July is going to be busy. As if the prospect of heading to Byron for Splendour in the Grass isn’t enough to get us worked up into a frenzy, the official Splendour in the Grass sideshows have just been announced by Secret Sounds.
As with Splendour, there is something there to satisfy all tastes. Rock royalty is well and truly represented with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who will be hitting the stage in Sydney and Melbourne. They have just released their fifth album, Cool It Down.
The shows from Sam Fender last year were truly epic. He shook the foundations of the Enmore when he played there last November. He is heading to Perth this time ’round.
British rapper, singer and all-round powerhouse Little Simz will be playing in Melbourne. She has won a Brit award, a Mercury Prize and released her fifth album NO THANKYOU last December. Don’t miss her.
Tove Lo will be performing in Sydney and Melbourne, supported by the dreamy trio Blusher!. Also performing in Sydney and Melbourne is the rising star iann dior. His 2022 album on to better things has already amassed over 180 million streams.
North Carolina’s alt-indie rockers Rainbow Kitten Surprise will also be hitting Sydney and Melbourne. Beautiful harmonies, instrumentation and memorable lyrics will make their show unforgettable. Heck, they’ve already racked up over 1 billion global streams on all platforms. And with ear worm songs such as “Cocaine Jesus”, it’s going to be a fun night out.
Also coming to Sydney and Melbourne is Noah Cyrus. Famed for an electric live performance, and credentialled with a GRAMMY nomination and multiplatinum record, she is one to catch. She will be supported by PJ Harding.
Singer-songwriter and violinist Brittney Denise Parks who performs under the moniker of Sudan Archives, will be bringing her unique blend of R&B, traditional African music and experimental electronic sounds. She will have a full band, so you can expect to give your party shoes a solid workout.
Finally, producer and musician Del Water Gap also hits Melbourne and Sydney. He has graced the stages of many of the major festivals around the world, and it’s overdue that he hit our local shores.
All tickets go on sale on Tuesday 9th May, 9am local. Sign up for the Secret Sounds pre-sale, and you can get your tickets on Monday the 8th May. Vodaphone customers can jump in on the 4th May. Head HERE if you are a Vodaphone customer.
SECRET SOUNDS FESTIVAL SIDESHOWS
All tickets on sale Tuesday 9 May, 9am local
Sign up for presale access HERE
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
With Automatic
Thursday 20 July 2023 – MCA, Melbourne
Monday 24 July 2023 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Sam Fender
Thursday 20 July 2023 – HBF Stadium, Perth
Little Simz
Supported by triple j
Wednesday 19 July 2023 – MCA, Melbourne
Friday 21 July 2023 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Tove Lo
With Blusher
Wednesday 19 July 2023 – Forum, Melbourne
Tuesday 25 July 2023 – Roundhouse, Sydney
Loyle Carner
Supported by Double J
Saturday 22 July 2023 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tuesday 25 July 2023 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
Thursday 27 July 2023 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
iann dior
Wednesday 19 July 2023 – 170 Russell, Melbourne
Saturday 22 July 2023 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Thursday 20 July 2023 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Friday 21 July 2023 – 170 Russell, Melbourne
Noah Cyrus
With PJ Harding
Sunday 9 July 2023 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Sunday 16 July 2023 – 170 Russell, Melbourne
Sudan Archives
Saturday 22 July 2023 – Liberty Hall, Sydney
Tuesday 25 July 2023 – 170 Russell, Melbourne
Del Water Gap
Friday 21 July 2023 – Howler, Melbourne
Saturday 22 July 2023 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
Lewis Capaldi
With Noah Cyrus – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Friday 7 July 2023 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney *sold out*
Saturday 8 July 2023 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney *sold out*
Tuesday 11 July 2023 – RAC Arena, Perth
Thursday 13 July 2023 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide *sold out*
Friday 14 July 2023 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne *sold out*
Saturday 15 July 2023 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne *sold out*
Header image of Sam Fender by Bruce Baker
