Alternative Nation @ Eastern Creek Raceway

What I remember (in 2024)...

I went on my own.  I drove out from Kensington in the rain.  Didn't really know how long it would take so ended up getting there as the gates opened.

Got to the barrier, which was a long way from the stage, and was talking to security, when a teenager next to me threw-up.  Security told me to come to the side and they were letting people in this front section.  I was one of the first few in and planted myself in front of one of the stages (there were 2 side by side).  Never left that section the entire day.  I remember hearing L7 and Flaming Lips, but couldn't see the second stage.

Live played in the rain and at the end of their set, their guitarist tried to smash his guitar, but it slipped out of hands and hit the barrier at chest height right next to me.

I was right in front of Maynard for Tool's set - back when he was still at the front of the stage.

Faith No More were great, but Mike Patton kept taunting Trent Reznor.

Nine Inch Nails were a great headliner, and the band smashed everything at the end of their set.

The Crap Facts

This is my 63rd concert.

Eastern Creek Raceway is the 24th venue I've seen a concert in.
Eastern Creek is the 22nd city I've seen a concert in.
This is my 62nd concert in New South Wales.

This is my 63rd concert in Australia.

Suiciety are the 87th band I've seen.
Nitocris are the 88th band I've seen.
This is my 4th Def FX concert.
This is my 2nd Live concert.

Tool are the 89th band I've seen.
This is my 2nd Bodycount concert.
This is my 3rd Violent Femmes concert.
Lou Reed is the 90th band I've seen.
Primus are the 91st band I've seen.
Primus are the 150th time I've seen a band.

Primus are the 150th time I've seen a band in Australia.

Faith No More are the 92nd band I've seen.
Nine Inch Nails are the 93rd band I've seen.

Nine Inch Nails are the 15th time I've seen a band in New South Wales.