Hey there Chowie. Could you tell us a bit about about #LifesTooShortGoSeeABand?
I started a hashtag with all photography posts years ago, that became the title of my first t-shirt in 2014 featuring nearly 100 bands from 10 years in photography, and now evolved to a proper event in support of live and local music.
What can you tell us about getting the shirt out there to the public?
The last time it was sold as a limited edition more out of artistic self-doubt, but I was surprised it was sold out in two days. This time, I did a lot more research and made it a little more prestigious for bands to be featured. I added a handful of my favourites and the shirt design became what it is today.
The project doesn’t seem like it could exist without a bustling live music scene behind it. What has live music offered you over the years?
I was fortunate that many of the bands embraced what I do, and I got to become the regular snapper for many over the years.
A great local rock lineup is on board to celebrate the launch of the shirt this weekend. Are these bands big supporters of you and the project?
I’ve worked with Electric Mary now for well over ten years and we’ve always spoken about doing an exhibition/show together. As with all the bands that are featured on this t-shirt, I can only gauge with the speed at which the 40 spots were snapped up, and the number of calls from bands wanting to be on the bill, that they all support what I do.
