Standon Calling // FUBAR

Noize loves a bit a chaos and craziness, so it was with great anticipation that we barrelled our way right to the front to see Fucked Up - all the more so as an unfortunate semi-conscious-blood-poisioning induced attempt to watch them previously had ended with a scene reminiscent of The Exorcist.

Now, kudos to any band willing to give themselves a name like this, but you’d better be sure you’ve got the balls to go with the swagger. Fortunately, Father Damien has just such a pair. The lead singer is a notable and sizable character, he is passionate and out of control but at the same time polite, friendly and engaging. He spent most of the set amongst the crowd, high fiving kids, taking part in the mosh pit and even visiting the festival goers outside the tent. When things got a bit heated in the pit he would stop the set and get everyone to calm down; always concerned for his audience’s experience. A paradoxical punk band who were definitely the main entertainment for our weekend. 

Words and Photos by Erin Keohan