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The Blue Highways of Roy Montgomery

The Blue Highways of Roy Montgomery 

April 21, 2023
This is an excerpt from Richard Langston’s new book, Pull Down The Shades published by Hozac Books of Chicago and available on pre-order through Flying Nun.  Christchurch’s Roy Montgomery has…
John Halvorsen

John Halvorsen

March 6, 2023
In an exclusive interview commissioned by Phantom Billstickers, John Halvorsen talks to Richard Langston. Enjoy.   John Halvorsen founded the Christchurch band, The Gordons, and immediately co-opted fellow musicians Alister…
Some love for property developers (seriously)

Some love for property developers (seriously)

February 23, 2023
Where would we be without property developers? You can’t deny their entrepreneurial bravery. Seeing the potential in a rundown building or creating a new complex from scratch is a real…
Fear and loathing in Orange County

Fear and loathing in Orange County

November 29, 2022
“I don’t fear death, but I do fear cremation.” – Geoff Cochrane I’m in Orange County California, the home of overpriced theme parks, good surf, beautiful people and endless summer. Since…
Buildings and posters and carbon

Buildings and posters and carbon

October 17, 2022
Carbon is a bit of a dirty word in 2022. But it doesn’t have to be.  Maybe it should be the start of a conversation We might begin by acknowledging…
Phantom Billstickers: The Book

Phantom Billstickers: The Book

October 6, 2022
Jim Wilson is the man behind Phantom Billstickers, which is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. A prolific writer and blogger, the book features extracts from many of Wilson’s unpublished manuscripts…
Let’s talk about dollars and cents

Let’s talk about dollars and cents

August 4, 2022
As a property owner, you’re in the landlord business. Our clients – whether they’re indie bands or world-famous brands – are in the entertainment and marketing businesses. And Phantom Billstickers?…
Phantom Goes Global

Phantom Goes Global

June 1, 2022
No, New Zealand’s billstickers haven’t launched an international subsidiary. Nor have we started pasting up posters in Oslo or Abidjan (yet). But we have been checking out some of the…
There’s a Tiger on the prowl. Watch out!

There’s a Tiger on the prowl. Watch out!

May 19, 2022
Tigers! Tigers with lasers! Tigers are cool. Tiger Crystal Ultra Low Carb is also extremely cool, especially when you crack one straight from the fridge. A brand like this deserves a thrilling…
40 years with glue in our hair

40 years with glue in our hair

May 6, 2022
  Phantom started sticking posters to walls way back in 1982. That’s an awful lot of gluey buckets, flyaway paper and 4am starts. It’s been one helluva ride. So what…
John Halvorsen

John Halvorsen

March 6, 2023
In an exclusive interview commissioned by Phantom Billstickers, John Halvorsen…
Phantom Goes Global

Phantom Goes Global

June 1, 2022
No, New Zealand’s billstickers haven’t launched an international subsidiary. Nor…
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