EVENT HANDBOOK BYRON NSW 31 DEC 2013 3 JAN 2014
EMERGENCY information IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 1. Report any emergency or unusual situation to event personnel immediately. 2. Always remain calm and walk rather than run. 3. Keep clear all roads and tracks throughout the festival, campgrounds and car parks for emergency vehicles at all times.
4. Y ou will be kept fully informed through the main stage speakers, loud hailers, super screen and trained personnel. 5. A lways follow instructions from trained personnel and look out for yourself, your friends and others at all times.
FIRE SAFETY A comprehensive Bushfire Emergency Evacuation Plan (BEEP) has been developed in consultation with NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), State Emergency Service (SES), NSW Police and other members of the Local Emergency Management Committee. These local authorities are on site at all times to keep you safe so you can enjoy the festival. Additionally, the festival is well resourced with water tanks, fire extinguishers and fire marshalls on staff. The Festival is safe because: 1. The Festival is surrounded by a wet environment, meaning a bushfire offsite would have little or no impact onsite. 2. Fuel reduction work has been undertaken (you might notice the low vegetation under the big trees around most of the venue has been removed). 3. The Festival is well resourced with a private fire service, lots of water, equipment and trained personnel.
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YOU have an important role too: 1. A total fire ban is in place – including camp stoves. 2. G as bottles are not permitted in the camp grounds. Please do not bring with you as there is no where to store them on site. 3. C arefully dispose of cigarette butts and keep your campsite free from rubbish (fire fuel). 4. B ackyard fireworks displays in are illegal in NSW. On the spot fines of up to $1,000 will apply if you are found setting off any fireworks or flares, and you will be removed from the festival. 5. N orth Byron Parklands has invested in an onsite weather station that will provide ample warning of any fires within close proximity of the site. On site resources will keep you safe in the event of any smoke or embers. Most importantly, please listen out and follow the directions of event staff at all times.
Greetings from
falls festival Ohk, we’re here, its time, get ready. Let us begin by welcoming you to our home, we’ve spent the year preparing for your arrival so let’s have some fun. 2013 is dwindling, let’s see her off together.
It’s our first ever Falls in Byron and we’re thrilled that you’re here to help us celebrate! Getting in on the ground floor, nice one. We’re a festival that has been loved by so many for so long, proving that we’re way more stud than dud. We hope that your days with us are some of your best, make friends and memories that will last an eternityyyy. If you need any help ask our staff, volunteers, Medical Centers, Info Stations etc – we’re all here to help you. Scan over this guide, it has everything you’ll need to know for your stay. Take your time, take it easy and take care of each other. Falls x
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
We’re all here to have a good time, so take a moment to acquaint yourself with the essential rules, tips and services. Toilets: There are a mix of unisex toilets and urinals located throughout the festival and campgrounds. See the map for locations. Showers: Rub-a-dub-dub, we will have outdoor communal cold showers in the campgrounds, so get into the summer spirit and bring your swimmers for these showers. There will also be a small number of hot showers at some of the camp ground locations for the faint hearted. Phone Charging: will be available at the BayFM tent in the event area. Phone Coverage: can be patchy here. Add to that everybody sending new years shout-outs! and you may find it impossible to get your share of bandwidth. If you’re with a group of friends at the festival, organise to meet them at an agreed place and time before splitting up. Switch off and relax. The Info Booth: located at the South Entry. While you’re there check out the goods at the General Store and the fun activities on offer around the region at the Tour Desk. You might be convinced to go kayaking with dolphins or to jump out of a plane (with a parachute!), among other activities! Information Stations: Located throughout the campgrounds, check yo’ map. Manned by appointed Falls sheriffs, these guys are here to help in any way they can, go and say hi. Campground Parishes: Back in the day, land was divided into counties and under that, parishes. Our campgrounds consist of 6 parishes, each having a central Information Station manned by friendly and informative Falls staff members. Check your map for the info icon and go and say hi. General Store: If you forgot to bring something to Falls *facepalm* don’t worry, chances are we have it for you at the General Store! Head there for all your bits-and-bobs. Recycling and rubbish: Help Mother Nature out, sort your recyclables in a clear bag from your rubbish in a black bag. The Falls garbo will be running throughout the camp grounds each day, just like home, except with more regularity. Bags can be left at the Information Stations or along the side of the road. Extra bags can be obtained from the staff manning your parish. Eating: Everyone is a foodie these days, so to keep all of your bellies happy we’ve assembled a great mix of gastronomic delights to tempt you with. Wander ‘round and sample them all.
