Gigs + Festivals

SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2011 SITE MAP

The Splendour In The Grass 2011 site map is here for all your navigating needs.

Check above or head over to the Splendour site for more.  Located near the Tipi Forest this year is the Jagermeister Hunting Lodge where you can not only catch DJ sets from James Blake, Bovines, Architecture in Helsinki, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Cloud Control,... read more

GRINDERMAN HEADLINES 21ST MEREDITH MUSIC FESTIVAL

With the full lineup still on its way, Meredith Music Festival can today reveal that Grinderman will be taking to the famed Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre for the very first time as headliners.

Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Martyn Casey and Jim Sclavunos will be bringing their psychedelic, animalistic live ensemble to the welcoming ears of Meredethians this December 9, 10 and 11.

The much loved music festival, now in its 21st year, is still upholding its fierce BYO, no commercial... read more

HOMEBAKE REVEALS ‘CLASSIC EDITION’ LINEUP

Last month, we celebrated the fact that Homebake would return in 2011, after taking a year’s break in 2010. Festival organisers revealed that they were preparing a “classic edition” lineup, in celebration of the iconic Aussie festival’s return.

That lineup has dropped today, and true to their word, the organisers have organised a veritable highlights reel of Aussie music favourites;... read more

BIG SOUND LIVE RELEASE FINAL LINEUP FOR 2011

Big Sound Live have released their full lineup for the 2011 instalment of the popular Brizzie festival, adding fifty more acts to their bill.

Famous for hosting breaking artists from around the country, Big Sound Live kicks off at Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley from September 7-9. Headlining the festival this year are Sydney’s Papa Vs Pretty and prog rock group FloatingMe, which features members of Karnivool and Cog. Joining them is a smorgasbord of established, fledgling, and much-loved... read more

MISSION TO LAUNCH FESTIVAL HEADS TO CANBERRA

Revelers take note; Mission To Launch festival is coming to our nation’s capital for the first time ever this year!

This New Year’s Eve, the very best in local and international talent will be bringing their shades of electro, pop, rock and hip-hop to Canberra’s Weston Park for the dusk til dawn celebration. Throw in some rides, yummy food, and great market stalls, and you could quite possibly have the biggest NYE party Canberra-siders have ever seen…

Mission To Launch is... read more

HUNTING GROUNDS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE & TOUR

Hunting Grounds, (formerly known as Howl) are celebrating their name change accordingly, with a brand new single and tour behind The Living End this September.

Taking out the tiple j Unearthed High crown back in 2009, the band have been causing a ruckus ever since, playing shows here, there and everywhere with Children Collide, Philadelphia Grand Jury and Grinspoon. ‘In Colour’ marks Hunting Ground’s first release under the new moniker, and they’ve promised a debut album isn’t... read more

FOSTER THE PEOPLE SPLENDOUR SIDESHOWS SELL OUT

Foster The People’s Splendour In The Grass sideshows are now 100% sold out! It comes as no surprise really, after their sell out east coast tour of the country earlier this year following the release of their awesome self-titled EP. The California band, who are gearing up to release their sophomore album ‘Torches’, were soon forced by their fierce fans to add a second Sydney show, and now even those tickets have... read more

YELLE ARE ON THEIR WAY

French party-harders Yelle – a.k.a Julie Budet, GrandMarnier, and Tepr – are getting ready for another Aussie headline tour, in celebration of their sophomore LP ‘Safari Disco Club’.

The follow up to their 2007 bubblegum pop debut ‘Pop Up’, Yelle’s new record takes a cue from Bjork and fellow Frenchy Camille, and features plenty of DIY instrumentals and 70s pop nods.

After completing the album, the band handed it over to stylist and Belgian fashion designer Jean-Paul... read more

THE FALLS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES MORE ACTS

After revealing the first installment of artists for this year’s event, which included Arctic Monkeys, Fleet Foxes and The Jezabels, The Falls Music & Arts Festival have just thrown some more names into the mix, making for one assorted bag of treats!

Canadian electronic duo Crystal Castles will be making the sojourn down under for their debut Falls Festival appearance this New Years. Joining them on the now iconic Falls stage will be founding fathers of indie rock, J Mascis, London... read more

DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH? ANNOUNCE TOUR SUPPORTS

Does It Offend You, Yeah? can now reveal their local supports for their upcoming Splendour In The Grass sideshows with Purple Sneakers DJs next month.

Joining the Reading band in Adelaide is indie dance four-piece Est ist Super, Bestian’s Happy Flight will get the party started in Perth, three-piece Nantes will open for them in Sydney, and six-piece psychedelic band Northeast Party House will warm things up in Melbourne.

And don’t forget that the band’s Adelaide show at the... read more