Just a very quick wind up of the highlights from Brillig's first overseas tour...quite simply, it was the best thing the band has ever done, and they're still smiling!

Brillig's festival performance at WGT in Leipzig, Germany is easily the band's favourite show, where they performed in the gorgeous Schauspielhaus Theatre to a huge crowd...and received a standing ovation!! Aww, shucks... that was a nice moment indeed. See some footage on Myspace, and even more at YouTube/brilligaustralia.

The band also took in several shows in Berlin, including the renowned Shokoladen - or 'chocolate factory', and a way-cool 'underground' venue, 'Sin Club', as well as a quick visit to Prague, playing at XT3 and the Red Room. Great responses all around, and everyone was just so darn nice & welcoming!

Brillig also spent quality time with their Chemnitz-based (German) record label Black Rain, who were so incredibly nice, they even made a 'Brillig cake' for the band at a special post-show party!!! Fit for any mad tea party indeed. Sweet! (and yes, you could eat the frosting!)

SEE OUR PHOTO ALBUMS for pics from WGT, side shows, and other shenanigans...

The festival was amazing, the gigs were great fun, the cities were gorgeous, the beer was delicious, the autobahn was crazy, but most of all, Brillig will remember the generosity and friendliness of all the people they met.

The band is grateful to all who helped make their trip so memorable, with extra special thanks to Gerald & Katja (Black Rain), Nicholas & Naomi (Dandelion Wine, and Lobsty!), Pavel & Paesant (Radio Wave), Aliese, Pippa & Cath, Sarah (Shokoladen), Lady Gaby (Sin Club), Linda, Stefan & Petr (Austrade), Marika & Jo (Home for Wayward Bands), Leo & Lucy (Promo-fabrik), Alexander (Velvet Photos), Merrick (Aural Apocalypse) and of course ArtsSA for the touring support.

Now, plans are afoot for a return visit in 2010.....