Live Earth, Sydney
Well I don't know what you made of the whole "Live Earth" thing. Personally I was pretty scepitical about the whole thing. Global Warming seems to be one hell of a problem, with no easy or even tangible solution. At least with something like Make Poverty History and Live Eight there is a clear goal and purpose - namely to forgive debt, increase aid and promote fairer trade. But with Global Warming, at least at this stage, there is no simple three step plan. Renewable energy is not sustainable and sustainable energy is not renewable.
All the same though, I think they did a pretty good job of raising awareness, and encourging people to make simple little changes.
And the music was awesome.
And can I just say, Crowded House rocked out! It was great to be able to see them this time, unlike at the Opera House in 1996 when I was hindered by my little legs!
Missy Higgins
John Butler Trio
The Crowd, after Crowded House "Took the Lights Out"