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The annual Summadayze Festival headlining act has been announced: Underworld!
It’s all happening at the Supreme Court Gardens and The Esplanade in Perth on Sunday 4 January 2009.
Many more names are to be announced.
Perhaps the most acclaimed live act to never before visit our shores, Underworld are set to hit Perth for the first time when they headline next January’s Summadayze festival. With a tonne of cutting edge and massive names to follow, Summadayze 2009 not only boasts the most exciting headliner of the summer, it’s the party that all parties to follow will be compared to.
Summadayze will once again be the only festival to see Barrack St closed off, acting as a giant bridge linking the city’s biggest dual-venue.
Tickets on sale Monday 18 August at 9am from Ticketmaster.
More information soon.
Another Day on the Green has been announced, to be held on Sunday 9 November 2008 at Sandalford Wines in the Swan Valley.
The line-up consists of the Hoodoo Gurus, Thirsty Merc, Mark Seymour, The Reels and Andrew Winton.
This Sunday concert is geared for the whole family, with children under 12 admitted free in the General Admission area. The giant kids entertainment zone will again be on site with children’s performers, face painting, story-tellling and other activities throughout the afternoon.
These Sunday ‘a day on the green’ day-time events have been hugely popular selling out for the past four years. And with these five great acts, get set for one helluva shot of Aussie rock in what will be a musical feast!
Gates open at 11am, and the last act plays at 5pm.
Tickets on sale 15 August from Ticketmaster for around $75 (there are also VIP packages available, for much more).
More information at the Mellen Events website.
The Futureheads are returning to Australia for the first time in three years, and will perform at Metropolis, Fremantle on Wednesday 1 October 2008.
The Futureheads’ electrifying This Is Not the World has catapulted these English rockers to the top of their game.
With a fine touring history (they’ve supported the likes of the Pixies, Foo Fighters and Snow Patrol), The Futureheads have been earmarked as one of the UK’s finest bands. Killer harmonies and a rambunctious live show have encapsulated the attention of music lovers across the globe. Their single ‘The Beginning of The Twist’ has enjoyed considerable success, with Inpress declaring it to be “a f*** sight better than much of the mush that passes for British indie rock these days.”
Support is from Melbourne ruffians Dash & Will.
Tickets on sale Friday 15 August from Ticketek.
The Dandy Warhols return to Australia in October, and perform in Perth at Metro City on Tuesday 28 October 2008.
After skyrocketing to success in the late ‘90s with their hits “Not if You Were The Last Junkie on Earth” and “Bohemian Like You” The Dandy’s became a force to be reckoned with on the touring scene. Internationally renowned for their live performances, both sonically & visually, the band have not only gained, but sustained, a reputation for sell-out shows across the globe.
Tickets on sale 9am Thursday 14 August from BOCS, 78’s and Moshtix.
Hyper Festival, a big all ages festival held in Midland is back this year and will be held on Sunday 31 August 2008, from 11.30am to 8pm.
This year the Hyper Festival is taking over a massive multi-story carpark at Midland Gate Shopping Centre with 3 stages of punk, rock and hip hop.
The line-up:
Shihad
Birds of Tokyo
The Getaway Plan
Muph and Plutonic
Tzu
Knowledge Bones
Elora Danan
The Typhoons
Knowledge Bones
Evening at Elmwood
Calerway
We Are the Emergency
Tracksuit
Short Fuse
There are also market stalls, FREE carnival ride, a car demo, skate park, hip hop comps and an art exhibition!
Tickets are only $10 through Heatseeker now, or $15 at the door!!
Some notes: Drug free event. No smoking. Under 12s must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.