Sydney band attempts world record for most gigs in 12 hours
A delayed helicopter, a faulty plane and Sydney traffic were not enough to deter the duo, who finished the attempt with 15 seconds to spare.
Sydney dream pop duo Fathom attempted to break a Guinness World Record by playing nine 15-minute shows in 12 hours across NSW and into Canberra. Vocalist Cate Guirguis and keyboardist Jaxon Italiano travelled between nine venues, each at least 50 km apart and with populations over 15,000. Half of these areas had populations of at least 100,000.
The band used a tour bus, helicopter, car, and plane to transport between venues, with a helicopter substitute after a no-fly due to bushfire extinguishing. They hit several delays, including a wrong terminal and a broken propeller on a plane, but still managed to reach Canberra 15 seconds before the 12-hour mark. They raised around $2,200 for Beyond Blue to support musicians affected by the pandemic.
To officially claim the record, the band must provide evidence of at least 10 people at each venue and two witnesses throughout, along with video footage captured by Mr. Italiano.
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