As if Splendour in the Grass festival isn’t already enough to get excited about, the organisers have just revealed an exciting list of special guests that will be joining the Official Splendour in the Grass Sideshows for 2022! From up and coming electronic acts, future popstars, beat heavy rappers and stunning vocalists, there is something for every music fan on this announcement with over fifteen acts added to the shows throughout July.
The impressive lineup of special guests kicks off with none other than irrepressible five piece Pond, who will take to the stage after the ever charismatic Hayley Mary warms the crowd up with her catchy indie pop at Liam Gallagher’s shows in Sydney and Melbourne, while WA duo Old Mervs get the crowd ready for the rock’n’roll star in Perth. Fixture of Australian club culture, Torren Foot will get the dancefloor moving ahead of Duke Dumont, that’s following a set from new anonymous project Tseba, opening the shows in Sydney and Melbourne with its fine balance of nascent electronic music and the familiar sounds of global pop and dance.
Sadly Tired Lion are no longer available for YUNGBLUD’s tour across the country, however rising popstar and social media phenomenon Peach PRC will be now joining the larrikin instead with her raw lyricism and carefully cultivated style. YUNGBLUD and Peach PRC will be joined at all shows, except for Perth, by 19 year old Slovakian wunderkind Karin Ann with her vibey tunes. Like YUNGBLUD, Peach PRC and Karin are champions of the LGBTQ+ community – get ready to feel the love at these lively shows, just ahead of YUNGBLUD dropping his new album on 2 September.
Enigmatic Melbourne based Glass Beams will play a hometown performance in support of Jungle, before making their way to open for the English duo’s set in Sydney too. Melbourne artist daine will be joining Mura Masa, showcasing her unique blend of left-field pop, Midwest emo, and hardcore which has created a captivating sound and lane all of her own. That’s while Brisbane young gun Nerve gives audiences a ‘taste’ of his impressive skills as a rapper, producer, singer, emcee and engineer ahead of Aitch’s much anticipated performances.
Mia Rodriguez will kick off proceedings ahead of Oliver Tree, showing up with her unapologetic attitude, unwavering ambition and infectious dark-pop sound. Easily one of Australia’s most adored dance acts Set Mo will bring their impressive live set to SOFI TUKKER’s shows in Melbourne and Sydney, while female duo WIIGZ join the fun too, with their electrifying blend of disco, funk, soul and pop in tow. That’s as Golden Vessel takes to sold out crowds – opening Still Woozy’s shows with his unique blend of electronic, hip hop, R&B and alternative pop influences.
Experimental Brisbane artist Yb. is set to grace the stage ahead of Biig Piig taking over with her confessional, genre fluid pop, as Liyah Knight performs her evocative music ahead of Joy Crookes. Sweet and savoury four piece The Buoys will join Wet Leg at their sold out SITG sideshows. Wet Leg fans can get a double dip of the band of the moment when they support Yeah Yeah Yeahs at their Splendour sideshows too.
This huge host of special guests accompanies the previously announced news that pub punk legends The Chats and psychedelic rockers The Lazy Eyes will join The Strokes on their sold out tour, while Benson is all set to get audiences pumping with his wild and infectious personality ahead of Dillon Francis’ shows.
Splendour’s Official Sideshows will see over forty artists take to Australian stages this July.
Tickets to those shows that aren’t already sold out are available now via the Secret Sounds website.