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Drinking: We’re a strictly no BYO event, however we have great bars with fair prices. Bars are located at the Amphitheatre Stage, Forest Stage, Brasserie Bar, Ping Pong Pang Bar, Jack Daniels Barrel House and the Kiosk Bars in the north and south camping areas. Wristbands: When you arrive at the entry gates, swap your ticket for a non- transferable wristband. This colourful arm candy is your ticket for the event, so you must keep it on for the entire festival to get in and out of the arenas and stay onsite. LOST OR DAMAGED WRISTBANDS WILL NOT BE REPLACED Buses and getting around: You cannot drive your car in and out if you’re camping at the festival, so if you leave in a vehicle, you won’t get back in. We will have shuttle buses running between the festival, Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads from Monday 30th December. You can purchase return bus tickets from the bus ticket window at the onsite bus rank. Walkabout: there is no pedestrian access to or from the site. Use one of the festival shuttle buses if you want explore the local area. RULES & SAFETY No Glass: of any kind, including food or drink packaging. It’s a hazard for people as well as the animals that live here. Total Fire Ban: No BBQ’s, gas bottles, flares, fireworks, sparklers, campfires etc. The NSW Rural Fire Service and event security will be around to keep things cool. No BYO Alcohol: it’s a part of our licensing that allows us to host this amazing event. Always drink plenty of water, watch your drinks and look after your friends. No Recording: sound and visual recordings of the festival are prohibited; still cameras are A-OK - for private use only. If it’s Illegal offsite then it’s illegal onsite. Uniformed and undercover police will be onsite throughout the event, so just do the right thing and you’ll be fine. If you have taken any drugs, please visit First Aid for help keeping safe. No douche bags! This festival is about having fun and making friends, not enemies - so moshing, crowd surfing, stage diving and all manner of unsafe acts are best left at home. Please respect the festival Boundaries and stay within the permitted fenced zones. The internal roads (continued pg 6)
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WELCOME (from pg 4) must be kept clear for two-way emergency vehicles at all times so please ensure your campsite doesn’t encroach on these pathways. Dam: Swimming in the dam on site is a NO GO. Not only is it very dangerous it is a protected eco-system for wildlife, this is their home all year round. If you need to cool off, splash around in the communal cold showers or catch a shuttle bus and go and check out one of the many beautiful beaches in the area. Slip, Slop, Slap! Protect yourself by wearing a hat, protective clothing and plenty of sunscreen throughout the day - which you’ll find at the info stations thanks to our friends at LeTan. Use Earplugs to protect your hearing. For diabetics and others in need of using Sharps during the event, there are equipment disposal bins at First Aid. Make sure you keep your H2O levels up. Bottled Water is available for purchase from caterers, and our lovely fresh water tanks are nice and full and freely available throughout the site, check the map for water points. Keep In Touch with your friends and familiarise yourself with the lay of the land, including your camping location. We’re all friends at Falls so look after yourself and
others. If you need help, or you see someone who looks like they need help, just ask! The medical team, security and event staff are all on your side and only care about making sure everyone is ok. You’ll find most of them in the main arena and at the Information Stations in the campgrounds. Prevention is better than cure so have fun but pace yourself and try not to over do it. It’s a big festival and best experienced from the outside of the medical centre. For the Drive Home, everyone departs the festival in the morning on Jan 3rd, so be patient and drive carefully. Respect everyone else on the road, especially the local residents. Keys Please will have a kiosk located near the bus ticket office for day-trippers. You can drop your keys into the kiosk to keep them secure, then you can take a voluntary breath test when you pick them up. We suggest you bring a designated driver if you do intend to drive and park for the day. If you’re planning on staying in the North Coast area after or during the festival there is a lot to explore and discover. Make sure you have sorted out your accommodation as it is a popular summer holiday destination. Camping out in your car or otherwise on beaches on roadsides is not allowed. Respect the area and local residents and Falls Festival Byron will continue to thrive.
HOURS OF OPERATION CAMPING GATES:
Dec 29, Dec 30: 8am - 10pm Dec 31, Jan 01, Jan 02: 8am – 8pm Jan 03: Depart before 2pm
THE VILLAGE:
Dec 29: Closed Dec 30: 12pm – 12 midnight (Brasserie Bar). Dec 31, Jan 01, Jan 02: 10am – 5pm & 11pm – 2am
FIESTA PARADE:
Jan 02: 4.15pm – 5pm
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FOREST STAGE BAR:
Dec 29: Closed Dec 30: 12pm – 12 midnight Dec 31, Jan 01, Jan 02: 10am – 2am
BRASSERIE BAR:
Dec 29: Closed Dec 30: 12pm – 12 midnight Dec 31, Jan 01, Jan 02: 10am – 2am
JACK DANIELS BARREL HOUSE:
Dec 29: Closed Dec 30: 12pm – 12 midnight Dec 31, Jan 01, Jan 02: 12pm – 2am
PING PONG PANG BAR:
Dec 29: Closed Dec 30: 12pm – 12 midnight Dec 31, Jan 01, Jan 02: 12pm – 2am
CAMPGROUND BARS:
Dec 29: 12pm – 10pm Dec 30: 12pm – 12 midnight Dec 31, Jan 01, Jan 02: 12pm – 2am
AMPHITHEATRE BAR:
Dec 29: Closed Dec 30: 12pm – 12 midnight Dec 31, Jan 01, Jan 02: 10am – 2am
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GREEN BELT It’s not that easy being green but it’s definitely worth the effort. Take a gander at the beautiful grounds that are the beating heart of this great festival. The grass is low, the air is fresh, the animals are happy – which is how we’d like it to stay. Take care of the fields and please leave your campsites as you found them. Take a gander at the beautiful grounds that are the beating heart of this great festival. The grass is low, the air is fresh, the animals are happy – which is how we’d like it to stay. Take care of the fields and please leave your campsites as you found them. Shake Your Butts but please don’t drop them on the ground. Cigarette butting stations are located at the bottom of most festoon lighting poles. Clean Up Your Act and place all your recyclables in the clear plastic bags and all
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other general waste in the black plastic bags provided. It’s really important that recycling bags are not contaminated with general waste. There will be garbo runs through out the camp grounds each day, just like home, except with more regularity. Full bags can be left at the Information Stations or along the side of the road. Extra bags can also be collected from the Information Stations. Don’t be a litter bug. En guarde, our fencing is here for a very good reason, to protect the wildlife and flora that lives in the surrounding forest reserves. Please stay within these boundaries. Smells like community spirit! Every year $1 from every ticket sold ($57,000) is donated by the festival to local community projects in Lorne, Byron and Marion Bay. As it is the first year of the festival in Byron we have donated additional funds to Byron Bay’s Safe Summer in The Bay initiative as well as to Crabbes Creek Community Hall.
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THE 2013 FALLS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL PERFORMERS This year we’re bringing music of the spheres together, something for everyone. Dip into the artist profiles, plan a schedule, stick to at least half of it and just enjoy your time here. Discovering new bands is half the fun, have a wander.
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Busting onto the scene a few years ago with the unstoppable ‘Me and Guiliani Down by the Schoolyard’, these Brooklyn natives have been noisily carving a feel-good niche for themselves, and will return to our shores with a hugely anticipated live show in tow.
ANNA LUNOE
Supporting acts like Lupe Fiasco, Daft Punk, M.I.A and The Chemical Brothers with her strong tribal, two-step garage beats. Her mission is to get the crowd dancing and she succeeds, Lunoe has built a huge reputation for her DJ skills and general lust for life. The perfect way to kick off or wind down your night!
ASTA
Tasmanian songstress & triple j Unearthed High winner Asta has built a reputation for top-notch ethereal pop. With songs like ‘My Heart Is On Fire’ and ‘Escape’ burning up the airwaves, the nation is falling in love with this mind bogglingly young talent.
BIG SCARY
A special breed of ‘stop your car, listen and wait until the back announcer lets you know what that amazing song was’ – that’s Big Scary. Their 2013 album Not Art features tracks like ‘Phil Collins’, ‘Luck Now’ and ‘Harmony Sometimes’, all mini-masterpieces crammed into 3 minutes. On stage they are no less visceral.
