Splendour In The Grass' hottest acts are coming to Melbourne this July in the festival's biggest ever sideshow program.
Byron festival behemoth Splendour In The Grass heralded the return of the Australian festival calendar this year with a barnstorming lineup, featuring the likes of Liam Gallagher, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gorillaz, The Strokes, Tyler, The Creator and so, so many more.
Unsurprisingly, tickets sold out damn quickly. But whether you missed tix or just couldn’t make the roadtrip, there’s no need to fret. For the first time in the festival’s long history, the biggest names on the bill are all heading down south to play an intimate venue near you.
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However, it will come as no surprise that tickets to all of these gigs are flying out the door. Jack Harlow and Tom Misch sold out in just minutes, but have added brand new shows as a result. If you want to see these guys, get in as quick as you can. JPEGMAFIA, Still Woozy, and Holly Humberstone’s Melbourne shows have sold out super fast as well, but fans can click those links to sign up to the waitlists for more info.
How often do you get the chance to pick and choose your favourites like this? Pretty darn cool if you ask us. So without further-ado, here’s our run-down of all the Splendour sideshows coming to Melbourne in July.
Beat’s top picks
Liam Gallagher
The former Oasis and Beady Eye frontman is a force majeure, renowned for his uncompromising rock’n’roll attitude and explosive live shows. His gritted-yet-uplifting vocals have lost none of their impact, he’ll play all the hits you know and love, and he’s more than likely to pull some crazy antics that’ll make it a night to remember; it’s just his personality.
Tickets are on sale now, head here.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Karen O and her wonderful trio are one of the most talented and enduring rock bands of the millennium, with a back catalogue so varied that their live shows take you on an emotional journey. It’s all tied together with Karen’s remarkable vocals that are at home dishing gospel refrains as belting out rock anthems.
Tickets still available, grab them here.
Duke Dumont
He first exploded into the world’s clubbing consciousness with the smooth Grammy-nominated break-out hit ‘Need U 100%’, which epitomised the highest-quality, hard hitting disco house combination in-vogue of the era. Since then he’s hit as high as number five on the ARIA charts with ‘Ocean Drive’ and after releasing his debut album in 2020, is set to become an electronic superstar.
Grab tickets to Duke Dumont here.
Yungblud
Nearly a billion streams says it all, really. UK chart-topper Yungblud is the biggest alt-pop act to come out of the British isles in recent years, with explosive lyricism, Sid Vicious looks and Travis Barker hooks, he’s become one of Australia’s favourite highly-emotive antidotes to the modern era. Special guests for this gig yet to be announced.
Oliver Tree
Who and what Oliver Tree really is still hasn’t been totally figured out by anyone. Suffice to say, while he embraces a stranger-than-thou ethos, the enigmatic singer-songwriter, producer, rapper, comedian and scooter enthusiast is winning over legions of fans through one full-throttle, danceable track after another.
Grab tickets to Oliver Tree here.
Biig Piig
Irish electronic-infused singer and rapper Biig Piig is a diverse melting pot of inspirations, thanks in no small part to leaving Ireland as a young girl for Spain, before returning to her homeland as a teenager, melding the two languages together effortlessly in her work. Blending touching vocals with hard-hitting electronic kicks, she released one of the top dance tracks of 2020 with ‘Feels Right’ and she’s definitely one to watch.
Grab tickets to Biig Piig here.
Orville Peck
Peck boasts a deep soothing baritone with a country twang that’s capable of angelic, Chris Isaak falsettos, all soaring above dark, emotive Bruce Springsteen guitars and haunting lyrics. He’s the real country deal in a modern package, replete with a fringed-face mask a la SBTRKT. For the sheer vocal power and songwriting nous alone, well worth the price of admission.
The first show sold out, the new show will be on Monday 25 July. Presale is available this afternoon from 3pm, with general onsale available from 12pm on Friday 25 Feb.
Buy tickets to Orville Peck here.
Full list of Splendour sideshows, dates and venues
GORILLAZ
Sunday 24 July – John Cain Arena – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday 26 July – Qudos Bank Arena – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
THE STROKES
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
Wednesday 27 July 2022 – John Cain Arena – Melbourne
Saturday 30 July 2022 – HBF Stadium – Perth
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
Saturday 16 July 2022 – Metro City – Perth
Friday 22 July 2022 – John Cain Arena – Melbourne LIVE
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 (NEW!)
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
Sunday 24 July 2022 – Thebarton Theatre – Adelaide
Wednesday 27 July 2022 – Hordern Pavilion – Sydney
Thursday 28 July 2022 – John Cain Arena – Melbourne
Saturday 30 July 2022 – Astor Theatre – Perth
JUNGLE
Supported by triple j
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Uni Bar – Hobart
Saturday 23 July 2022 – Palais Theatre – Melbourne
Sunday 24 July 2022 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney
MURA MASA
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Metro City – Perth
Friday 22 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne
Saturday 23 July 2022 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney
AITCH
Friday 22 July 2022 – Metro City – Perth
Tuesday 26 July 2022 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney
Wednesday 27 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne
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 (NEW!)
OLIVER TREE
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
Sunday 24 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
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – 170 Russell – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 21 July 2022 – Metro Theatre – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
SOFI TUKKER
Saturday 23 July 2022 – Forum – Melbourne
Sunday 24 July 2022 – Roundhouse – Sydney
Thursday 28 July 2022 – Lion Arts Factory – Adelaide
Friday 29 July 2022 – Astor Theatre – Perth
STILL WOOZY
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Howler – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 21 July 2022 – Oxford Art Factory – Sydney (SOLD OUT)
HOLLY HUMBERSTONE
Supported by triple j
Wednesday 27 July 2022 – Factory Theatre – Sydney
Friday 29 July 2022 – Corner Hotel – Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
BIIG PIIG
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Factory Theatre – Sydney
Thursday 21 July 2022 – Corner Hotel – Melbourne
JOY CROOKES
Tuesday 19 July 2022 – 170 Russell – Melbourne
Wednesday 20 July 2022 – Metro Theatre – Sydney
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
General onsale kicked off at 9am local Monday 14 February, head here for the full program and tickets.
