An eclectic mix of local and international artists will embark on Melbourne’s CBD between 11th – 27th October for the annual Melbourne Festival. The unique event will feature US band Active Child alongside the likes of British India, a DJ set by Dexter from The Avalanches , Gurrumul, Flight Facilities, Fuck Buttons, Hiatus Kaiyote, Oliver Tank and much more.
Other international acts on the bill include The Polyphonic Spree , Caitlin Rose (performing with our own Henry Wagons ), Clannad , Cody ChesnuTT , Steve Mason (ex Beta Band), The Cinematic Orchestra , The Handsome Family and Foy Vance .
It seems the festival has taken the ‘ something for everybody ‘ approach but has maintained a lineup that is relevant and comprehensive. This year, the event will be scattered across venues and pop-up locations around Melbourne which have been devised by the festival’s Creative Director Josephine Ridge with the help of Declan Forde (co-creator of Harvest Festival ).
Despite the big flashy names, I feel there’s a lack of lesser known, emerging Melbourne musicians – especially those who deserve some recognition – (think Twerps , Courtney Barnett , or the crew behind The Ocean Party ). That being said, billed act ‘ Songs Of Wreck & Ruin’ will feature Tim Rogers , Paul Capsis and Megan Washington and is sure to quench that local thirst.
Tickets for the festival start at the bargain price of $25. All the info and tickets are on the Melbourne Festival website.
THE 2013 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL LINEUP
- Active Child
- Amadou & Mariam
- Archie Roach
- British India
- Caitlin Park & Henry Wagons
- The Caribs
- The Cinematic Orchestra
- Clannad
- Cody ChesnuTT
- Dexter (The Avalanches)
- Flight Facilities
- Fuck Buttons
- Gurrumul
- The Handsome Family
- Hiatus Kaiyote
- Husky
- IAMPOPBABY (Ireland)
- No Zu
- Ólafur Arnalds (Iceland)
- Oliver Tank
- The Polyphonic Spree
- Prince Rama
- Quique Neira (Chile)
- Ska Vendors (UK)
- Songs of Wreck and Ruin – feat. Washington, Tim Rogers, and Paul Capsis
- Steve Mason (UK)
- Strange Tenants (Jamaica)
- Werk of THISISPOPBABY (Ireland)
- Yo La Tengo
WORDS BY Tom Pitney
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