BOMBINO
Bombino is an acclaimed guitarist and songwriter from Agadez in Niger. His unlikely musical partnership with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys has taken his incendiary rock and blues to the world. He will be making his maiden Australian voyage this summer!
BONOBO
There are musicians, there are DJ’s and then there is Bonobo. Hailing from Brighton, the man known as Simon Green to his folks has spent the better part of a decade mastering the culmination of precise DJ and electronic work with live band instrumentalism, culminating in this year’s larger than life record The North Borders.
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BORN RUFFIANS
Toronto’s indie rock trio creates a jaunty mix of shifty guitar riffs and hyper-chic vocals for a Pixies-esque shredded kind of sweetness. The band’s first album, Red Yellow & Blue arrived in spring 2008, they returned with 2010’s Say It and now in 2013, they’ve delivered their fourth studio album, Birthmarks, featuring the single “Needle.”
THE CAT EMPIRE
It may be an oversimplification but The Cat Empire has always been a band created for the singular purpose of making people dance. Harry, Felix and the boys are becoming nothing short of institutions on the Australian festival landscape – they really need no introduction. They’ll get a hell of a reception though.
CHET FAKER
He’s the man with the beard. His beard would give The Beards a run for their beard money. Much more than a hirsute object though, the hairy Melbournite has taken the local and international scene by storm – Faker’s down tempo soul and electronica sounds have seen him gain huge, much deserved popularity.
CRYSTAL FIGHTERS
Crystal Fighters have a unique sound, which, despite their London origins, is steeped in Euro culture. You’ll know their huge hit ‘Love Is All I Got’ and their newest record Cave Rave, which bears even more of that travelling folktronica goodness.
CUB SPORT
At the forefront of an exciting wave of Brisbane pop bands crushing the country in recent times, indie funsters Cub Sport have been spreading the good vibe to all and sundry. Singles ‘Told You So’, ‘Pool’ and ‘Paradise’ have confirmed the Cub Sport kids’ growing reputation as one of our best new exports.
CYRIL HAHN
Gaining notoriety after dropping glacial reverb all over Destiny Child’s ‘Say My Name’, the Swiss-born, Canada-based wunderkind has frisked up everything from HAIM to Solange to the xx – making him one of the most in demand producers on the planet at the moment.
EMMA LOUISE
First stirring us with her stunning debut single ‘Jungle’, this Brisbane native is a rare breed of songstress. Leaving her folk sound behind and unleashing the sublime ‘Boy’ late last year, the single was a precursor to her brilliant debut record Vs Head Vs Heart, which has become a favourite among critics and audiences alike.
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FLIGHT FACILITIES
Flight Facilities literally burst onto the scene in 2010 with their massive single ‘Crave You’. They have a hell of a knack for creating chilled out electro numbers like ‘Foreign Language’ and the blissful ‘Clair De Lune’ which, accompanied by a stunning video, landed at number 17 in last year’s Hottest 100.
GOSSLING
As far as highly anticipated Australian albums go, it’d be pretty hard to go past Gossling’s debut album ‘Harvest of Gold’ released this year. With a live show as charming as it is breathtaking – it’s a treat to welcome this young lady of the future back to the Falls stage.
GRIZZLY BEAR
One of the best-loved indie bands on the planet! These Brooklyn natives built a legion of fans with their albums–Yellow House, Veckitamest and Shields. The heady mix of the twin falsetto and tenor vocals of Ed Droste and Daniel Rossen accompanied by woozy atmospherics make Grizzly Bear a peerless proposition.
HANNI EL KHATIB
Describing his music as being tailor made for anyone “who has ever been shot or hit by a train”. Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys produced the San Franciscan’s latest record Head In The Dirt, and Khatib certainly shares that sense of economy and ability to transform a melody into huge energy.
HERMITUDE
One of the undisputed breakout stories of last year was Blue Mountains based hip-hop outfit Hermitude. With their unavoidable single ‘Speak Of The Devil’, its J Award winning clip and finally their Australian Music Prize winning album Hyperparadise.
HORRORSHOW
These dexterous West-Sydney lads known as Solo and Adit have thrived. Horrowshow have moved from strength to strength, blitzing festivals, sold out tours and dominating internationally as they go. King Amongst Many is the title of the new record and it’s completely accurate.
JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW
With a sound both timeless and modern, Irishman James Vincent McMorrow landed on Australian radars with last year’s enthralling album Early In The Morning and its stunning single ‘If I Had A Boat’. His songs pack sweet-as-honey falsettos and lyricisms that have you literally hanging on every next word.
