Hello friends!
So here I am, on behalf of Trident, saying goodbye from the Perpetual Festival.
From May to December 2010 I travelled to 30 different parties around the world - accompanied each week by two lucky winners who got their paws on tickets and flights through packs of Trident Gum.
Myself and the comp winners travelled everywhere from Africa to Asia, Europe to Australia with stops off in New York, Cape Town and Buenos Aires to name a few.
The whole trip has been documented here through 3000 photos, 900 blogs, 200 videos and also billion (perhaps) posts over at Facebook.com/Trident.
I had the time of my life and cannot thank you all enough for checking out the fun and silly updates along the way.
The journey is now over - so sit back and enjoy some of the highlights from the trip!
Adios
Katie x
www.twitter.com/KatieParsons
hello@katiep.co.uk
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
Monday, 3 January 2011
Trident Top 10 - Animal Encounters
Animals and creatures across the globe turned into an accidental blogging and photo theme of the past 30 weeks. From the big to small, exotic to unusual - turns out everyone is drawn to man's four/two/one/100-legged friends. Check out 10 of the cutest creatures I encountered on my travels.
10) Caterpillar, Beach Break, Week 4
9) Tiny lizard, Thailand ,Week 25
8) Monkey, Thailand, Week 25
7) Fluffy puppy, Koh Samui, Week 25
6) Spider, Sydney Australia, Week 27
5) Kangaroo, Melbourne Australia, Week 28
4) Giant ray, Sydney Australia, Week 27
3) Pelican, Port Macquarie Australia, Week 29
2) Baby elephant, Melbourne Australia, Week 28
1) Tiny puppy, Miami, Week 22
Katie x
10) Caterpillar, Beach Break, Week 4
9) Tiny lizard, Thailand ,Week 25
8) Monkey, Thailand, Week 25
7) Fluffy puppy, Koh Samui, Week 25
6) Spider, Sydney Australia, Week 27
5) Kangaroo, Melbourne Australia, Week 28
4) Giant ray, Sydney Australia, Week 27
3) Pelican, Port Macquarie Australia, Week 29
2) Baby elephant, Melbourne Australia, Week 28
1) Tiny puppy, Miami, Week 22
Katie x
Saturday, 1 January 2011
Trident Top 10 - Daft videos
I have done some pretty silly things over the last 30 weeks.. and a few of those have been captured on camera. Some are embarrassing, some of them are daft and some are just plain silly. Check out 10 of those said videos below.
10) Rolling Rolling Rolling, Beautiful Days in Devon, Week 13
I think it's an inbuilt instinct since childhood to roll down a hill when you see one. I hadn't actually done it in many, many years - it hurts more when you're old and bony ;)
9) Mud Mask, Mallorca, Week 17
I went on a hike along the coast of Mallorca one weekend with some friends who live on the island. They lead me to this lovely natural pool where you can smear the mud from the river on your face. It was pretty gross and stinky.
8) Racing airport carts, Barcelona, Week 8
Yeah, pretty silly... but we were bored in the aiport!
7) Water slide, Croatia, Week 9
Set to me as a challenge from members of the Trident Facebook page, I headed down a waterslide armed with a camera (and tried very hard to not get the camera wet!).
6) Juggling and gymnastics in Bulgaria, Week 12
Listen, I know it all looks silly - but the festival didn't start till 7pm each night and I can't speak Bulgarian. I had to find something to do with my time!
5) Surfing in Miami, Week 22
When in Rome right? Well, I really wanted to go surfing.. so I didn't let a little thing like 'no waves' stop me. Silly KP.
4) Chazza and Dave, Bestival, Week 15
Armed with some paper masks and a distinct lack of rhythm, myself and some friends attacked Bestival for some mad looking stunts.
3) Rollerblading in Miami, Week 22
One short girl, one pair of blades, a man on a segway - and a drunk madmen on the beach. Standard.
2) Cliffjumping in Mallorca, Week 17
My mates have been jumping off cliffs (into water) in Mallorca for the whole summer. I am not that brave... but I gave it a go (and freaked out in the process).
