ANNABEL WILSON gets up close and persONal with Hamish Pinkham and Alex Turnbull, then we tell you all the cool stuff happening this week.
You know how the saying goes: it takes two to tango. It usually takes one person to seed the beginning of a great idea, and a couple of people to make it happen. Two lads who’ve made their idea take flight are Hamish Pinkham and Alex Turnbull – the partnership who will bring the two day Rhythm and Alps music festival to the Cardrona valley for the first time over December 30 and 31. I spoke to the boys about rhythm, fridges, fights and friendship. As I suspected, they’re a couple of switched on, innovative guys. Read the interview to find out why.
Rhythm is one of our favourite words with no vowels in it . Can you define what rhythm means to you ?
Hamish: Rhythm means motion so makes me think of moving forward, new things, change, ideas, action, and achieving goals.
Alex: The best party in all of the Pacific ocean.
We love “how we first met” stories . Tell us about how you guys know each other .
Hamish: I was dealing with Alex on a booking for the band Public Enemy. He was the agent and used to ring me every few days and try to and convince me to book his act for Rhythm and Vines.
Finally I was at a Melbourne Cup event when he called and he got me over the line after I’d had one too many champagnes.
Alex: I sold Hamish Public Enemy back in 2008. After that he came around for a roast, the rest is history and we are good mates.
If we raided your fridge , what would we find ?
Hamish: Currently half the remains of a PHD 3-day juice cleanse. I do it this time each year to reset and keep a clean and clear mind heading into the festival.
Alex: Veges, salad stuff, smoothie making organics and some cold Speight’s.
Who would play you in the movie of your life ?
Hamish: Matt Damon. I love him as Jason Bourne. In one movie they hold up his passport and we share the same birthday!
Alex: Wolverine.
When was the last time you got in a fight ?
Hamish: Bit of push and shove post Feast Gisborne last year when a young Gisborne farmer had had one too many vinos. Luckily (for him!) no punches were thrown but it definitely got the blood boiling!
Alex: 1986 – the other guy cut my lip and it was the last time.
Hamish: I have returned from the summer in Europe and loving the deep funky house that I heard at beach clubs
How do you stay in shape for summer?
Hamish: Running. It’s a selfish sport but means you can do it in your own time.
Alex: Bikram Yoga, running 25k per week, eating well.
Where will we find you at R&A?
Hamish: Getting shoulder tapped by a number of old friends and faces who are enjoying the festival. I’ll be keeping an eye on the Vodafone Vintage Club – the VIP area at R&A.
Alex: Hopefully not in the medic tent.
What’s ON ?
Hamish: The Kiwi Summer.
Alex: #Gigatownwanaka.
What’s Off?
Hamish: Relationship break ups.
Alex: Bad manners.
Advice for Rhythm and Alpers?
Hamish: Bring a jacket and make sure you get a pint of R&A Ale at the Cardrona Hotel both post and pre-festival!
Alex: Bring sunscreen and a head torch. Warm clothes are a must for the night. Drink plenty of water and have fun with your mates. Get your camping sorted soon, but Yello! are also running buses to and from the festival site.
Please write a one sentence job description for your co-founder .
Hamish: Wanted: One loyal, passionate live music professional with a hot head who knows what to do when you put a beer in front of him.
Alex: Always lead from the front and own it.
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