I’ve had a bit of a dilemma recently. China Crisis are doing a show in Auckland this Saturday and I want to see them – but my usual live music companions are in the “No!” and the “Hell, No!” camp.

So I am going back to my teenage years and going by myself – hanging out quietly at the back, by the bar, with a can of Red Stripe. Except…the (very reasonable) ticket price includes a “VIP Meet and Greet” with the lads themselves. I have no idea what this entails. All I know is you have to get there an hour or so earlier than when the doors open.

I could forget all about that and turn up just as they come on as per my teenage MO but I am intrigued enough to want to meet them.

I have heard that these packages can vary a great deal. I’d be OK with a handshake and a few words but what if I get to hang out with them for an extended period of time? I’m not sure what I have in my locker other than “I like that song you did…”. What would you say to » Continue Reading.