[Winner Drawn] Good Things Festival: The Content Essay Competition
The Good Things Festival season for 2024 has come to an end with KoRn and Electric Callboy dominating their headline sets and creating memories to last a lifetime… But it’s not all about the big boys at the top.
This year, Team WoS hit the ground running at Sydney and Brisbane to cover everything from backstage banter with the bands to getting sweaty and moist in the crowd with the punters – who just like us – couldn’t get enough of the vast array of bands on offer.
Only this time, there’s a twist…
Introducing: The Good Things Festival Essay Comp
We’re wrapping up the year in style and giving away the Ultimate Wall Of Sound Prize Pack.
One lucky reader will score merch for You and a Friend (WoS shirt, cap, stubby cooler and stickers), an exclusive ICE NINE KILLS poster, a collection of Better Noise Music artist CDs and 2 tickets to KNOTFEST Australia in your closest city!
Winner Announced
Ethan White
Sleeping With Sirens return for round 2
The almighty Kellin Quinn and Nick Martin from Sleeping With Sirens returned for a second serving of Good Things and spoke with Georgia about how they keep the set fresh and different compared to the last trip. The Trio also discussed the band’s ‘Made It’ moment and being one of the best fan-oriented outfits in existence.
Letting loose with Donita Sparks of L7
When one of punk rock’s most prolific frontwomen stop by, it’s all hands on deck. Donita chatted with Duane about L7‘s legacy – which resulted in the band inspiring countless others and having an impact on one of her own heroes, the late Wayne Kramer (of MC5).
LOATHE let the world know new music is coming
The Liverpool locals wowed crowds when they opened the Good Things Festival run and Georgia got straight to the point – questioning Kadeem France and Erik Bickerstaffe about the abundance of LOATHE 2025 posters throughout the festival. The trio also discussed their standout metalcore release I Let It In and It Took Everything and the pressure it’s put on them to follow it up.
Violent Femmes transcend genres and generations
Gordon Gano from Violent Femmes stopped by to chat with Georgia about their inclusion on Good Things and how they fit on the lineup between Electric Callboy and Nu-Metal titans KoRn. The pair also discussed the Femmes ability to transcend genres and generations and the staying power of their music, including hit single ‘Blister In The Sun‘.
Kerry King shreds on his solo project’s debut down under
The metal man himself Kerry King joined Duane to chat about his solo project’s first year, including the masterclass lineup and reception from global audiences. The duo also discussed the Black Sabbath album he’d take on a rocket if the planet was blowing up and shared a personal anecdote on the eve of the 20th Anniversary of Dimebag Darrell‘s tragic passing.
Electric Callboy Interview + Exclusive New Music tease
Nico and Kevin from Electric Callboy once again joined Browny backstage to discuss stepping up in place of Sum 41, having Frank Zummo save the day when their own drummer David Friedrich had to pull out of the shows and the pair gave us your first sneak peek of not one, but two new songs incoming…
Billy Corgan feature interview
Smashing Pumpkins and rock icon Billy Corgan joined Duane James for a chat about how he balances parenthood (with three kids) and recording double/triple albums at the same time. They also discussed Billy’s wrestling teams, his experience working with Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi and spending time with his musical hero Ronnie James Dio.
Good Things Artists’ Festival Survival Tips
We were joined by Northlane, Taylor Acorn, Reliqa and 311 backstage who shared with us their music festival survival tips – and considering how wet and muddy it was in Sydney, their advice couldn’t have come at a better time!
Strike A Pose with Good Things Fest Portraits
Photos: Bree Vane @mindtheweathervane
Wall Of Sound’s Good Things Fest Content Essay
T&C: Competition closes January 26, 2025. Open to Australian residents 18+ only. Winner must answer all 9 questions correctly. Prize consists of two (2) General Admission KNOTFEST Australia tickets. Winner must make their own way to their preferred festival’s city. This prize is non-transferrable. One entry per person. Competition will be drawn on January 27, 2025 and the winner will be notified by email/phone.
