Gave My Love To A Shooting Star

Bag Raiders headlined Oktoberfest at my uni, and while the rest of the lineup was pretty good, they made it worth the ridiculous $50 cab fe...

Bag Raiders headlined Oktoberfest at my uni, and while the rest of the lineup was pretty good, they made it worth the ridiculous $50 cab fee home. In my defence, I really didn't know trains stopped so early on weeknights. I hate you, Cityrail.


So now I know why Oktoberfest here is so infamous. The floor inside was literally covered by alcohol and debris ( I watched in horror as some drunk girl danced/mopped the floor in socks), inebriated, high or stoned people left right and centre, a giant inflatable slide, drink stalls every 5m and about 4 music acts going simultaneously. Saw countless boys in lederhosen and beer maids groping, rolling in the bushes and almost-but-not having sex. 

Strangely enough, the combination of it all made the vibe fantastic; guess you can't go wrong with a couple thousand of people all rocking up to just have fun. Plus you know it was good when you wake up the next morning with inexplicable pains in your right ribs and collarbone. Still dragged myself to uni today, weak limbs and all so I'm proud.

Speaking of proud, I managed to salvage these non-blurry photos from my point and shoot, they turned out ok! And speaking of cameras, I have a (kind of) new baby to show you all...

Leaving you with the song that made everyone go a bit crazy, which they also conveniently played last.


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17 COMMENTS

  1. This sounds like amazing fun! Everyone is wearing German clothes! hehehe.
    I know what you mean, sometimes a completely out of control party is just what one needs every now and then. :P
    - C xx

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  2. These photos are from a point and shoot? Impressive! :)

    I listened to the song, I like it. They have a similar sound to Cut Copy. Glad you had fun! x

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  3. i realllly want to press play but i don't have earphones... and i'm pretty sure this track won't be library-friendly >< noooooooo :(

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  4. hey. cool! i like your rose dirndl in your last post!

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  5. This is such a cool band. Thanks for sharing.

    $50 cab fee is ridiculously steep though.

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  6. ive followed you back <3 got the dress from my sponsor, a thrift korean store :) i think you had a good time in the concert!

    http://mithakomala.blogspot.com/

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  7. Ohh these are fantastic live music shots, especially on a point and shoot! It looks like a ton of fun. :]

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  8. I just heard a cut from this band. I normally dont like this kind of music but I downloaded it.

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  9. Sounds like an awesome time, and you took great photos!! And I'm always impressed/fascinated by those who enjoy stuff like that--the huge crowd + loud noise makes me want to run and hide. XD

    xoxo

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  10. Looks like you had a great time! :) And that song is really goooood!
    xxx

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  11. this sounds amazing, and your photos really capture the vibe, love them! The cab fare does sound a little steep though, boo! :( xxx

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  12. omg, the pictures are sooo good!
    i really want to go to a concert now :(

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  13. ah!!!! Looks like you had a lot of fun. Great photos as usual :)

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  14. soooo rapt for you because the shots are brilliant! fab atmosphere and 50 bucks or not, it sounds, well looks, like it was damn well worth it!! lovee

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  15. wow great shoots! looks like lots of fun :)

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