Festivals

We’ve always known Bjork was a wee bit eccentric but now it seems her endearing quirkiness may have morphed into full blown diva-like behaviour. First there was her refusal to play at the ill-fated Wild in the Country because she didn’t like the staging set-up. Then last weekend the organisers of Germany’s Melt Festival were caught short when it transpired that the Icelandic star expected an acupuncturist to be at her disposal for the duration. Luckily, they have friends in the Chinese medical world and a willing needle man was found. Deep sighs of relief all round. Although he may have done his work too well - the first half of her set was so soporific that half the audience nearly fell asleep. Things perked up with rousing renditions of ‘Human Behaviour’ and ‘Declare Independence’ but has the wispy-voiced-one’s ego got bigger than her talent? You decide…

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