The show has been going on for nearly 10 hours now at both Sydney and Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is relayed on TV through Max and on the radio through Triple J. I have not been watching it all day but I saw a good part of it and heard another on the radio while driving. Sound Relief has been put together as a support for the terrible bushfires that took place a few weeks ago in Victoria. It features many great Australian performers. I am not particularly fond of some of them but I have to admit they have nothing to envy from their Brit or American counterparts. The local scene has produced (half the acts playing today are from the 80s) and continues to produce a good array of talents. I particularly enjoyed Split Enz, Josh Pyke, Kings of Leon and Augie March. I am now waiting for Liam Finn which will probably be one of the highlights of the day; the other two highlights have been the Coldplay / John Farnham duo and most importantly the ever amazing Little Birdy. And as any Australian main event we had some nice didgeridoo moments.
