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Review 1 for Parklife

3 / 5

Some highlights, although no real ATMOSPHERE.

Birrarung Marr - Yarra River @

- Melbourne @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Harris Robotis, Chardy, Erol Alkan, and Afterlife. @

Opening act(s): Harris Robotis @

Posted 04/10/2009

by Davor

Location: Melbourne

Parklife 2009 [Melbourne] for myself and friends was a highly anticipated event. The lineup was looking to be the 'event of the year'.

Arriving at the event I was happily suprised with the venue, and the organisation of stages, toilets, food and drink outlets. A great factor was to have the protective rubber matting over the grass stage areas, both protecting the grass and peoples shoes (not that it really rained).

Being a DJ myself and a Triple J fanatic, I had my hopes set high for the acts that were scheduled.
My first view was of Harris Robotis, who played an excellent set! Then moving to the Air Stage I had the pleasure of listening to another great set from Chardy, nice Tech House getting everyone into the mood. From there the next set I really listened to was from Busy P, and for someone I [now previously] admire; I was quite dissapointed. He played some pretty 'cheesy' electro/ dance tunes, whilst constantly stopping the music asking the crowd to hype up. Even though everyone just wanted good music! Busy P - Not for me.

As I arrived to Metronomy's set, myself and my friends listened to their intro wish oar and bewilderment. When the intro kicked into a fast paced 'Radio Ladio' then myself and virtually everyone there went into a frenzy. A great band in general, and very well played live! Not to mention their amazing t-shirts.

Now to my highlight, a much anticipated and rewarding set by Erol Alkan topped off my experience, which could have been much worse if it was not for this. Unleashing some great driving electro, techno and tech house is my type of thing. Non-commercial minimal vocal and great technique/ style made Erol my favourite. Being at night, this set also created a greater atmosphere with lighting etc proving a great addition!

Going to the after party, I was much looking forward to seeing Tiga. As I did not see him at Parklife and felt it would be much more intimate at a smaller venue. Having asked a few people about their thoughts of Parklife, most people agreed with my thoughts on being average. In particular I spoke to a person who had been to the Brisbane Parklife, and outrightly said that it was much better than Melbourne. We both put it down to Brisbane being the first city, and the artists playing their first sets. Melbourne would have felt repetitious to most artists, and therefore no real motivation to play enthusiactically.
I hate to see Sydney, Adelaide or Perth, if I am correct in this case.

In summation, Parklife was not a failure what-so-ever . Just walking around the venue, you could tell that a lot of planning and organizing had gone into this event.
I belive that major lacking at Parklife 2009 was something to 'hype up' the patrons. Yes maybe cheesy and immature, although some competitions and giveaways could have brought more atmosphere etc.

Hopefully next year will have another great lineup, although more atmosphere!

Birrarung Marr - Yarra River @

- Melbourne @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Harris Robotis, Chardy, Erol Alkan, and Afterlife. @

Opening act(s): Harris Robotis @

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Review 2 for Parklife

4 / 5

need bigger acts and more toilets !

Birrarung Marr - Yarra River @

- Melbourne @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: metric was amazing and so was lady sov ! @

Posted 04/10/2009

by PP2009

Location: melbourne

It still amazes me that after so many festivals that the though to bring in MORE toilets is not something that is done. Waiting for 30 mins in line is just ridiculous. Something really has to be done about this.

Over all was a good day and i guess ill go again but i must say that it wont be next year unless the are some bigger acts . This year failed to have a big line up with only mediocur artist. Lady sov and metric where fantastic but on there own not enough to fill the gab of a bit name such as peaches the year before organisers need to lock in some bigger acts.

security is pretty pour the amount of ppl i saw jumb the fence made me question if i will pay for my ticket next year !

Birrarung Marr - Yarra River @

- Melbourne @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: metric was amazing and so was lady sov ! @

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Review 3 for Parklife

3 / 5

Parklife 09

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Getting in the middle of all the people in front of the stage @

Posted 02/10/2009

by Casey09

Top 250 Contributor

Was pretty good, the music was awesome! Needed more room on the riverstage, thats where everyone wanted to be!

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Getting in the middle of all the people in front of the stage @

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Review 4 for Parklife

3 / 5

Empire of The Sun was awesum

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Posted 30/09/2009

by melly

the music that was on the riverstage was awesum.........

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

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Review 5 for Parklife

4 / 5

Dj s from melbourne went offfffffff

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Posted 30/09/2009

by wokeye

It was my first festival and was abit unsure about going, but was glad i did i had the best time ever , it was awesome cant wait for parklife next year.