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AMPITHEATRE STAGE TUESDAY 31 DEC 10.30-12.10 THE ROOTS 9.10-10.00 CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN RACKETTES 8.00-8.50 HOT DUB TIME MACHINE 6.50-7.40 MOUNTAIN MOCHA KILIMANJARO 6.10-6.50 LEGS AKIMBO 5.30-6.10 THE CORRESPONDENTS 4.50-5.30 LEGS AKIMBO 3.40-4.20 TOM THUM 3.00-3.40 LATE NITE TUFF GUY 2.00-3.00 LEGS AKIMBO
AMPITHEATRE STAGE WEDNESDAY 1 JAN 10.50-12.00 9.20-10.20 8.00-9.00 6.40-7.30 5.20-6.20 4.00-5.00 3.00-3.40 2.00-2.40 1.00-1.40 12.00-12.40 11.00-11.30
VAMPIRE WEEKEND ANNA LUNOE (DJ) THE CAT EMPIRE ANNA LUNOE (DJ) GRIZZLY BEAR ANNA LUNOE (DJ) THE RUBENS BONOBO JOHNNY MARR BIG SCARY WHITE DENIM THE PREATURES CHET FAKER LUNATICS ON POGOSTICKS
AMPITHEATRE STAGE THURSDAY 2 JAN 11.00-12.00 9.40-10.40 8.20-9.20 7.00-8.00 6.00-6.40 4.50-5.40 3.50-4.30 2.50-3.30 1.50-2.30 12.50-1.30 11.50-12.30 11.00-11.30
MGMT TYLER TOUCHE (DJ) THE WOMBATS TYLER TOUCHE (DJ) NEIL FINN TYLER TOUCHE (DJ) VIOLENT FEMMES POND SOLANGE EMMA LOUISE BOMBINO THE JOHN STEEL SINGERS HANNI EL KHATIB ASTA OLIVER TANK
FOREST STAGE 10.40-11.40 9.30-10.20 8.20-9.20 7.20-8.10 6.20-7.00 5.20-6.00 4.20-5.00 3.20-4.00 2.10-3.00 1.20-2.00 12.20-1.00 11.30-12.00
FLIGHT FACILITIES !!! (CHK CHK CHK) QUESTLOVE RUFUS TOUCH SENSITIVE HORRORSHOW TOM ODELL THE WAR ON DRUGS COMEDY RONNY CHIENG + AMOS GILL + NATH VALVO VIOLENT SOHO THE PAPER KITES POTATO POTATO
FOREST STAGE 10.40-11.40 9.20-10.20 8.20-9.00 7.10-8.00 6.20-7.00 5.10-6.00 4.10-4.50 3.10-4.00 2.10-3.00 1.10-1.50 12.10-12.50 11.20-11.50
WEDNESDAY 1 JAN
THURSDAY 2 JAN
CRYSTAL FIGHTERS HERMITUDE LONDON GRAMMAR CYRIL HAHN WAVE RACER THUNDAMENTALS JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW COMEDY DAVE CALLAN + DAVID QUIRK + MICHAEL HING CUB SPORT GOSSLING BORN RUFFIANS THE KITE STRING TANGLE
CLUB STAGE
CLUB STAGE 2.00PM 3.30PM 5.00PM 6.30PM 7.30PM 9.00PM 10.30PM 12.00AM 1.00AM
TUESDAY DECEMBER 31
SHAKSHUKA ASHLEIGH MANNIX COMEDY HOUR SHINNY SHINNY BOBBY ALU / FULL BAND THE GOOD SHIP RAPSKALLION FYAH WALK DJ MANUEL G-DEEP HOUSE/ELECTRO
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JD BARRELHOUSE MONDAY DEC 30 12.00PM 4.00PM 5.00PM 5.30PM 6.30PM 7.00PM 8.00PM
DJ KLEVAKUTZ LITTLE ODESSA CRUCIAL D SISKIN RIVER CRUCIAL D THE FUMES GRAZ
JD BARRELHOUSE TUESDAY DEC 31 12.00PM 4.00PM 5.00PM 5.30 PM 6.30PM 7.00PM 8.00PM 8.30PM 9.30PM 11.00PM 12.30AM
DJ KLEVAKUTZ HARTS SLINKY ASHLEIGH MANIX BAND SLINKY TORA SLINKY THE FUMES DJ RHYS BYNON PARKSIDE DJS DAS MOTH
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1 HUSSY HICKS BAND SARA TINDLEY COMEDY HOUR TORA WAXHEADS RAPSKALLION BOBBY ALU CHRIS BIAO DJ SET
2.00PM 3.30PM 5.00PM 6.30PM 8.00PM 9.30PM 11.00PM 12.30AM
2.00PM 3.30PM 5.00PM 6.30PM 8.00PM 9.30PM 11.00PM 12.30AM
MONDAY DECEMBER 30 ANDREA SOLER SUPA FRESH COMEDY HOUR THE GOOD SHIP JOEL SALOM SHAKSHUKA
2.00PM 3.30PM 5.00PM 6.30PM 8.00PM 9.00PM
THURSDAY JANUARY 2
MARSHALL OAKLEY ANDREA SOLER COMEDY HOUR BOBBY ALU RAPSKALLION SARA TINDLEY WILD MARMALADE FEAT. PAUL GEORGE CRUCIAL D
JD BARRELHOUSE WEDNESDAY JAN 1 12.00PM 4.00PM 6.00PM 6.30PM 7.30PM 8.00PM 9.00PM 10.00PM 12.00AM 1.00AM
DJ KLEVAKUTZ HOT DUB TIME MACHINE KIERON SEE THE FUMES KIERON SEE DARKHORSE KIERON SEE QUESTLOVE AUDUN ANNA LUNOE
JD BARRELHOUSE THURSDAY JAN 2 12.00PM 4.00PM 5.00PM 5.30PM 6.30PM 7.00PM 8.00PM 8.30PM 9.30PM 12.00AM
DJ KLEVAKUTZ LITTLE ODESSA BRENDAN MACLEAN BAND OF FREQUENCIES BRENDAN MACLEAN ASHLEIGH MANNIX BAND BRENDAN MACLEAN DARKHORSE SAFARI DJS ALPHABETICS DJS
ENTERTAINMENT
THE JOHN STEEL SINGERS
One of Australia’s best indie bands right now are the lads from Brisbane, The John Steel Singers. Their new album ‘Everything’s A Thread’ is filled with Afro-pop basslines; choppy power pop guitarsand-drums; Eno-esque weirdness; high, boys-on-the-beach vocal lines and dance moves reminiscent of Manchester’s late ’80s E-peak.
JOHNNY MARR
Finding fame with his experimental and downright game changing guitar work and song writing for The Smiths, Johnny Marr has become one of popular music’s greatest innovators to strap on a 6 string. Playing songs from both The Smiths and his debut solo album The Messenger, don’t miss this one!
THE KITE STRING TANGLE
The experimental solo project of alternative electronic artist and producer, Danny Harley, launched in May 2012, The Kite String Tangle venture is a seamless blend of ethereal pop through to the darker shades of ambient, electronic music. Gaining huge props and radio play on triple j right now.
LONDON GRAMMAR
‘Wasting My Young Years’, the debut single from London Grammar is one of those rare pieces of music with the ability to stop you dead in your tracks. It comes from their critically acclaimed debut album If You Wait which has seen their popularity on our shores sky-rocket.
LUNATICS ON POGOSTICKS
New South Wales based rapscallions Lunatics on Pogosticks live up to their wacky name with an equally unhinged sound. Taking cues from bands like Dune Rats and Bleeding Knees Club these impossibly young troublemakers deal in garage pop noise with a healthy dose of infectious melody thrown in for good measure.
MGMT
After charming all and sundry with their debut album Oracular Spectacular and subsequent classics like ‘Kids’ and ‘Electric Feel’, they took an epic left turn with 2010’s mind bending Congratulations. MGMT, everyone’s favourite space nerds, are now back with a new self-titled album and a whole new set of tricks!