1) Syncronized Swimming in Bulgaria, Week 12
The number one spot goes to Bulgaria - and the five star swimming pool that myself and winners Claire and Venice visited every day. This is my favourite of the videos as it shows just how much fun it was hanging out with Claire - and how kind she was to help me make a silly video. You rock Claire! x
Thanks for watching
Katie x
10) Rolling Rolling Rolling, Beautiful Days in Devon, Week 13
I think it's an inbuilt instinct since childhood to roll down a hill when you see one. I hadn't actually done it in many, many years - it hurts more when you're old and bony ;)
9) Mud Mask, Mallorca, Week 17
I went on a hike along the coast of Mallorca one weekend with some friends who live on the island. They lead me to this lovely natural pool where you can smear the mud from the river on your face. It was pretty gross and stinky.
8) Racing airport carts, Barcelona, Week 8
Yeah, pretty silly... but we were bored in the aiport!
7) Water slide, Croatia, Week 9
Set to me as a challenge from members of the Trident Facebook page, I headed down a waterslide armed with a camera (and tried very hard to not get the camera wet!).
6) Juggling and gymnastics in Bulgaria, Week 12
Listen, I know it all looks silly - but the festival didn't start till 7pm each night and I can't speak Bulgarian. I had to find something to do with my time!
5) Surfing in Miami, Week 22
When in Rome right? Well, I really wanted to go surfing.. so I didn't let a little thing like 'no waves' stop me. Silly KP.
4) Chazza and Dave, Bestival, Week 15
Armed with some paper masks and a distinct lack of rhythm, myself and some friends attacked Bestival for some mad looking stunts.
3) Rollerblading in Miami, Week 22
One short girl, one pair of blades, a man on a segway - and a drunk madmen on the beach. Standard.
2) Cliffjumping in Mallorca, Week 17
My mates have been jumping off cliffs (into water) in Mallorca for the whole summer. I am not that brave... but I gave it a go (and freaked out in the process).
1) Syncronized Swimming in Bulgaria, Week 12
The number one spot goes to Bulgaria - and the five star swimming pool that myself and winners Claire and Venice visited every day. This is my favourite of the videos as it shows just how much fun it was hanging out with Claire - and how kind she was to help me make a silly video. You rock Claire! x
Thanks for watching
Katie x
Friday, 31 December 2010
Trident Top 10 - Celebrity encounters
Having visited 30 different locations worldwide - and a host of different festivals, gigs, clubs and bars - it was inevitable that I was going to bump into some superstars along the way. From the mainstream famous to the old school obscure, the chart-topping beauties and the legendary artists - there was a whole heap of stardom on show. Check out this list of 10 nicest celebrities I met on my travels.
10) Mr Hudson, Wakestock, Wales, Week 6
Chart-topper Mr Hudson was extremely nice and friendly during our interview at Wakestock festival. I even bumped into him in London a few weeks after the event, and he remembered me and said hello- what a dude.
9) Zane Lowe, Mallorca Rocks, Week 2
Legendary DJ and tastemaker Zane Lowe and I had a little interview/chat in Mallorca before his set at the Mallorca Rocks opening night. He was very down to earth!
8) Mr Scruff, Garden Festival Croatia, Week 7
The lovely Mr Scruff was playing a set by the water in Croatia - so we did a short interview together during the late morning of the festival. At lunchtime, myself and some friends were eating in a local restaurant, and Mr Scruff came in and joined us. Lovely!
7) Sarah Harding, Ibiza, Week 18
I bumped into Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding in a ladies loo in Ibiza at Pasha night club. I wouldn't usually stop a celeb and ask for a photo - but in the name of fun-blogging, I did just that!
6) Ari James, Miami, Week 22
On a vist to the famed Miami Ink Tattoo studio (home of the TV series), I met celeb-tattooist Ari James. Hooray!
