Considering the first round announcement of Global Gathering is still fresh in everyone’s mind, it’s come as a pleasant surprise that a second wave of acts have been added to the line-up for the Sydney and Melbourne legs of the tour so soon. If you’re in Perth or Brisbane sit tight, as confirmation of additional acts is expected for those cities early next week. In addition, dates and venues for Sydney and Melbourne are now also locked in.
The thought of seeing Mark Ronson, Kraftwerk, Sasha, Above & Beyond, Fischerspooner, Felix Da Housecat, The Orb, LA Riots and Larry Tee was exciting enough, but now with the addition of more internationals and some local talent to the party Global Gathering is truly shaping up to be one of the standout events of 2008.
Arguably most exciting in the latest batch of artists, the Gorillaz Sound System. This will be the first time Australia has ever experienced the Gorillaz’s audio-visual treat, and comes after a successful year of touring to international festivals like Pukkelpop and Creamfields. Not to be outdone, local legends Dirty South and The Potbelleez are also on board, as well as German trancer ATB and long serving Japanese tech DJ Kazu Kimura.
In Sydney the festival will take place at the Hordern Pavilion, Royal Hall of Industries & Entertainment Quarter on Sunday November 30th, and in Melbourne it all goes down at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday November 22nd.
New artist for Global Gathering – Sydney & Melbourne:
Gorillaz Sound System
Dirty South
The Potbelleez
ATB
Kazu Kimura
Who join previously announced acts:
Kraftwerk
Mark Ronson
Sasha
Above & Beyond
Felix Da Housecat
Fischerspooner
The Orb
LA Riots
Larry Tee
Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Saturday November 22nd
Tickets onsale Midday, Monday September 1st
Sydney, Hordern Pavilion, Royal Hall of Industries & Entertainment Quarter
Sunday November 30th
Tickets onsale Midday, Friday August 29th
Further Brisbane and Perth event details – venues, dates and new artists – will be announced next week. Keep your eyes glued to ITM!
inthemix is a proud media partner of Global Gathering, and in the lead-up will bring you all the latest news and updates on the tour first. To keep your finger on the pulse bookmark our festival page at www.inthemix.com.au/globalgathering!
If you’re wondering what to expect from the Gorillaz Sound System, have a listen to this YouTube clip:
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