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Splendour in the Grass 2010 Sideshows
Missed out on Splendour in the Grass Tickets? Don't fret, Splendour will come to you! Here are just some of the official sideshows from the festival.
Jonsi- from SIGUR ROS
Presented by triple j, Channel [V], Groupie, Drum Media, Beat
Taking a hiatus from his duties as front man of unearthly Icelandic quartet SIGUR RÓS, singer JÓNSI returns to Australia this winter to deliver songs from his gorgeously warm, tenderly passionate debut solo album, GO. Add the album download with your ticket to receive exclusive bonus track!
Monday Aug 2 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Wednesday Aug 4 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne
Surfer Blood
Presented by triple j, Groupie, and Street Press Australia
Florida band Surfer Blood bring their catchy, summery indie tunes Down Under...it’s enough to melt the coldest indie heart!
“Astro Coast’ is the luscious debut from Surfer Blood. Overflowing with sunbathed, anthemic and reverb soaked indie gems; this album’s so much fun we want to pack up our longboards and live inside it.” triple j
Friday July 30 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tuesday Aug 3 – Manning Bar, Sydney
Laura Marling
Special Guests BOY & BEAR and JOHNNY FLYNN Presented by triple j, Street Press Australia
When Marling speaks, audiences listen. When this young songstress sings, she holds the room captive with her pure, bright voice and amazing ability to tell narrative through song. Better get in quick, all of her last tours here have sold out straight away.
“The album is a triumph, showcasing an important new young artist with much to offer the serious listener” ***** The Weekend Australian
Monday Aug 2 – Metro, Sydney
Wednesday Aug 4 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne
Saturday Aug 7 – The Gov, Adelaide
Sunday Aug 8 – Capitol, Perth
Foals
Presented by triple j, Channel [V], Pedestrian, Brag, and Beat
With their new singles flooding airwaves, the anticipated release of new album “Total Life Forever” will bring relief to fans who have been craving more since 2008’s “Antidotes”. Theirs has largely been a word of mouth uprising -- Be sure you’re amongst those proud few to catch their Australian live debut on an intimate stage.
“Foals made it all but impossible to stand still during a caffeinated set...” - Rolling Stone (US)
Tuesday July 27 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne
Wednesday July 28 – Manning Bar, Sydney
Band of Skulls
Presented by Groupie, Brag and Beat
This Southampton power-trio’s killer tune ‘Friends’ is featured on The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack. iTunes gave them a coveted international single of the week with the next single ‘I Know What I Want’. Don’t let the quick rise to international recognition fool you, Band Of Skulls know how to bring it.
“...killer tunes... a catchy combo of filthy riffs and Kills-esque boy/girl vocals...” – NME
Tuesday Aug 3 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Wednesday Aug 4 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
Alberta Cross
Presented by Faster Louder and Street Press Australia
They’re rumoured to the band that Splendour aficionados will be talking about after; be sure to catch them up close and personal beforehand! They’re also supporting Mumford & Sons in Adelaide and Melbourne. Get the album download for dirt cheap with ticket purchase, limited time only.
“Alberta Cross harness both extremes, combining wind tunnels of bent guitar riffs and distorted power chords with the haunting melodies of rural American music.” - Rolling Stone
Saturday July 24 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
Tuesday July 27 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Two Door Cinema Club
Presented by Pedestrian
‘Something Good Can Work’... it can, it will, and it is definitely working when it comes to this Irish trio. They are undeniably pop, undeniably hip and undeniably the new darlings of the underground. This winter, the band will land on Australian soil to give fans a taste of their celebrated tunes in the flesh.
Thursday July 29 – UniBar, Adelaide
Monday Aug 2 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tuesday Aug 3 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
Kate Nash
Presented by triple j, Groupie, Drum Media, Beat
It’s been three years since this riot grrrl shot up the charts with her whip-smart song Foundations. With her no-frills lyrics loaded with savage wit, Made of Bricks fast became one of the most unique debuts. Kate’s back with a show that will no doubt impress, especially if reviews from last week’s tour dates are anything to go by! Download her new CD at a special price with ticket purchase, limited time only.