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

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Review 6 for Parklife

3 / 5

Parklife - was ok

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Lady Sovereign @

Posted 29/09/2009

by Gisi

Location: Maroochydore QLD

Don't get me wrong - Parklife was a heap of fun. However, I was really disappointed when not only me, but hundreds of people were blocked out of the Riverstage because it had reached full capacity. I paid the same amount for my ticket as everyone else and felt everyone who bought a ticket should have been able to see all acts perform. I missed out on seeing Empire of the Sun perform and they were the main act I wanted to see! Apart from the above disappointment there were a heap of good dj's mixing it up and Lady Sovereign rocked!!

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Lady Sovereign @

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Review 7 for Parklife

4 / 5

great day

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: incredible crystal castles set. mind blowing @

Posted 28/09/2009

by unstoppable

Location: gold coast

great day, however the access to the riverstage was ridiculous. festival overcrowded, would've got 5 stars with 5000 less people

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: incredible crystal castles set. mind blowing @

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Review 8 for Parklife

4 / 5

Turn up the volume

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: When I found a zippo @

Setlist: Couldn't hear the songs @

Posted 28/09/2009

by Toomanyraybans

Location: Brisbane

Nothing was loud enough. It all soundedlike it was coming out of my grandmas boombox. Dissapointing. Electronic music needs to be kicked out loud unless you want it to sound like crap... Anyhow I'm sure there's no changing the crazy amount of regulations this festival has to adhere to. Needs to be at a better venue or louder. Pick one

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: When I found a zippo @

Setlist: Couldn't hear the songs @

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Review 9 for Parklife

4 / 5

Sound System

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Laroux @

Posted 28/09/2009

by Mekk

The sound system was horrible, needed to be sooo much louder!

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Laroux @

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Review 10 for Parklife

5 / 5

greatest day of my life

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: claude vonstroke!! @

Posted 27/09/2009

by Fraaaa

Location: Brisbane

Swweeettt day. Great vibe, fantastic acts and an awesome crowd. worth every cent. Probably the best music festival i've been to :D

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: claude vonstroke!! @

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Review 11 for Parklife

4 / 5

Empire of the Sun - worth the ticket alone

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Empire of the Sun @

Posted 27/09/2009

by shaydie

Location: Byron Bay

Watched the most amazing sets of Empire of the Sun and La Roux from front of stage. No words can describe it.

Only disappointing thing was there was too many people and so not everyone could see the main acts as they were locked out.

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Empire of the Sun @

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Review 12 for Parklife

5 / 5

LA ROUX!

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: LA ROUX @

Setlist: BULLETPROOF @

Posted 27/09/2009

by SARAHR123

Location: Gold Coast

Awesome day! There were tooo many people though. had fun but

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: LA ROUX @

Setlist: BULLETPROOF @

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Review 13 for Parklife

4 / 5

Pretty damn good

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Posted 27/09/2009

by Gards

Good little day out. Great lineup. Only improvement is different venue as there were too many fences to negotiate and of course the main stage being closed off.

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

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Review 14 for Parklife

4 / 5

I love Parklife!

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Metric! @

Posted 27/09/2009

by Etak

Location: Brisbane

Loved it! Not the best layout and was a bit devastated when they closed off Riverstage because it was a at capacity. Decided not to sweat the small stuff and ended up seeing Metric at the Fire Stage who I thought were the benst act of the day! Will definately be going again next year...!

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Metric! @

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Review 15 for Parklife

5 / 5

AWESOME!

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Watching a stampede of people break the barrier to get into the Riverstage to see La Roux. @

Posted 27/09/2009

by AngeM

Location: Brisbane

First time go-er. Had an amazing time!
Had the most amazing day. Perfect weather, perfect music. Couldnt have asked for better! Cant wait for next year!

Riverstage Brisbane @

- Brisbane @

- Sat 26 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Watching a stampede of people break the barrier to get into the Riverstage to see La Roux. @

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Review 16 for Parklife

5 / 5

The Rapture!!

Riverstage & Botanical Gardens @

- Brisbane @

- 26/09/2009 @

Posted 14/07/2009

by Ricky

Number One Contributor

Whoo! Alright-yeah...uh Huh! Can't wait to see the Rapture @ Parklife 09... Yew!

Riverstage & Botanical Gardens @

- Brisbane @

- 26/09/2009 @

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