NEIL FINN
What is there to say about Neil Finn that hasn’t already been said? Very little. The man is a musical institution, as the lead man of Crowded House, Split Enz and more! He’s coming to the Falls stage with solo works and past hits that will keep you singing and dancing.
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ENTERTAINMENT
OLIVER TANK
At the forefront of Australia’s thriving electronic scene, 23 year old Sydneysider Oliver Tank has made a name for himself with his deft, blissed out glitch pop. Citing the likes of James Blake and Bon Iver as influences, Oliver released his debut EP Dreams to amazing reviews all over the globe.
THE PAPER KITES
No doubt you will have heard one of their sublimely hushed tunes on the wireless – whether it be ‘Woodland’ from their debut EP, ‘Maker of My Time’ from it’s follow up Young North, or their debut long player States which is simply stunning.
POND
Riding high on the wave of crazy excess afforded by Beard Wives Denim, their breakout album of last year, WA psychedelic devotees Pond are back with Hobo Rocket. First single ‘Xanman’ is a classic piece of chunky guitar riffery, resplendent with Nick Allbrook’s now signature wail.
POTATO POTATO
Emerging from the North Coast of NSW, these four prodigies deal in folk pop inspired by the likes of Mumford and Sons and Fleet Foxes. Their spot on four part harmonies and lilting melodies have seen Potato Potato appear at festivals like Splendour in the Grass and Byron Bay Blues and Roots.
THE PREATURES
Sydney-siders The Preatures just make everything look so easy – whether it be their cool-as-fuck on stage swagger, their retromodern acid wash video clips or their girl-boy will-they-or-won’tthey vocal styles. And the songs! Dear God the songs! ‘Is This How You Feel’, ‘Take A Card’ and more. Don’t miss.
QUESTLOVE DJ SET
Questlove DJ Set. Those three words alone are probably all you need to get your skates on. The man is a legend – working with The Roots for the last two decades, AhmirKhalib Thompson has single handedly defined cool. Known for his gravity defying afro and laid back style, this set is totally unmissable. Also playing at the Jack Daniels Barrel House.
THE ROOTS
The thinking man’s hip-hop act, led by the unmistakable afro of ?uestlove and ably assisted by the likes of Black Thought, Kamal Gray and Damon ‘Tuba Gooding Jnr’ Bryso. You’ll know their massive hit ‘The Seed’ but there is so much more to The Roots – not least a knockdown-drag-out, riot of a live show.
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ENTERTAINMENT
THE RUBENS
Their debut album was an unmitigated success, with singles like ‘Lay It Down’ and ‘My Gun’ entering the national song consciousness quicker than you can say “hand picked Bruce Springsteen support”. Dreams really do come true, but for a band like The Rubens, the dream was really just the catalyst.
RUFUS
Sydney synth warriors RUFUS have been pricking up ears all over the country of late, riding a wave of radio play and an ecstatic live show to some serious props. Their debut album Atlas was recently made feature album on triple j, with tracks like ‘This Summer’ causing a stir and earning these lads a devoted following.
SOLANGE
‘Losing You’ was the infectious single from Solange’s debut EP of last year. Categorically, we can state that there wasn’t a single NYE party worth it’s salt that didn’t drop this jam. Teaming up with indie king Dev Hynes for her latest EP True, cements Solange’s pop sensibilities and status as the undeniable queen of cool.
THUNDAMENTALS
Sydney trio Thundamentals specialise in the kind of chilled out, soul drenched hip-hop that, when done right, can have you simultaneously nodding and scratching your head. The lads have recently dropped their latest killer single ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ from their upcoming third album.
TOM ODELL
Tom Odell is the latest in an extremely successful lineage of British singer songwriters to take on the world armed with little other than a collection of cracking tunes. Odell’s debut album Long Way Down made its way to number 1 on the 2013 British charts with singles like ‘Another Love’ and ‘Hold Me’.
TOUCH SENSITIVE
Known as something as a shapeshifter, Touch Sensitive (aka dance producer Michael Di Francesco) is taking a break from his day job as a multi instrumentalist for Van She to spend some time creating delicious danceable beats.
TYLER TOUCHE
Describing his sound as “nu-disco” – Tyler Touche is a 16 year old funkster out of Brisbane who is on a quest to discover the secrets of the French Touch. With a nostalgic mix of 80’s synth sounds and modern electro, he was a finalist in 2012’s triple j Unearthed High competition.
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VAMPIRE WEEKEND
Vampire Weekend is one of the biggest bands on the planet right now. With the release of this year’s Modern Vampires of the City, a follow up to their self-titled debut and 2010’s Contra it’s clear that we’re dealing with that rare breed of band who just keep getting better. Untouchable.
VIOLENT FEMMES
Forming all the way back in 1980, the Femmes have taken musical shape-shifting and adaptation to new levels during their illustrious career. They call themselves the “Grandfathers of folk-punk” – but it’s their timeless tunes that make them evergreen. Get ready to sing along to ‘Blister In The Sun’, ‘Kiss Off’ as they hit the stage.
VIOLENT SOHO
Known for giving absolutely zero fucks – it’s Violent Soho. Australia’s favourite Brisbane boys and purveyors of skull crushery have just released their third album Hungry Ghost which sees them poised to take the crown as the kings of clever grunge.
THE WAR ON DRUGS
This Philadelphia based indie rock outfit are on radars all over the world. Producing some of the most intoxicating guitar hazes this side of Highway 61 Revisited and selling out some of the most talked about shows of 2012, The War On Drugs return to our shores with reputation and skills to burn.
WAVE RACER
Wave Racer is a Sydney based DJ, producing startling psychedelic atmospheres with his rapidly growing tunes sets. All the rage at the moment through increased exposure on triple j and community radio, Wave Racer is a producer / sound designer on the crest of something amazing.
WHITE DENIM
Known for their uncompromising attitude and frenetic live shows, White Denim hail from Texas and seem to have inherited that city’s propensity for reckless abandon. Bringing their latest album Corsicana Lemonade with sounds of woozy punk-rock to our shores for the very first time!
THE WOMBATS
No strangers to Australian shores, our part of the world has fallen madly in love with The Wombats. Ever since we first got a whiff of their infectious singles ‘Let’s Dance To Joy Division’ and ‘Jump Into The Fog’ it’s been love like Diddy and Kong between us Aussies and these cheeky Liverpudlian rascals.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Boogie nights Start puttin’ on the ritz! Get dressed up to get down. Boogie Nights is all about extravagant dancing, colourful costumes and good times. This year our artists will be shuffling on and off the stage together throughout the night. Come and join the conga line.
