Splendour in the Grass 2018 Re-Cap
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Splendour in the Grass 2018 (20 – 22 July) is done and dusted, and what a fantastic festival it was. All 35,000 festival-goers were treated to perfect weather – clear, warm days and cool nights – and a jam-packed line-up of local, national, and international artists.
The site itself looked more colourful and dynamic than ever, complete with new flags, performers, art installations, and punters dressed-up and decked-out in true Splendour form.
Alongside the music, we enjoyed the science tent, forum discussions, the comedy tent, the craft tent, and the family-friendly Little Splendour. There truly was something for everyone. Our favourites were Henry Rollins in discussion in the forum and Aunty Donna’s comedy set.
As always, there was plenty of food to indulge in-between sets.
Finally, our musical highlights.
Photo: Stills in Time
Photo: Jess Gleeson
On Friday, we caught Murray from The Wiggles with DZ Deathrays, who played a few songs including an AC/DC cover. Lorde was the headliner, and she put on a great show.
Photo: Stills in Time
Saturday highlights include Franz Ferdinand, an old favourite, and Lil Xan.
Photo: Jess Gleeson
On Sunday, we watched Ball Park Music in the GW McLennan tent. We’d only seen them in the amphitheatre previously, and it was great to catch them up close on the smaller stage. And headliner Kendrick put on a killer performance – the crowd loved it.
Photo: Ian laidlaw
We can’t wait to see what next year has in stall. Thanks, Splendour in the Grass!
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