5) Grandmaster Flash, Spirit Of Burgas, Bulgaria, Week 12
Hip hop legend and intimidatingly powerful star Grandmaster Flash was actually a surprisingly cheery and fun interviewee.
4) Mark Ronson, Ibiza, Week 1
On the first week of my adventures I bumped into Mark Ronson in a bar by the beach. We chatted about heavy metal and bands that we like... then I stopped stalking him and left him to his night!
3) Corey Taylor, Sonisphere Turkey, Week 5
The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman is one of my favourite people to interview - witty, sarcastic and very funny.
2) Newton Faulkner, Beautiful Days in Devon, Week 13
The friendly, smiley dreadlocked singer was very kind in letting me interview him backstage in Devon. We decided after chatting that we looked rather like brother and sister. Weird.
1) Rolf Harris, Bestival on the Isle Of Wight, Week 15
The man, the Australian, the artists, the musician, the legend. I totally stalked him in a car park and ran over for a photo. My mate on Facebook thought it was a snap of George Lucas. No dear - it's Rolf bloody Harris! Wow!
That is all. Good times.
Katie P x
www.twitter.com/KatieParsons
10) Mr Hudson, Wakestock, Wales, Week 6
Chart-topper Mr Hudson was extremely nice and friendly during our interview at Wakestock festival. I even bumped into him in London a few weeks after the event, and he remembered me and said hello- what a dude.
9) Zane Lowe, Mallorca Rocks, Week 2
Legendary DJ and tastemaker Zane Lowe and I had a little interview/chat in Mallorca before his set at the Mallorca Rocks opening night. He was very down to earth!
8) Mr Scruff, Garden Festival Croatia, Week 7
The lovely Mr Scruff was playing a set by the water in Croatia - so we did a short interview together during the late morning of the festival. At lunchtime, myself and some friends were eating in a local restaurant, and Mr Scruff came in and joined us. Lovely!
7) Sarah Harding, Ibiza, Week 18
I bumped into Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding in a ladies loo in Ibiza at Pasha night club. I wouldn't usually stop a celeb and ask for a photo - but in the name of fun-blogging, I did just that!
6) Ari James, Miami, Week 22
On a vist to the famed Miami Ink Tattoo studio (home of the TV series), I met celeb-tattooist Ari James. Hooray!
5) Grandmaster Flash, Spirit Of Burgas, Bulgaria, Week 12
Hip hop legend and intimidatingly powerful star Grandmaster Flash was actually a surprisingly cheery and fun interviewee.
4) Mark Ronson, Ibiza, Week 1
On the first week of my adventures I bumped into Mark Ronson in a bar by the beach. We chatted about heavy metal and bands that we like... then I stopped stalking him and left him to his night!
3) Corey Taylor, Sonisphere Turkey, Week 5
The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman is one of my favourite people to interview - witty, sarcastic and very funny.
2) Newton Faulkner, Beautiful Days in Devon, Week 13
The friendly, smiley dreadlocked singer was very kind in letting me interview him backstage in Devon. We decided after chatting that we looked rather like brother and sister. Weird.
1) Rolf Harris, Bestival on the Isle Of Wight, Week 15
The man, the Australian, the artists, the musician, the legend. I totally stalked him in a car park and ran over for a photo. My mate on Facebook thought it was a snap of George Lucas. No dear - it's Rolf bloody Harris! Wow!
That is all. Good times.
Katie P x
www.twitter.com/KatieParsons
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Trident Top 10 - Food
Oh man alive... I love food. I love eating, I love new flavours and one of the definite highlights of the past 30 weeks has been the tasty plethora of dishes i've indulged in from all over the world. For starters - festival food quality is at an all time high (bar Global Gathering), and event organisers are taking their eco and tastebud responsibilities far more seriously, bringing in a load of freshly, locally made organic grub that certainly tickles the tonsils. Going further afield, the locally crafted food I sampled in places like Africa and Asia made for some mouth-watering mealtimes. Check out my (very hard to cut down) Top 10 list - based on eating memories and experiences.