THE CORRESPONDENTS HOT DUB TIME MACHINE
Hailing from London, specialising in a heady brew of blues, jazz, electro, dub-step, drum n’ bass and just about anything in between. Their live show explodes the structure of a DJ/MC, hurling tracks at the audience in full on flamboyant costumes.
LEGS AKIMBO
International gamers Klaus and Fanny are both previous Olympic athletes obsessed by fitness and the desire to win. So do you play to win? Do you leave your competitors in the dust? Do you play fair but rough? Legs Akimbo is your ticket to glory. Hop in the ring and get your hands dirty.
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Hot Dub Time Machine is powered by a top-secret carbon neutral energy source. It’s generated by the crowd singing along and dancing as you make your way through years and decades past with music and special AV effects!
MOUNTAIN MOCHA KILIMANJARO
This six-piece, groove obsessed, perfectly attired, Japanese funk explosion do their home city proud playing some of the rawest and deepest cuts you’ve heard this year.
CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN’ RACKETTES
A choreographed machine driven by the engines of drums, brass, soulful vocals, shimmering harmonies and handclaps! Clairy and co’s rock n’ roll swagger and jerky dance moves dominate the stage.
LATE NIGHT TUFF GUY
Known as the Godfather of Techno throughout the early 90s, LNTG uses his deep understanding of music history and penchant for modern grooves to collide a collage of sounds. Whether you’re on your way up or down, he has you covered.
TOM THUM
This Brisbane based beat-boxer has achieved a mind-boggling amount in a short space of time. Winning the World Beatbox Championships in 2005 – he’s at his best with a simple microphone and pedal, using little more than what the good dude gave him.
ENTERTAINMENT
LAUGH OUT LOUD
Hitting your funny bone at Falls this year
AMOS GILL
Gill is fast becoming one of the best young funny men in the country. Runner up in the national RAW comedy competition, after which he took that momentum and used it to pick up a nomination for ‘Best Emerging Comedian’ at the 2013 Adelaide Fringe Festival for his popular solo show You’ve Changed.
MICHAEL HING
Despite his family’s best efforts, Michael Hing has become a stand up comedian, improviser and writer. He is a regular performer and producer within the Sydney scene, as well as on the wider festival circuit, where his brand of intelligent, unapologetic comedy has carved out a dedicated fan base against all odds.
DAVE CALLAN
One of the most loveable faces on the Australian comedy scene. You’ll know Dave from his tireless output over the last few years, whether it be through his hilarious late night Graveyard Shift show on triple j, his many successful stand up shows or his guest appearances on shows like Good Game.
NATH VALVO
When he’s not performing solo full-length shows, Nath tours Australia with his razor sharp bitchy and ballsy material. He is also an announcer on NOVA FM, has recently featured on ABC’s Dirty Laundry Live and can be seen on The Project (occasionally).
DAVID QUIRK
As honest and brutal as comedians come, David Quirk brings his dark observational humour to the stage this year. As the target and butt of his own jokes, the Melbourne based comedian explores the contrast between his rock n’ roll fantasies and his place in the real world.
RONNY CHIENG
Comedians don’t often get described as “no nonsense” but Ronny Chieng is just that kind of guy. Ronny was named as one of the ‘Top 6 Up-and-Coming’ acts to watch by The Age and one of the ‘Top 10 Rising Comedians’ in Australia by the Sydney Morning Herald!
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THE VILLAGE THE BIG TOP DECEMBER 30
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12.45pm The Bollywood dancers 1.30pm Mr. Speaker 2.45pm Hussy Hicks 3.45pm Shiney Shiney 5pm Invisible friend 6.30 The Button Collective 8pm Die Roten Punkte 9.15 Rapskallion
10am Reilly Fitzalan 11.15am Rapskallion 12.30pm Ilona Harker 1.45pm Die Roten Punkte 3pm Juzzie Smith 4.15pm Hussy Hicks 12.15pm “Bring On The Dancing Girls” The Buffalo Gals Can Can Co & The Real Gone Hick-Ups 1.30am Button Collective
10am 11.15
Reilly Fitzalan The Button collective 12.30pm Die Roten Punkte 1.45 pm Renne Simone 3pm Rapskallion 4.15pm Mae Wilde show 12am Deya Dova 1.15am Freq Shift
10am Reilly Fitzalan 11.15am Juzzie Smith 12.30 pm Joel Salom 1.45 pm Dangling My Tootsies- Songs of Weimar Berlin’ by Annie Lee 3pm Rapskallion 4.15pm Feista and Button Collective accompany 12am Die Roten Punkte 1am Willow Beats
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2pm Miss Belle Benet +Tina Trash + Grande Gulp tour + Joel Salom 3.30pm Comedy set + Dr Seth Greengil +Kiki + Dolly Pardon me + more 5pm Vaudeville of the Vulva + The Incredible Flea Circus + Tina Trash +Kiki 7pm Shirlee Sunflower+ Lou Harwood + The Incredible Flea Circus + The Cassettes 8.45pm Porcealin punch- FIN- A Dead Sea Cabaret
1.15pm Miss Belle Benet + Dolly pardon me + Cassettes + Kimberley McIntyre 2.30 Comedy set + The Incredible Flea Circus + Dr Greenlie 4.15 The Captain Syphilis Experience 12.30am Porcelain Punch-FIN- A Dead Sea Cabaret 1.30 The Incredible Flea Circus + The Captain Syphilis Experience + Shep Huntly
1.15pm Vaudeville of Vulva, Kiki+ The Captain Syphilis Experience +Miss Belle Benet 2.30pm Comedy Shep Huntly + Tina Trash and more 4.15pm Kiki + The Incredible Flea Circus + Shep Huntly + Joel Salom 12.30 Porcelain Punch “ FIN- A Dead Sea Cabaret” 1.30 The Incredible Flea Circus + Dr.Seth greengil + Lou Harwood
1.15 Miss Belle Benet + Tina Trash + dr.seth greengil + Shep Huntly 2.30 Comedy Set + Tina Trash + Annie Lee + Shep Huntly + more 4.15 The Incredible Flea Circus + Joel Salom + Shep Huntly +Kiki 12.30 Porcelain Punch “ FIN- A Dead Sea Cabaret” 1.30 The Incredible Flea Circus + The Captain Syphilis Experience + Kiki
DECEMBER 30
DECEMBER 31
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1-3pm The Incredible Flea Circus Porcelain Punch 4-6pm THE CAPTAIN SYPHILIS EXPERIENCE Bollywood dancers 6-8pm Snail The Cassettes 8-10pm Wacko Blotto The Lab Suzy Leigh
2-5pm The Incredible Flea Circus The Cassettes Porcelain Punch 12-2am Wacko and Blotto The Lab
2-5pm The Incredible Flea Circus CABIL WOOLFZINGER The Slow Show Porcelain Punch Nurse Perverse 12-2am The Lab Wacko Blotto
2-5pm The Incredible Flea Circus The Slow Show Nurse Perverse Porcelain Punch 12-2am Mc3 _ Andy Wacko Blotto
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DECEMBER 31
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Acoustic Music 4pm-5pm So you think you can interpretive dance 8-10pm Films
1-2pm Writing Workshop 3-4pm Acoustic music 4pm-5pm So you think you can interpretive dance 12-2am films
1-2pm Writing workshops 3-4pm Acoustic music 4pm-5pm So you think you can interpretive dance 12-2am Films
1-2pm Writing workshops 3-4pm Sistagurl 4pm-5pm So you think you can interpretive dance 12-2am films
PETITE GRANDE
ROVING
OUTDOOR 2.30-3.30pm
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BOLLYWOOD SISTERS
WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE It’s time for a total eclipse of the art! The Village presents a labyrinth full of performance art, sculpture creations, interactive games, burlesque, theatre, yoga and more. With artists and installations from across Australia and the world, it’s a space packed with an organised kind of chaos, loveable characters, enchanting music and charming surrounds. Everything is bigger this year, physically and metaphysically, wander on in and check it all out.
