As some of you may recall from previous posts, my brother is in a band called KUDA. They’ve been a bit quiet on the gig front the last month or two as they’ve been busy working on their new video for ‘Fake Traitors’. But fear not! They have more gigs planned for the next few months over towards Peterborough.

The video has been kept under tight security and so our first viewing was at the launch party held in Dr Thirsty’s in town at the weekend.

Before the showing of the video they performed an acoustic set, doing some covers including Kings of Leon, Queens of the Stone Age and Keane, which went down well and had everyone singing along.

Then after much anticipation, the video was aired. It’s really good, and everyone was impressed. I will admit I had an emotional moment (as I do at pretty much all their gigs I go to) and felt rather proud of my little brother (who probably won’t be happy at that comment, even though he is younger, but rather a lot bigger than me!). Well I felt rather proud of all of them actually!

Check out the video or search 'Kuda Fake Traitors' on YouTube.

Some behind the scenes shots..

Each November the company holds a fireworks display and bonfire. This year the job to organise the event was given to me. I love organising things (from the 'Kuda fun bus' to the department's Christmas Party), so I jumped at the chance!

Previous years I've only been a spectator, and so it was brilliant to see what is actually involved in organising such a large event. Months of preparation for a few hours entertainment!

All of my worrying that I'd forget something or things wouldn't go to plan was for nothing, as the day dawned everything was arranged (double checked and triple checked!) and ready for everyone to arrive. And arrive they did! I've never seen so many cars in the car park - it was crazy!

The fireworks were as amazing as usual and luckily it was a clear night for us, so that we could actually see them!

The guy compeitition was judged and the guys burned, and the raffle drawn. With everyone happy with their prizes - apart from one of the lad on quotes who won a Bratz 'Girlz Really Rock' Doll! He looked rather bemused to say the least!

All in all I think the night was a success with everyone enjoying themselves and 'oooing' and 'ahhing' at the fireworks - well I haven't heard anyone complaining about anything!!

Unfortunately, I didn't get chance to take any pictures, but there's always next year!

Every summer Kings Lynn holds a free music festival, called Festival Too, held in the town centre spread over a few weekends. During the days, there are clowns and various other street entertainments going on, and by night the market place fills with people (15,000 this year so we're told) and the stage is taken by not only names like Toyah, Atomic Kitten, Heather Small (last year), and The Human League (from 2006) but also tribute bands and local bands.

This year we were lucky enough to have performances by Toyah, The Commitments, After Hours, T-Rextasy, Boot-Led-Zeplin, Pentasonic and local bands - The First, After Hours Blues Band, The Brink, and Kuda. This years Festival was headed lined by Atomic Kitten!

I only went to the final night, that featured The Brink, Kuda and Atomic Kitten - mainly as my brother plays bass for Kuda - I'm not really into the girlie pop stuff! Give me some Glamorous Indie Rock 'n' Roll anyday....

(apologies Keith - I seem to have cut you in half!)

Both bands were brilliant, and I'm glad that LOG has finally seen Kuda play - he can now no longer say they're a imaginary band! Plus I got a badge from The Brink!

By the sounds of it, every night was brilliant (despite the rain) with crowds of people and a great atmosphere. There's not many towns that can say they have a totally free music festival every summer and get acts like Atomic Kitten to perform!

Next year we've been promised bigger and better - which the organisers keep delivering, so it'll be interesting to see who we get next year! I've got my fingers crossed for the Foo Fighters or 30 Seconds to Mars....or maybe even Muse.... now to see any of them I'd claim my place at the front......from dawn.....with Jenny right beside me!