We asked Jeremy of Midnight Youth, who is one of the many local music stars hitting the beach pub circuit in the coming weeks, to discuss the joys of touring and what it's like to have a job keeping the holidaying hordes entertained.
Your preferred transport for summer touring?
Definitely a good-sized van with a bit of character - nothing beats a long drive to the next venue.
Who does the driving and who's not allowed to drive?
We usually have a crew member take that responsibility, there's just no way we would trust anyone in the band. Last summer we chose our driver solely on his knowledge of swimming holes and beaches.
What's on the car stereo?
We have a crappy FM transmitter so we can pass an iPod round - often we'll pick a theme for the drive (like swimming) and everyone has to stay to the theme for each track.
If you had a talking GPS in the vehicle what famous voice would you want?
Nelson Mandela.
Your favourite summer venue?
That's too hard a question really - if the sun's out and people turn up, then pretty much everywhere is a good venue in New Zealand.
Favourite spot on tour itinerary which isn't a venue?
I always hold a soft spot for Waihi KFC.
Any New Year's Eve gig traditions?
We've only played two New Year's shows together so far and both times have been a little blurry to be honest - we'll have to get on to finding a better correlation.