10) Tea And Toast, Bestival, Week 15
So simple, so highly effective. The delicious, cheap and friendly Tea And Toast stall at Bestival (right on the edge of the Black Camp Site where i was pitched up) was the perfect way to start the day. When you are cold and wet and (perhaps) miserable in the morning - this was a simple home comfort that made everything OK again.
9) New Orleans food, Voodoo Experience Festival, Week 23
The festival food at the Voodoo Experience was delicious. There was a whole row of stalls all selling amazing varieties of local typically New Orleans grub - from seafood dishes to meats and deserts and cocktails. Check out my video report of all the delicious treats on offer.
8) Melon and Ham, Ibiza, Week 17
I am drooling looking at this photo. After days and days of eating just pizza and drinking beer - I decided my health might be better improved by eating some well-prepared tasty grub. YUM.
7) Mash Shack, various festivals
Three cheers for the Mash Shack! The people running this UK festival stall brought it to Beach Break, Wakestock and Beautiful Days (where this photo was taken). It is warming and tasty and delicious mash - with a variety of other sausage and gravy options - even vegan ones! Three cheers for you Mr Mash Shack! (I also once poured hot water all over my foot outside one of these, by accident - and the people working there helped me)
6) Breakfast in New York, CMJ, Week 21
Yeah OK - this make look like something gross from a service station - but New Yorkers seriously know how to breakfast. This pancake, syrup and bacon combo is from a Deli up near 60th street and 5th Ave and was only about £4. So yummy. Topped off with a large coffee - and you're ready to start your day pounding the city's cold streets.
5) Crepes, Rocking The Daisies, Week 18
The crepes at the South African Rocking The Daisies Festival were amazing. Myself and winners Danielle and Daniel happily queued for ages to eat these tasty items - boasting banana and nut and chocolate and marshmallow toppings. Once the sun set and the cold crept in... these were a perfect anecdote.
4) Pizza, Mallorca, Week 17
One weekend when I was in Ibiza, I took a boat over to Palma to see some friends and check out the local sites. One night we went to an incredible pizza place where the dishes were gigantic and totally amazingly delicious.
3) Fish and Chips, Port Macquarie, Week 29
The Fish and Chips in Australia are amazing - mainly because all the fish is so fresh. One late afternoon in Port Macquarie, myself and winners Daniel and Andrew went and got some fish and chips and sat out on the grass looking out over the river and sea in the gorgeous sunshine. It was incredibly tasty. I really am drooling right now.
2) Mexican food, Cancun, Week 24
The guacamole in Cancun was so tasty that the green goo earns itself the right-near top spot on this list. So fresh and so yummy and delicious - I could eat it for every meal of the day.
1) Koh Samui street food, Thailand, Week 26
The number one spot goes to this dish right here. After living on the same street for two weeks and trying every different restaurant and cafe - the hands-down best meal was this one. Picked from one stall as part of the night market, all these incredible different bits of freshly cooked foods - tempura vegetables, sweetcorn, meat - came to about £1.50. Seriously. It was so amazingly delicious that I cursed every other meal I had eaten as a total waste of time (and money). HOORAY!
Yum yum yum
Thanks for reading..
May I add that although these Top 10 foods were all very delicious, it was a pleasure to come back to the UK for Christmas and have my Dad's amazing festival roast chicken x
Katie
www.twitter.com/katieparsons
10) Tea And Toast, Bestival, Week 15
So simple, so highly effective. The delicious, cheap and friendly Tea And Toast stall at Bestival (right on the edge of the Black Camp Site where i was pitched up) was the perfect way to start the day. When you are cold and wet and (perhaps) miserable in the morning - this was a simple home comfort that made everything OK again.
9) New Orleans food, Voodoo Experience Festival, Week 23
The festival food at the Voodoo Experience was delicious. There was a whole row of stalls all selling amazing varieties of local typically New Orleans grub - from seafood dishes to meats and deserts and cocktails. Check out my video report of all the delicious treats on offer.
