Music, food and most importantly, no liquor bans. Despite an unusual location change this year, the gods of free musical goodness at bFM have delivered once again.
The bFM Summer Series Festival has become a traditional end to Orientation week for Auckland students (and those who remain students at heart). This time, the annual event moved away from its traditional Albert Park venue to the buzzing Silo Park in Wynyard Quarter.
Many concert-goers, myself included, had never been to Silo Park. This mythical land of grass, sea and large concrete cylinders luckily turned out to be only a five-minute walk from the ferry terminal.
As an avid Albert Park enthusiast I was sceptical about the venue change but my fears were unfounded. The atmosphere and setting next to the sea was unique and compelling. While Silo Park was missing a few old comforts of the former venue - trees, extensive grass, homeless people - it had a much more professional feel.
Despite the alcoholic nature of the event (it remained a downlow 'BYO' event) and the cheap wine bottles turning up all over the place, the day was very peaceful. The large but relaxed security presence resulted in a controlled and enjoyable environment.
