Trident Top 10 - Interviews

Trident Top 10 - Interviews

I have been extremely fortunate to meet some amazing musical legends, superstars and great people over the past 30 weeks. Each week I have chatted to different artistic people, using my utterly unplanned random conversational style and off-the-cuff filming techniques to bring you some backstage improvised access from the best festivals in the world. Picking a Trident Top 10 was tough.. so I will go with those that I most enjoyed or looked forward to. Let's go!

10) Jeffrey Lewis, Standon Calling, Week 11

The legendary Jeffrey Lewis is a pretty intimidating interview proposition. Incredibly smart, creative and unpredictable. It was a total joy to have a casual chat with him and learn about his experience of the last 24 hours.



9) Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, Bestival, Week 15

What a legend! Mainstage performers at the festival and musical overlords The Flaming Lips have been part of my record collection since birth (thanks Dad). I decided to roll into this interview on a super casual level and get Wayne to recount some of his favourite moments of his rock and roll life. What a great storyteller.



8) Milly Blue, Soundwave Festival, Week 9

Soundwave Festival in Croatia was one of my favourite trips of the entire adventure. A large part of this was due to meeting this lovely lady Milly Blue. An incredible vocalist, lovely person and amazing ukulele player; we spent a large portion of the weekend dancing, eating, drinking and seeing her performance(s) on stage were a joy. Check out her answering Facebook's random questions.



7) Beardyman, Beach Break, Week 4

Beach Break in South Wales was awesome. Perfect weather, great music, good times. I managed to get a last second interview with Beardyman - and as his live shows will testify - he is a very quick-witted sharp individual. Check out our chat among the festival report below.




6) Howard Marks, Beautiful Days, Week 13

Beautiful Days was pretty weeny in global festival terms, so it was amazing to be able to wander backstage and ask Howard Marks for an interview direct to his face. He was incredibly polite and gracious and interesting and fun to chat to. Have a gander:



5) The Xcerts, CMJ New York, Week 21

UK three-piece The Xcerts are great. It was a really proud moment to see them performing on the other side of the pond and watch Americans soak up a bit of Brit talent. After the show, I walked down the road with vocalist Murray and improvised a chat.



4) The King Blues, Wakestock, Week 6

The King Blues are ace. I have interviewed them many times over the past few years for my previous jobs, so it was a pleasure to see some familiar faces at the Wakestock festival in North Wales. What a daft and silly interview.



3) Serj Tankian, Spirit Of Burgas in Bulgaria, Week 12

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian is a musical genius and a damn intelligent chap too. I love interviewing him, he is very friendly and fun.



2) All Time Low, Rock En Seine in Paris, Week 14

In early 2010 I had the pleasure of touring with All Time Low around the UK and Ireland as an on-the-road-reporter. Was super to see them and their crew in rainy Paris. Alex kindly answered all the crazy and mad questions put to him from fans online through my Twitter account. What a nice chap.



1) Mr Motivator, Bestival, Week 15

I grew up seeing Mr Motivator on TV. His face, his voice and his outfits are an embedded part of my childhood memories. Seeing him in the flesh backstage at Bestival was one thing... getting to interview him was a whole new level. Not only was he kind and funny.. but he allowed me to dance with him and gave me some genuinely motivational life advice. Mr M - the number one spot goes to you.




For all interviews and videos from the Trident Perpetual Festival - check out the YouTube channel HERE.

Katie
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