8) Melon and Ham, Ibiza, Week 17
I am drooling looking at this photo. After days and days of eating just pizza and drinking beer - I decided my health might be better improved by eating some well-prepared tasty grub. YUM.
7) Mash Shack, various festivals
Three cheers for the Mash Shack! The people running this UK festival stall brought it to Beach Break, Wakestock and Beautiful Days (where this photo was taken). It is warming and tasty and delicious mash - with a variety of other sausage and gravy options - even vegan ones! Three cheers for you Mr Mash Shack! (I also once poured hot water all over my foot outside one of these, by accident - and the people working there helped me)
6) Breakfast in New York, CMJ, Week 21
Yeah OK - this make look like something gross from a service station - but New Yorkers seriously know how to breakfast. This pancake, syrup and bacon combo is from a Deli up near 60th street and 5th Ave and was only about £4. So yummy. Topped off with a large coffee - and you're ready to start your day pounding the city's cold streets.
5) Crepes, Rocking The Daisies, Week 18
The crepes at the South African Rocking The Daisies Festival were amazing. Myself and winners Danielle and Daniel happily queued for ages to eat these tasty items - boasting banana and nut and chocolate and marshmallow toppings. Once the sun set and the cold crept in... these were a perfect anecdote.
4) Pizza, Mallorca, Week 17
One weekend when I was in Ibiza, I took a boat over to Palma to see some friends and check out the local sites. One night we went to an incredible pizza place where the dishes were gigantic and totally amazingly delicious.
3) Fish and Chips, Port Macquarie, Week 29
The Fish and Chips in Australia are amazing - mainly because all the fish is so fresh. One late afternoon in Port Macquarie, myself and winners Daniel and Andrew went and got some fish and chips and sat out on the grass looking out over the river and sea in the gorgeous sunshine. It was incredibly tasty. I really am drooling right now.
2) Mexican food, Cancun, Week 24
The guacamole in Cancun was so tasty that the green goo earns itself the right-near top spot on this list. So fresh and so yummy and delicious - I could eat it for every meal of the day.
1) Koh Samui street food, Thailand, Week 26
The number one spot goes to this dish right here. After living on the same street for two weeks and trying every different restaurant and cafe - the hands-down best meal was this one. Picked from one stall as part of the night market, all these incredible different bits of freshly cooked foods - tempura vegetables, sweetcorn, meat - came to about £1.50. Seriously. It was so amazingly delicious that I cursed every other meal I had eaten as a total waste of time (and money). HOORAY!
Yum yum yum
Thanks for reading..
May I add that although these Top 10 foods were all very delicious, it was a pleasure to come back to the UK for Christmas and have my Dad's amazing festival roast chicken x
Katie
www.twitter.com/katieparsons
Sunday, 26 December 2010
Trident Top 10 - Sunsets
It is REALLY cold back in England and it is also getting dark at about 4 in the afternoon. This is quite a shock to my system after a blissful 8 months travelling from warmth and sunshine to heat and daylight. To remedy this return to the ice therefore, I have decided to make the next Top 10 list about sunsets. I'm very sure that everyone in Facebook here in the UK got quite fed up of the beautiful views I was treated to everyday.. but please allow me once last outburst of sighs and gasps at the glorious colours and scenes that greeted my eyes as the sun went down.
Top 10 Sunsets
10) Wakestock, Week 6
The view across the (admittedly very chilly) hills of North Wales was a welcome splash of beauty after the brutal storm of that morning.
9) Monegros Desert Festival, Spain, Week 8
The 24 hour rave in a Spanish desert 3 hours outside of Barcelona was a total scorcher. The light was an incredible golden orange and lit up all the people dancing in the rowdy hip hop tent.
8) Ibiza, Week 17
On one warm evening in Ibiza, I headed to a beach bar with a load of my pals from Red Bull who were over on the island for a holiday. We sat and drank Sangria as the sun went down and ate some very tasty steak.
7) Rocking The Daisies, South Africa, Week 19
The Rocking The Daisies Festival was located nestled among some hills in the South African countryside. Beautiful and sunny in the daytime; the moment the light disappeared, we were plunged into proper star-glistened darkness. Here was the view across the natural lake at the festival before the night drew in.
