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Saturday’s inaugural Global Gathering event in Melbourne went up against the odds, battling dismal weather conditions, lackluster attendance and a cancellation from one of its headline acts. However, these were mere obstacles for the thousands of punters committed to embracing the Australian debut of what’s arguably the world’s most seminal dance event. Rugged up in ponchos and jumpers, they took the day for everything that it was worth. Check out the country’s first photos here on inthemix!
GLOBAL GATHERING PHOTOS:
With the temperature in Melbourne dropping to single digits on Saturday, typical summer festival attire of shorts and sunnies were replaced by gumboots and parkas. For the thousands who braved the freezing temperatures, rain and even hail at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, there was a final crushing disappointment to end the day. Godfathers of electronic music Kraftwerk were one of the most anticipated acts on the bill, but the German four-piece ended up missing their headline set to due a serious illness.
Global Gathering was far from down for the count though, and the punters enjoyed live performances from ‘Versions’ man Mark Ronson and Gorillaz Sound System. Germany’s ATB pranced and postured with a DJ set that was lapped up by the crowd, while UK legend Sasha received a mixed response. Touring off the back of his acclaimed Involv2er album, some praising his deep progressive/minimal selections while others claimed it failed to hold their attention.
It seems the act that generated the most excitement amongst ITMers (check out the forums) were UK trance icons Above & Beyond. The Anjunabeats leaders delivered a three-hour performance brimming with the kind of dance theatrics that saw Jonathan Grant and Tony McGuinness standing at the front of stage in the rain, pouring champagne over the crowd and jumping down to hug audience members. Plenty of massive tunes with some ‘big’ moments to enjoy.
The Global Gathering tour has only just begun. Keep your eyes peeled to ITM over the next week and for all the latest on the tour, head to ITM’s festival page – inthemix.com.au/globalgathering.
Kat_in_Japan says...
Great effort to all those that braved the wet weather and had a blast regardless! What's a little rain huh?? :-)
brenly says...
it was difficult to give full attention to anyone in those shitty conditions!
xtinaz says...
LUV'D IT...i discarded my poncho felt the sun on my face and danced in the rain...magical. thanx analog feedback 4 the foto...nice meeting ya!!! xtina
tooraweena says...
They played rain or shine
leorx says...
I think it was awesome. how often do you get to dance in the rain with great music like this? but what was the deal with all the good acts at the same time? shouldn't they be spread out through the day?
Spiro De Fiero says...
Best Day Ever! Phun in the sun on the hill; shufflin to some hard trance; bikkying out to a bit of vocal! :) So glad Kraftwork didn't play! Only downside is that A
kamshaft11 says...
Above
SYNCRON says...
Glad i didn't pay for a ticket, what a shit exuse for a party. Rubbish everywhere, shit sound and the rain didn't help.
shaunab says...
Above and Beyond expectations.. rain just added to the atmosphere. Come back next year
Chrissy p-low says...
worst gig of all time, yeh the rain made it hard, but thewy had the best acts (above and beyond) on shitty side stages, the sound was terrible, shithouse turnout, and all in all definately the worst gig ive eva been 2.
Spiro De Fiero says...
...SO LIKE I WAS SAYING, before I was rudely edited... The only downside to the day was that Above and Beyond didn't play mainstage. Whats the go Future?