06/05/2008
I signed myself up to go down and help campaign at the gig organised by Sam from GCWCF (Get cape, wear cape, fly) at the Scala in London. It was an amazing gesture from Sam, who has always been one of our most supportive celebrities. Apparently the venue had given him a good rate in the light of it being a fundraising gig.
We turned up at about 7 to set up the “Burma booth” stacked full of campaigning materials. We were also lucky enough to get in on the soundcheck to stick a few posters up.
Sahra and Raakhi ventured backstage where they encountered the boys from Enter Shakari sitting in an ice bucket (I didn’t ask any more questions)
Tom from the Editors was second to take the stage with his piano accompanist. I always forget how many great tunes the Editors have made, but their anthemic catchy hooks always come back to you when you hear them played. He also kindly posed for us in the Burma booth afterwards.
All the acts were great but for me the definite highlight was Enter Shakari. I was blown away by their energy. They had flown over from Spain that morning specially to play the gig, and it seems they had brought a posse of their most hardcore fans with them. About 20 neon-clad teenagers were going mental, doing all kinds of crazy moshpit manoeuvres I hadn’t seen the likes of since I stopped going to Pantera gigs.
GCWCF did a stunning final set, and managed to convince the venue manager to let them stay an extra 10 mins over closing time.
A massive THANK YOU to Sam and to all the artists who took part.