THE BUTTON COLLECTIVE
The Button Collective is an exciting gypsy folk band from Lismore. Their music borrows elements from traditional folk-dance bands of Ireland and central Europe, spiced with the spirit of the fast-paced bluegrass from America, and all with a very personal and intimate delivery.
CABILWOOLFZINGER
This oddball character in her ancient rickety wheelchair is a fortune teller extraordinaire, set to have you in stitches with her antics and she brings the bandages to boot! If you don’t find her on the streets, be sure she’ll find you!
The Bollywood Sisters have been dancing all their lives! Their South Indian heritage and their passion for dance led them to Bollywood Dance 10 years ago. They love to share the joy and energy that Bollywood Dance brings.
THE CAPTAIN SYPHILIS EXPERIENCE
Watch in wonderment as Syph juggles a knife, a monkey and Jeffery the severed arm, balances Eliza the tailless mermaid on his head or of course, swallows his own willy and plays Serbian folk tunes on a piano accordion whilst riding a one wheeled bicycle. Sound confused? Go and check it out.
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THE CASSETTES
Marissa Treichel and her 80’s dance troupe bring rapture, exhilaration and uncontrollable ecstasy with their choreographing and dancing to 80’s rock anthems with nine women and one hairy dude. Channeling insane quantities of jazz hands and shameless hairography, The Cassettes spread unbridled dance enthusiasm and intense eyes to festival goers everywhere.
DEYA DOVA
For more than a decade DEYA DOVA’s albums have been on high rotationin cult music collections around the globe. Her musical journey has spannedgenres including world, ambient, global electronica, breakbeat,down-tempo, glitchhop, and origins, as a guitarist, singer/songwriter.
DANGLING MY TOOTSIES - SONGS OF WEIMAR BERLIN BY ANNIE LEE
Award winning actor and cabaret artist Annie Lee presents a unique journey through the haunting and intriguing songs of the poets of the Weimar Republic, and the very personal story of the woman who kept those songs alive, German cabaret legend Agnes Bernelle.
HUSSY HICKS
DIE ROTENPUNKTE (THE RED DOTS) OTTO & ASTRID ROT
Fresh from supporting Amanda Palmer at The Roxy in LA, the prince and princess of the Berlin underground indie rock and Europop scene are coming to Byron Bay for the very first time! Fans of Spinal Tap and Flight of the Conchords, say “Hallo!” to your new favourite band.
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DR. SETH GREENGIL
What is doctor Seth Greengil? It would appear Seth’s mother was some kind of goblin,his father, a perverted elf. DNA testing has found definite traces of rat, either way, this “man” is not to be trusted! Witness Dr. Seth’s “time machine” & his “psychotic powers” as his miracle “wonder-tonic”, heals shoestrings, brings dead arms back to life and cures armpit fungus!
Since forming in 2006, Julz Parker and Leesa Gentz have forged their own, very unique way into the global music scene. Their influences are drawn from family record collections of old skool blues and country, and from their travels, combining a distinctly Australian roots edge with European gypsy guitar, Arabic rhythms and optimistic social commentaries.
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ILONA HARKER
Raised in the far northern territories of Australia, Ilona Harker’s? music hums through bones to stir deep weirs in forgotten wilderness. Her voice gently whispers tired embers into wild flamed tresses that dance with her signature folk-noir feel.
JIMMY WILLING PRESENTS: BRING ON THE DANCING GIRLS
Lead by Brisbane’s one and only Bertie Page get ready to dance with old time, burlesque, bump & grind and good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll. This is all set to the sounds of Jimmy Willing & The Real Gone Hick-Ups stomping out the coolest country this side of the Picket Wire River. Don’t Miss It!
KIMBERLEY MCINTYRE
Presenting The Funeral Plan, a quirky piece of dance theatre that looks at the process of planning ones own funeral, a DIY approach to the myriad of choices surrounding the business of death, dying and disposal, whilst celebrating life at the same time. Kimberley is a dance artist skilled in the art of improvisation and spontaneous performance making.
JOEL SALOM
Joel Salom is charismatic and a born performer – quick-witted and a fabulous improviser. However, not only is Salom one of the best physical comedians you will ever see, he is also one of the best jugglers. Joel is an act not to be missed.
INVISIBLE FRIEND
The Invisible Friend sound is distinct and hypnotic. From hauntingly intimate melodies, to heady funk jams and anthemic rock and blues roots, Invisible Friend pack their story telling and love of gritty analogue influences, and fuse them with their ingenious musicianship and arrangements, embossed with the band’s soulful three part vocals.
