Apr 30, 2012 1:03PM

Not Going to Splendour? Thank God for Sideshows!

Plus you get to sleep in your own bed!

Splendour in the Grass tickets sold out in minutes last Friday, leaving many hopefuls wilted and dismayed. But worry not — solace lies herein. While this mightn’t compare to camping in Byron Bay for the full festival, some sideshows for Sydney and Melbourne were announced today.

This is just the beginning, though, you guys. Keep your eyes and ears open for more acts to announce their side goings-ons. We’ve got substantial excitement riding on Azealia Banks, Smashing Pumpkins and The Shins. And at least this way, we can shower in peace when it's over. Silver lining! Meanwhile, check out the announcements thus far:

The Afghan Whigs 
July 25: The Hi-Fi, Melbourne
July 26: The Factory Theatre, Sydney

Band of Skulls
July 26: The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
July 27: The Factory Theatre, Sydney


Communion: Michael Kiwanuka With Ben Howard
July 24: The Factory Theatre, Sydney
July 25: The Corner Hotel, Melbourne


Django Django With the Cast of Cheers
July 31: The Corner Hotel, Melbourne

August 1: Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

Howler with Zulu Winter
July 24: The Corner Hotel, Melbourne

July 25: Oxford Art Factory, Sydney 


Friends
July 25: Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

July 26: The Standard, Sydney 


Electric Guest
July 31: Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
August 1: Northcote Social Club, Melbourne


Father John Misty
July 27: Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

July 28: The Corner Hotel, Melbourne


Youth Lagoon
July 28: The Factory Theatre, Sydney
July 29: The Corner Hotel, Melbourne


UPDATE!

Lana Del Rey
July 23: Palace Theatre, Melbourne
July 26: Enmore Theatre, Sydney

 

Melissa Kenny

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