6) Garden Festival, Croatia, Week 7
The Croatian festivals were held right on the tip of a peninsular along the Dalmatian Coast. The view was constantly stunning, and the little DJ booth on the edge of the water provided some incredible snaps.
7) Festival Of The Sun, Port Macquarie, Week 29
Australia is beyond beautiful 24 hours a day, but as the second day of this intimate festival drew to a close, all 3000 ticket buyers were treated to this lovely sight behind the main stage.
6) Miami, Week 22
For one blissful week I was living right on Miami Beach and the seemingly endless stretch of white sand was complemented by this stunning backdrop. I took about 1000 photos of this one as the colours changed.
5) Ibiza, Week 1
For my first festival experience, I got to dance on top of an ancient fort to a Mark Ronson DJ set as the sun went down. Pretty impressive start, and the fun didn't stop for 30 weeks!
4) Soundwave Festival, Croatia, Week 9
We're back to Croatia for an amazing dancing experience in the heat of the evening - with our toes dipped in the water. Bliss.
3) Cancun, Mexico, Week 24
On the way back from a day trip of snorkelling and swimming with dolphins (amazing), our boat pulled back into our local port in Cancun and we were treated to this stunning view through the ship's mast.
2) Ibiza, Week 18
The sunset at Cafe Mambo in Ibiza is infamous - and while sceptical at first about the amount of tourists and hype that this view had associated with it, I couldn't fail to be won over by the colours and warmth that awaited my eyes as I sat sipping wine on the edge of the rocks.
1) Koh Samui, Thailand, Week 26
The number 1 spot goes to the island Koh Samui in Thailand. On November 28 I went along to the Loy Krathong festival with some Thai locals - and floated out a floral offering across the waters of this lake as the sun went down. It was a beautiful moment and an amazing sight. This photo shows a local boy wading into the water to push out his flowers into the night.
Well, there you go. Quite revoltingly beautiful. :)
Katie x
Twitter.com/KatieParsons
Top 10 Sunsets
10) Wakestock, Week 6
The view across the (admittedly very chilly) hills of North Wales was a welcome splash of beauty after the brutal storm of that morning.
9) Monegros Desert Festival, Spain, Week 8
The 24 hour rave in a Spanish desert 3 hours outside of Barcelona was a total scorcher. The light was an incredible golden orange and lit up all the people dancing in the rowdy hip hop tent.
8) Ibiza, Week 17
On one warm evening in Ibiza, I headed to a beach bar with a load of my pals from Red Bull who were over on the island for a holiday. We sat and drank Sangria as the sun went down and ate some very tasty steak.
7) Rocking The Daisies, South Africa, Week 19
The Rocking The Daisies Festival was located nestled among some hills in the South African countryside. Beautiful and sunny in the daytime; the moment the light disappeared, we were plunged into proper star-glistened darkness. Here was the view across the natural lake at the festival before the night drew in.
6) Garden Festival, Croatia, Week 7
The Croatian festivals were held right on the tip of a peninsular along the Dalmatian Coast. The view was constantly stunning, and the little DJ booth on the edge of the water provided some incredible snaps.
7) Festival Of The Sun, Port Macquarie, Week 29
Australia is beyond beautiful 24 hours a day, but as the second day of this intimate festival drew to a close, all 3000 ticket buyers were treated to this lovely sight behind the main stage.
6) Miami, Week 22
For one blissful week I was living right on Miami Beach and the seemingly endless stretch of white sand was complemented by this stunning backdrop. I took about 1000 photos of this one as the colours changed.
5) Ibiza, Week 1
For my first festival experience, I got to dance on top of an ancient fort to a Mark Ronson DJ set as the sun went down. Pretty impressive start, and the fun didn't stop for 30 weeks!
4) Soundwave Festival, Croatia, Week 9
We're back to Croatia for an amazing dancing experience in the heat of the evening - with our toes dipped in the water. Bliss.
