After the resounding success of last year’s Fore Shore music festival it seems Canberra will be spoiled for choice in 2008 with Friction and Lexington Music once again joining forces to launch a brand new event for the dance fans of the nation’s capital.

The name of the new festival has been revealed as Warehouse, which should give you some indication of the style and approach. It’s set to take place on Saturday May 31st, running 1pm to 11pm at the AIS Arena, with both indoor and outdoor spaces offering up multiple musical arenas.

First round line-up:

Mixmaster Mike (Beastie Boys)
Cassius (DJ/Live, France)
Utah Saints (‘Something Good’ UK)
Bonde Do Role (Live, Brazil)
Mr Oizo (Ed Banger)
Van She Tech
Ajax (Aus #1 DJ)
TV Rock
The Aston Shuffle (‘For Everyone’)
Jeff Drake

Keep your eyes glued to ITM over the coming weeks as there’s more acts still to be announced. A very limited first release of tickets will be available for $49.95 (inc gst) + bf from 10am, Thursday 10 April, through Ticketek and Landspeed Records.