Yes Ken, it's true, that incident where Dan got called out for "talking like a Limey." This is an occupational hazard when you're working for Auntie :) Fred
----------------- >We're you totally upfront and honest about 'the incident' though Dan? > >You see, these things get you a reputation you know... > > > > > > > >-----Original Message----- > > > > > > > > > > > > > >;-) > >From: Dan Bean [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: 05 June 2006 10:25 >To: 313@hyperreal.org >Subject: Re: (313) DEMF - NO FREE BOOZE WITH PRESS PASS > >I found Paxahau's approach to the press extremely frustrating, it was >like being back in kindergarten. > >The press pass got you into the media room - that was it. As Kent said, >to talk to artists, I had to ask permission and have a Paxahau press >chaperone to escort me into the backstage area (and promptly out again). >The whole time I was regarded with utmost suspicion. I have no idea why >- as far as I'm aware I don't have a reputation for assaulting >artists/invading stages etc. > > >You wrote: >> As long as I'm complaining -- what was up with banning press from the >> free booze tent? Past festivals a press pass gave you all access. This >> year, a press pass just got you inside the fence for photos, and you >> had to schedule interviews with a Paxahau flack. Paxahau should know >> that a well lubricated press is a happy press! >> >> I'll post up a link to my photos when my editor gets done picking the >> ones he wants for Grooves. >> >
