“I live for live performance. Whether it’s as a performer, audience member or behind the scenes. I live for the gigs we’re doing now and ones that you will remember for the rest of your life.”
Violet Hirst sat down with the members of Asta Rangu on the morning of their Tāmaki Makaurau show with Space Bats Attack! to talk about the current state of Dunedin venues, the recording process, misunderstandings and arrival.
When mullet-rocking Australian punk band The Chats announced they were coming to Wellington, Danz and his friend Crispy had an idea: invent their own punk band and apply for the opening slot. So, when their fictional band ‘DARTZ’ was booked they were overjoyed, but they had only two weeks to make the band, and the setlist, a reality.