See below for the full list of side shows:
GORILLAZ
Sunday 24 July – John Cain Arena – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday 26 July – Qudos Bank Arena – Sydney
THE STROKES
WITH THE CHATS + THE LAZY EYES
Tuesday – 26 July 2022 – Melbourne – John Cain Arena (SOLD OUT)
Thursday – 28 July 2022 – Sydney – Hordern Pavilion (SOLD OUT)
Friday – 29 July 2022 – Sydney – Hordern Pavilion (SOLD OUT)
LIAM GALLAGHER
Supported by Triple M
Saturday 23 July 2022 – Aware Super Theatre – Sydney (WITH POND + HAYLEY MARY)
Wednesday 27 July 2022 – John Cain Arena – Melbourne (WITH POND + HAYLEY MARY)
Saturday 30 July 2022 – HBF Stadium – Perth (WITH POND + OLD MERVS)
YEAH YEAH YEAHS
WITH WET LEG
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Margaret Court Arena – Melbourne
Sunday 24 July 2022 – Hordern Pavilion – Sydney
DUKE DUMONT
Co-presented with Fuzzy
Friday 15 July 2022 – Hordern Pavilion – Sydney (LIVE) (WITH TORREN FOOT + TSEBA)
Saturday 16 July 2022 – Metro City – Perth (WITH TORREN FOOT)
Friday 22 July 2022 – John Cain Arena – Melbourne (LIVE) (WITH TORREN FOOT + TSEBA)
JACK HARLOW
Co-presented with Live Nation
Supported by triple j
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – HBF Stadium – Perth
Monday 25 July 2022 – Roundhouse – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday 26 July 2022 – Roundhouse – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 28 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Friday 29 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
YUNGBLUD
Saturday 23 July 2022 – Fortitude Music Hall – Brisbane (WITH PEACH PRC + KARIN ANN)
(SOLD OUT)
Sunday 24 July 2022 – Thebarton Theatre – Adelaide (WITH PEACH PRC + KARIN ANN)
(SOLD OUT)
Wednesday 27 July 2022 – Hordern Pavilion – Sydney (WITH PEACH PRC + KARIN ANN)
Thursday 28 July 2022 – John Cain Arena – Melbourne (WITH PEACH PRC + KARIN ANN)
Saturday 30 July 2022 – Astor Theatre – Perth (WITH PEACH PRC)
JUNGLE
Supported by triple j
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Uni Bar – Hobart
Saturday 23 July 2022 – Palais Theatre – Melbourne (WITH GLASS BEAMS)
Sunday 24 July 2022 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney (WITH GLASS BEAMS)
MURA MASA
WITH DAINE
Friday 22 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne
Saturday 23 July 2022 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney
AITCH
WITH NERVE
Friday 22 July 2022 – Metro City – Perth
Tuesday 26 July 2022 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney
Wednesday 27 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 28 July 2022 – The Gov – Adelaide
TOM MISCH
Co-presented with Live Nation
Friday 22 July 2022 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
Monday 25 July 2022 – Palais Theatre – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday 26 July 2022 – Palais Theatre – Melbourne
OLIVER TREE
WITH MIA RODRIGUEZ
Co-presented with Laneway Presents
Saturday 16 July 2022 – Astor Theatre – Perth
Tuesday 19 July 2022 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney
Thursday 21 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne
ORVILLE PECK
Co-presented with Live Nation
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
Sunday 24 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Monday 25 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne
DILLON FRANCIS
WITH BENSON
Thursday 21 July 2022 – 170 Russell – Melbourne
Saturday 23 July 2022 – Roundhouse – Sydney
TIERRA WHACK
Wednesday 27 July 2022 – 170 Russell – Melbourne
Thursday 28 July 2022 – Metro Theatre – Sydney
JPEGMAFIA
Co-presented with Fuzzy
Tuesday 19 July 2022 – Northcote Theatre – Melbourne
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Northcote Theatre – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 21 July 2022 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney
SOFI TUKKER
Saturday 23 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne (WITH SET MO + WIIGZ)
Sunday 24 July 2022 – Roundhouse – Sydney (WITH SET MO + WIIGZ)
Thursday 28 July 2022 – Lion Arts Factory – Adelaide
Friday 29 July 2022 – Astor Theatre – Perth
STILL WOOZY
WITH GOLDEN VESSEL
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – 170 Russell – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 21 July 2022 – Metro Theatre – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
HOLLY HUMBERSTONE
Supported by triple j
Wednesday 27 July 2022 – Factory Theatre – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
Friday 29 July 2022 – Corner Hotel – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
BIIG PIIG
WITH YB.
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Factory Theatre – Sydney
Thursday 21 July 2022 – Corner Hotel – Melbourne
JOY CROOKES
WITH LIYAH KNIGHT
Tuesday 19 July 2022 – 170 Russell – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Metro Theatre – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
WET LEG
WITH THE BUOYS
Thursday 21 July 2022 – Howler – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Monday 25 July 2022 – Oxford Art Factory – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
HINDS
Friday 22 July 2022 – Oxford Art Factory – Sydney
Sunday 24 July 2022 – Howler – Melbourne
RENFORSHORT
Tuesday 26 July 2022 – Northcote Social Club – Melbourne
Thursday 28 July 2022 – The Lair – Sydney
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