life on tour with… beatrice lewis and claire nakazawa from haiku hands

Any pre-show rituals? Beatrice Lewis: I do weird vocal warm-ups and sound like a kid trying to race motorbikes. I also like to lie down in a park, stretch my body and listen to Rihanna. Claire Nakazawa:

I jump up and down and make guttural sounds like a monkey. Sometimes we have a group huddle or high five. What’s on your rider? BL: Awesome things like disposable cameras, scratchies, berries and soda water. Wildest tour experience? BL: My favourite show this year was at Gaytimes Festival in Victoria. They had clubs set up in scout halls, and my friend and I set up a kissing booth. CN: We once had a run of three shows in different states. We travelled from Panama to a lush forest village festival in Tasmania, to dusty dystopian Pitch Festival in Victoria. Our flights were delayed so we arrived later than our set time. Thankfully we still played, then partied after our set. Best thing about touring together? CN: The motivation, shared experiences and camaraderie that come from spending day and night together for weeks. It’s a weird kind of intimacy you don’t usually have with people other than your partner or family. BL: Everyone respects rest, shares vitamins and makes tea or iced matchas for each other. Dream musician or band to tour with? BL: Portishead. I’d also love to tour with Rihanna (who wouldn’t?). CN: Björk. I think her audience would be musically open-minded and it would be unexpected. Or Cardi B – that would be so much fun.