Quiet, please: Julia Deans is slamming people who talk during gigs. That’s the message from Queenstown’s Sherwood after chatty punters caused issues at last Friday’s Julia Deans gig. Sherwood’s Sam Chapman says there’s been an increasing number of both artists and patrons "voicing their frustration" at crowds talking through gigs. Deans compares it to "me coming into your office or your shop or following you along shouting in your ear". "If people want to have a strong music, arts and cultural scene in this town then they’ve got to support it – and give artists and their fellow audience members the respect they deserve."

Source: Otago Daily Times August 29, 2018 21:33 UTC