The Grates at Splendour in the Grass 2008
Beaches, hippies, sunshine, rain, and mud. It’s almost time for Splendour in the Grass.
According to the official festival countdown spreadsheet (Excel nerdfest) it’s only 16 days until Splendour in the Grass. With only a few days to go, we’ve put together what could be described as a Splendour in the Grass survival guide but in reality it’s just a collection of random thoughts on the best / worst acts performing, the latest fashion predictions and helpful hints for a happy festival experience.
- The cool indie hippy kids love MGMT. To avoid the kids avoid MGMT like the plague (swine flu?). On the subject of MGMT do we all remember their poor performance at Meredith 2008? We can and are scarred for life. Will it be another spew worthy performance? Time will tell.
- Architecture in Helsinki (AIH) lately have been including in their set a truly moving and fabulous cover of Neverending Story. Not to be missed.
- Heckle Bob Evans by requesting Jebediah songs.
- Danananana-what?
- We are still trying to get our heads around the fact that Midnight Juggernauts are supporting The Flaming Lips at their sideshows. Are we the only ones that think Midnight Juggernauts are so 2007? Will they finally have some new material to share with the festival punters? It’s long overdue.
- It rains a shitload in Byron Bay (1695mm per year!) so get yourself some gumboots and a poncho. Gumboots are always cool and useful for smuggling alcohol.
- This might sound like a mum-thing to say but we’re going to say it anyway because it’s important – bring layers. It’s stupidly hot during the day and freezing at night. Layers and a beanie will be your saviour.
Layers
- Fashion prediction (exclusive): Bruno inspired outfits. Hot! And so now!
- For some EPIC old school alternative rock don’t miss The Flaming Lips and Janes Addiction.
- Danananana-what?
- Lost your shoes? Need a new jumper? Hang around the stages after the last band has finished and everyone has gone home. It’s like an op shop with dirt.
- We recommend the ginzz.
Ginzz
Splendour in the Grass is on the 25th and 26th July 2009 at the Belongil Fields, Byron Bay. Poleski will be representing the Festival Ladies at Splendour. Be sure to be following the Festival Ladies on Twitter for all the antics from the weekend.
The complete Splendour line up: Bloc Party, The Flaming Lips, Janes Addiction, MGMT, Hilltop Hoods, Grinspoon, Midnight Juggernauts, The Specials, Augie March, Sarah Blasko, Friendly Fires, White Lies, Little Birdy, Josh Pyke, Gutter Twins, Birds of Tokyo, Manchester Orchestra, Decoder Ring, Lost Valentinos, Bob Evans, Yuksek, Kram, Yves Klein Blue, Leader Cheetah, Jack Ladder, The Middle East, Polaroid Fame, Glass Towers, Happy Mondays, Doves, Architecture In Helsinki, You Am I, The Beautiful Girls, Downsyde & Drapht, Kisschasy, Little Red, Bluejuice, Children Collide, Miami Horror Live, Art vs. Science, Paul Dempsey, Dappled Cities, Dananananaykroyd, Holly Throsby, Bridezilla, Deya Dova.
P.S. Only 155 days until Meredith Music Festival. Excited!
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