We’ve got a whole new batch of Laneway Festival 2015 Sideshows that have been announced today, with east coast headline shows scheduled for many of the exciting acts named on the Laneway Festival 2015 lineup.
Acclaimed LA native Banks will play just one headline show in Sydney, the charismatic Mac DeMarco will play extra shows in Sydney and Melbourne while Vic Mensa has announced his debut Australian tour will include headline shows in the same cities.
Additionally, Norwegian indie rockers Highasakite will return once more to Australia in January for Laneway 2015 plus Sydney and Melbourne sideshows, as will bluesy rocker Benjamin Booker and Altana singer/songwriter Raury. While Flying Lotus and Lykke Li will play intimate Melbourne shows.
Music Feeds readers can keep up with all the sideshow news at the Laneway Festival 2015 Sideshows feed. Details of the latest sideshows are below.
Banks
Since her break-out London EP, L.A. native Banks has notched up a debut tour with The Weeknd, a BBC Sound of 2014 nomination, a breakout Coachella performance and a string of sold out shows around the globe. She’ll grace Laneways stages and the stage of her intimate Sydney sideshow armed with her compelling debut LP Goddess.
Banks Laneway 2015 Sideshows
Pre-sale starts 12pm Wednesday 5th November until 12pm Thursday 6th November.
General Public Tickets on sale 9am Friday 7th November.
Tuesday, 3rd February 2015
St. Stephen’s Uniting Church, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek
Mac DeMarco
Due to hit Australian shores alongside his mum, the charismatic Mac DeMarco, real name, Vernor Winfield McBriare Smith IV, is sure to win over even more fans with his penchant for cheeky lyrics and that endearing gap-toothed smile. At his Sydney and Melbourne sideshows he’ll be armed with his third record Salad Days, and plenty of oddball jams.
UPDATE 11/11/14: Mac DeMarco’s first Melbourne sideshow has sold out and other show has been added. See the updated information below.
Mac DeMarco Laneway 2015 Sideshows
Pre-sale starts 12pm Wednesday 5th November until 12pm Thursday 6th November or until pre-sale allocation is exhausted. Password: SALAD
General public tickets on sale 9am Friday 7th November
Friday, 30th January 2015
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek
Tuesday 3rd February 2015 – NEW SHOW
The Hi Fi, Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketek
Wednesday 4th February 2015 – SOLD OUT
The Hi Fi, Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketek
Vic Mensa
Chicago native Vic Mensa will be embarking on his debut Australian tour in 2015, playing select headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney as well as national Laneway Festival sets. The 21-years-old has already set out on a trajectory towards the top of the hip-hop game, propelled by the release of his debut EP Street Lights. Known for his captivating and energetic live shows, these dates are not to be missed.
Vic Mensa Laneway 2015 Sideshows
My Live Nation and Niche pre-sales start 12pm Wednesday, 5th November until 12pm Thursday, 6th November.
General public tickets on sale 9am Friday, 7th November.
Wednesday, 4th February 2015
The Hi Fi, Sydney
Tickets: Live Nation
Thursday, 5th February 2015
Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: Live Nation
Highasakite
Following their debut Australian tour this spring, Norwegian indie rockers Highasakite will return to Australia for St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2015 plus two sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne. They wowed Australian audiences earlier this year with their live shows in celebration of their new album Silent Treatment and are sure to do it again once more.
Highasakite Laneway 2015 Sideshows
Pre-sale starts 12pm Wednesday 5th November until 12pm Thursday 6th November. Password: TREATMENT.
General public tickets on sale 9am Friday 7th November.
Tuesday, 27th January 2015
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek
Wednesday, 4th February 2015
Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: Corner Hotel
Benjamin Booker
Having spent the last year on the road, touring with Courtney Barnett and Jack White (who personally requested him), and at European summer festivals, New Orleans blues rocker Benjamin Booker will join us for a run of Laneway sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne in 2015. The rising star’s self-titled debut is out now via ATO Records/Rough Trade Records. Get your hands on it and then snap up these sideshow tickets quick-smart.
Benjamin Booker 2015 Sideshows
Pre-sale starts 12pm Wednesday 5th November until 12pm Thursday 6th November.
General public tickets on sale 9am Friday 7th November.
Monday, 2nd February 2015
Newtown Social Club, Sydney
Tickets: Newtown Social Club
Thursday, 5th February 2015
Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Tickets: Northcote Social Club
Lykke Li
Swedish star Lykke Li has returned to the fore with I Never Learn, a collection of songs that deal with the heartbreaking reality of a break-up, and has made the top of many lists of favourite albums this year. With her compelling and at times confronting live show, Lykke Li will compliment her Laneway appearance with a special Melbourne sideshow.
Lykke Li Laneway 2015 Sideshows
Pre-sale starts 12pm Wednesday 5th November until 12pm Thursday 6th November. Password:GUNSHOT
General public tickets on sale 9am Friday 7th November.
Thursday, 29th January 2015
Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Raury
Talented Altana singer/songwriter Raury has clocked up some serious cred in his 18 years, collaborating with SBTRKT, swapping tracks with Kanye West and getting booked to open for OutKast, all before releasing a single record. Now with a debut LP Indigo Child in hand he’ll be hading to Australia with his unique blend of rap, folk and soul for Laneway Festival 2015 plus two sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne.
Raury Laneway 2015 Sideshows
Pre-sale starts 12pm Wednesday 5th November until 12pm Thursday 6th November. Password:INDIGO
General public tickets on sale 9am Friday 7th November.
Monday, 2nd February 2015
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tickets: Moshtix
Tuesday, 3rd February 2015
Howler, Melbourne
Tickets: Moshtix
Flying Lotus
Producer Flying Lotus is known for his genre-destroying tracks and is one of the most well-connected producers in the business. He’s collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Thundercat and more. Flying Lotus will be toting his 3D live show, Layer 3, to Laneway in 2015 plus one Melbourne sideshow.
Flying Lotus Laneway 2015 Sideshows
Friday, 30th January 2015
170 Russell, Melbourne
Tickets: 170 Russell