3) Cancun, Mexico, Week 24
On the way back from a day trip of snorkelling and swimming with dolphins (amazing), our boat pulled back into our local port in Cancun and we were treated to this stunning view through the ship's mast.
2) Ibiza, Week 18
The sunset at Cafe Mambo in Ibiza is infamous - and while sceptical at first about the amount of tourists and hype that this view had associated with it, I couldn't fail to be won over by the colours and warmth that awaited my eyes as I sat sipping wine on the edge of the rocks.
1) Koh Samui, Thailand, Week 26
The number 1 spot goes to the island Koh Samui in Thailand. On November 28 I went along to the Loy Krathong festival with some Thai locals - and floated out a floral offering across the waters of this lake as the sun went down. It was a beautiful moment and an amazing sight. This photo shows a local boy wading into the water to push out his flowers into the night.
Well, there you go. Quite revoltingly beautiful. :)
Katie x
Twitter.com/KatieParsons
Friday, 24 December 2010
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
www.twitter.com/KatieParsons
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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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Trident Top 10
So ladies and gents - I am now back home and the fun and fabulous festival adventure has ended. BOOOOOO. I had an amazing time - and did so much and saw so much and heard so much - that I decided to go back over the last 30 weeks and relive some of the fun through a series of Trident Top 10 lists.
Yes, was a bit of a happy mission. I have done 30 weeks of travelling. I have posted 900 different blogs. Made 200 videos, Taken over 3000 photos. But every single part has been amazing. There have been countless moments throughout the adventure where I have stopped and said to myself "I hope I remember this forever, because this is so beautiful/amazing/incredible/tasty - and I never want to forget!". Well, to help myself along that memory lane - I am getting old after all! - I will make these lists.
Sit back, and enjoy
Katie xx
Yes, was a bit of a happy mission. I have done 30 weeks of travelling. I have posted 900 different blogs. Made 200 videos, Taken over 3000 photos. But every single part has been amazing. There have been countless moments throughout the adventure where I have stopped and said to myself "I hope I remember this forever, because this is so beautiful/amazing/incredible/tasty - and I never want to forget!". Well, to help myself along that memory lane - I am getting old after all! - I will make these lists.
Sit back, and enjoy
Katie xx
Friday, 17 December 2010
...And now to bed...
So, that's that then. I am back from the Gaucho tour... back in my room.. and tomorrow morning I head out to the airport and back to England! What an amazing 30 weeks it has been. I really can't begin to summerise what an experience I have had. There have been endless highs - and honestly - no lows at all. I have enjoyed every second of it, every festival, every city, every country - and have met some of the nicest people in the world. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of it all - Trident, Pretty Green, RPM, PHD, Nicola Varley, Virtual Festivals, festival PRs, bands, artists, friends, family and more. I'll leave you with a daft picture of me today, taken just after an 80-yr old cowboy won me this 'ring' and gave me a kiss on the cheek. Everyday's an adventure ;)
Katie x
Katie x
Bolleadoras
After the Tango, the male dancer stepped forward holding two pieces of rope - each with a heavy weight at the end. These are called bolleadoras, and were originally used as weapons in hunting. The thick leather rope has a stone at the bottom wrapped in more leather. Nowadays, they are mainly used in dancers - where a performer swings the rope around, allowing the stone to hit the floor at timed intervals, almost like tap dancing. It's very loud - and extremely impressive.
Tango dancing
We were then treated to a brilliant Tango dance from two local performers. I took a little video for you to see their sexy moves..
Asado
An asado is a typical Argentinian barbeque feast. Ours took place in this giant hall!
And we ate some of the following:
And we ate some of the following:
Horse and cart ride
Just before lunch, myself and a nice French couple i met went for a short horse and cart ride (called a sulky ride).
Someone snapped a photo of us (looks very old fashioned!)
Someone snapped a photo of us (looks very old fashioned!)
Vegetarians look away now..
Here is a sample of the insane feast that was cooked for nearly 200 people today..
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