ChocFest Clockwork Doll

cheeky pose

As you know, I entered Latrobe Chocolate Winter Fest's Where's The Tallent competition. 
Which took place last Sunday and required me to arrive at the venue at 9.40 for a sound check.
The official competition started at 11. So I and the twelve other competitors waited in a side room (with a conveniently placed bar) over the five hours it took for us all to play, and the judges to provide us with their feedback, the winners to be announced etc. 

face paint

Used to being the lone performer at all other events I've attended, I found that nerves were amplified by people in the room, almost bouncing off each of other as everyone dealt differently with the waiting, and anticipation, and I found it effected my nerves far differently that what I am singularly used to.
I met some great musicians, and performers. Though I did not place in the competition, I am really happy with how it was received, and feel enthused to make my busking sessions more theatrical!

It was, to my understanding, the first sunny day that the festival has enjoyed in years, so all in all, it was a great experience.


As promised, we quickly snapped some photos in front of the bar, in between my performance, sadly no video but fingers crossed for next time I'll be more organised.

clockwork doll

Comment of the day, totally innocent like.

"Can I wind you up after you've played?"