Oya Festival

Sonic Youth, Franz Ferdinand, The Magic Numbers, Babyshambles at Oya Festival, Norway, Thu 11 Aug

Review by Julian Ridgway

“Are you on drugs?” says the sternly bearded Norwegian customs official. “No,” DiS explains, “I’ve only slept an hour and I’m full of coffee. Hence the shakes.” “What are you here in Norway for?” I shudder, “A music festival.” Ping go the blue rubber gloves... our acquaintance doesn’t get as intimate as I fear and I am allowed on my way. If only Pete Doherty had been as lucky...»