JUZZIE SMITH
Juzzie Smith’s music has the feeling of freedom pulsing from within it. Using a combination of keyboard, guitars, harmonica and percussion (all played with mind-blowing mastery by Juzzie) his unique music embraces elements of the blues, folk, groove and roots. But above all it’s feel-good music that soothes the soul and makes the heart sing.
THE LAB
Not one but two idiot servant professors are holed up in a backyard lab. Clumsy, eccentric and insane they play god and they play hard – this is an accident waiting to happen. Benevolent intentions are boiling on the bunsen burner like a toxic cocktail of speed bomb and time bomb, watch now but don’t get too close.
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THE VULVA
Laura-Doe’s Vaudeville of the Vulva is a hilarious, yet educational, comic cabaret, dripping with tongue-in-cheek humour as it explores the state of society’s attitudes to female genitalia.
THE LOLLIPOP LADIES
Crowd control at it’s funniest! Be led across randomly appearing zebra crossings, revolve around spontaneous roundabouts made of unsuspecting people, obey bizarre street signs or suffer undignified punishment. Watch this hilarious inclusive comedy unfold.
MISS BELLE BENÉT
Jazz, blues, burlesque, cabaret and chanteuse. A Sassy singer/songwriter influenced by the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington & Peggy Lee with the panache of Barbara Streisand, Eartha Kitt and Josephine Baker. Belle is sure to light up any stage with her sexy glad-rags and sultry jazzy/ blues tones.
MISS RENEE SIMONE
MR SPEAKER AND THE PEOPLE PARTY
Born in the streets of Byron Bay, Mr Speaker & The People Party blend old school grimy hip-hop & funk grooves with new school beats, live instrumentation and crowd participation. With skilful rhymes and untamed Break moves, Mr Speaker’s charismatic stage presence produces an explosive and unrivalled show full of vibrant musical energy!
THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF MS MAE WILDE’S IDENTITY CRISIS.
Join Ms. Wilde in her lush dark rambling garden where fecund flowers spring from her furtive footsteps and discover who this mysterious Madame really is. This cabaret/ musical/gardening adventure will rush you through the custom queues of time and niftily tie in an obligatory twist to help remind us that to love oneself is truly the beginning of life long romance.
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Born of Jamaican heritage in the UK, Miss Renee Simone was bathed and nurtured through childhood in her mother’s collection of soul and jazz records: Nina Simone, Randy Crawford and Billie Holiday sang her lullabies imbibing in her the classic diva that resonates so richly through her work today.
PORCELAIN PUNCH
Porcelain Punch’s FIN A Dead Sea Cabaret is a dark and comedic portrayal of the hunger, desire and fragility inherent in a world with limited resources, in a series of short Vignettes played in Pantomime on the decks of an 1800’s ship where supplies are running out.
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SAFETY FIRST
RAPSKALLION
Spawned in the back alleys of Melbourne’s bohemia 5 years ago, the Skallions have been peddling their mixture of rustic romanticism, junkyard blues, pikie polkas, whirling waltzes, and vaudevillian rock n’roll vignettes, internationally and Australia wide, at far flung festivals, Spiegel tents, National galleries, and roguish soirees beneath bridges.
With breath-taking acrobatics and knife-edge hand balancing, these boys from Mullumbimby will leave you awe struck. The Safety First crew of Lachie, Isaac and Kye have graduated from youth circus to bring their cheeky, fastpaced, high-flying skills to the Falls Festival. Juggle, balance, fly: the Safety First boys pack in the lot!
REILLY FITZALAN
Since picking up the guitar at the age of 15, Reilly has written prolifically and hit the streets to hone his craft as a performer. With a driving passion and undeniable natural talent, Reilly has focused his music and his commitment to his art, becoming a regular performer throughout the East Coast.
SHEP HUNTLY
ShepHuntly is the modern godfather of Australian Sideshow. As a founding member of The Happy Sideshow he is responsible for establishing and popularising sideshow as a performance genre in this country.
SISTAGURL
A Northern Rivers based hip-hop crew, Sistagurl delivers banging dance beats to funk and reggae with conscious lyrical flows, funky Hip Hop scratches from DJ Thyloscene and dynamic dance moves that defy the impossible. Melodic, meaningful and thought provoking lyrical flows from talented female MCs and singers who are not afraid to speak the truth will leave you both shaken and stirred.
SHINY SHINY
Performance art meets live electro in this animated electro-cosm world that Shiny Shiny (aka Patty Preece and Melania Jack) bring to the stage. Their music takes influence from early 80s new wave while adding grinding electro house riffs, overlaid with seamless blends of pop melodies.
THE SLOW SHOW
Helix is a giant garden snail and Trichia his nature-loving human wife. The couple fell in love at a secret Monsanto lab in which they were both imprisoned. Managing to narrowly escape, using Helix’s super slime, they have since been inseparable, living a furtive existence whilst looking for the perfect greens to feed their domestic bliss.
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WACKO AND BLOTTO - BETTER THAN THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
Wacko and Blotto are two clowns in a technicolor caravan with a crappy chicken puppet and an unshakable belief in a fantastically doomed predicament. If you are connoisseur of comedy you will surely be taking home a doggy bag of laughs from this ridiculous and totally unique comic onslaught.
THE TINIEST CIRCUS WITH THE BIGGEST HEART!
Gasp at the High Dive! Marvel at the Flying Trapeze! Meet the Strongest Flea in the World! Juanita the Famous Flea Whisperer comes to you direct from touring the high roads ... the low roads and the dry dusty roads of this great World of ours.
SUZY LEIGH
A multi-talented, highly skilled and experienced circus comedian. Suzy will bring to Falls a range of hilarious and zany characters; Tina Trash, our favourite rock ’n’ roll Barbie blonde, Suzita, the operatic wonder, smashing glasses with her voice, and many more.
WILLOW BEATS
The gifted Melbourne based duo consisting of 23 year old Narayana Johnson and his 15 year old cousin Kalyani Mumtaz, better known as Willow Beats, have recently enjoyed some serious success, after gaining respectable rotation on triple j. Their debut selftitled EP features dreamlike currents peppered with choppy vocals sampled from Kalyani’s amazing voice as well as more heavy and club friendly Dubstep tunes.
A FILM & SOUNDTRACK CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF MORNING OF THE EARTH
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