these nationally acclaimed artists coming to our town in the middle of the country. This was big news! Huge news, for a town of our size, in our location. How exciting! How were we going to cover it? Stories leading up to, every week, during and afterwards. I began researching the bands. Tash Sultana, also from Melbourne. Skilled at guitar, stage presence, singing, beatboxing, trumpet, everything.
And, there was the opportunity for one local artist to represent Mount Isa town by opening the festival in Tony White Oval.
Mount Isa rapper Lucky Luke made the most of the unique opportunity, live streaming a practice demo session via the North West Star Facebook page with Chris Burns leading up to the event. The Smith Street Band frontman wanted to reassure any young people who might be listening, that difficult life circumstances can and do get better.
Wil said that he had been wanting to play a One Night Stand for several years, and he thanked the crowd for having his band in Mount Isa. I think many who saw her that night agreed she is indisputably talented. In the midst of a bout of sickness , losing her voice, she skillfully delivered a sensory spectacular over multiple instruments.