“Nash is an over sharing spitfire who won’t be ignored — not to mention a huge talent.... Her latest album deserves to go global.” – Rolling Stone
Wednesday August 4 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Thursday August 5 – Metro, Sydney
The Magic Numbers
Presented by Brag and Inpress
Indie kids and pop lovers rejoice! Since their debut in 2005, Australians have enjoyed a love affair with The Magic Numbers. As a live act, they’ve got a reputation for inspiring awed silence, squeals of joy, and Cheshire cat grins, you can’t help but sing along with them. New album is out next month!
Wednesday July 28 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Friday July 30 – Metro, Sydney
Ash + We Are Scientist
Special Guests LAST DINOSAURS Presented by Street Press Australia and FasterLouder.com.au Two sideshows in one! Music lovers will be treated to a double- header featuring, iconic Irish indie pop outfit Ash, as well as American college darlings We Are Scientists. Both have new albums to share with lucky Sydney & Melbourne fans!
Tuesday Aug 3 – Metro, Sydney
Wednesday Aug 4 – Billboard, Melbourne
The Strokes
SOLD OUT Presented by Secret Sounds, Frontier Touring and WME2, Supported by triple j
Thursday July 29 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Friday July 30 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
Mumford & Sons
SOLD OUT Thursday July 22 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Special Guests Alberta Cross and Boy & Bear
Wednesday & Thursday July 28 & 29 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne
Special Guests Alberta Cross and Boy & Bear
Tuesday & Wednesday Aug 3 & 4 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Special Guests Fanfarlo and Matt Corby
Visit splendourinthegrass.com/sideshows for ticketing details
| also out & about |
| The Fearless Vampire Killers National Tour It’s been one hell of a ride for Melbourne’s blues-soaked garage rockers, The Fearless Vampire Killers. Forming as a bi-product of high school friendships, the band are making a name for themselves with an unhinged live show that draws comparisons to the likes of Dick Dale through to The Libertines. Read more >> Jay & Silent Bob Get Old Fast-talking, foul mouthed Jay and his "hetero life partner" Silent Bob will tour Australia this April with their highly praised live comedy PODCAST show, Jay & Silent Bob Get Old. Read more >> An Evening with John Cleese Legendary UK comic John Cleese - star of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers - is bringing his one man show - "An Evening With John Cleese" to Australia in 2012. Read more >> Drawn to Screen: Graphic Novels, Comics and Serials The Gallery's Australian Cinémathèque presents films exploring the crossover between the drawn narrative and its adaptation to animation and live-action films. Read more >> Mary Poppins Disney and Cameron Mackintosh invite you to let your imagination take flight - as you rediscover the power of family, the joy of youth and the indelible memories that come to life at Cherry Tree Lane. Come and step into the magical world of Mary Poppins. Read more >> Florence and The Machine Aussie Tour Fanning the flames of a fire started just under two years ago, Florence and The Machine are set to ignite stages across the country when they return to Australia in May 2012 for a national arena tour. Read more >> Elbow Returns to Australia Elbow will make a much anticipated and welcome return to Australia for four special shows. Fellow Brits and special guests, Bombay Bicycle Club, join Elbow on tour in what will be their first Australian shows. Read more >> Heston Blumenthal Live! Heston Blumenthal returns to Australia in 2012 for his first national tour of exclusive, “one night only” events, live on stage in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Read more >> The Nutcracker on Ice The international ice dance sensation The Imperial Ice Stars make a triumphant return to Australia next winter with a dazzling new production of The Nutcracker on Ice. Read more >> Henry Rollins – The Long March Aussie Tour Henry Rollins returns to Australia in 2012 for The Long March tour, a month long national odyssey - a stark contrast to the four intimate appearances he made in Sydney and Melbourne earlier this year, announced on an email, and which sold out in minutes. Read more >> Bon Iver Australian Tour Bon Iver returns to Australian shores in March 2012 to celebrate the release of Bon Iver, Bon Iver, their highly-acclaimed, second full-length record, out now via Jagjaguwar / Inertia. Read more >> |
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