The final lineup for the 2009 Obese Records Block Party has been revealed and it’s looking to be a veritable who’s who of Aussie hip hop. Always a label willing to embrace cooperation rather than competition, there are some notable Elefant Traks alumni along for the ride too.
Along with headliners Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, and the newly formed Gully Platoon, the tour will feature Illy (on all dates), Thundamentals (on most) and a rotating schedule of artists including Hyjak N Torcha, Spit Syndicate, Coalition Crew, Skryptcha, Bias B, and Reason alongside one-off performances from Urthboy, Horrorshow, Hunter, Rainman, Cross Bred Mongrels, Beats Working and many more. The tour’s homecoming in Melbourne will feature an extensive 10-artist extravaganza to cap off the run before heading off for its curtain call in Hobart.
Tickets for the month-long extravaganza are ON SALE NOW via the official Block Party website.
Full lineups in each city;
October 9 – Sydney, NSW @ The Metro
Drapht. Muph & Plutonic, Gully Platoon, Illy, Hyjak N Torcha, Spit Syndicate, Thundamentals, Skryptcha
October 10 – Newcastle, NSW @ The Cambridge Hotel
Muph & Plutonic, Gully Platoon, Illy, Spit Syndicate, Thundamentals, Skryptcha, Beats Working
October 11 – Albury, NSW @ Roi Bar
Muph & Plutonic, Gully Platoon, Illy, Spit Syndicate, Skryptcha
October 16 – Brisbane, QLD @ The Tivoli
Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, Gully Platoon, Bias B, Hyjak N Torcha, Coalition Crew, Illy, Thundamentals, Rainman
October 17 – Byron Bay, NSW @ Great Northern Hotel
Muph & Plutonic, Gully Platoon, Bias B, Coalition Crew, Illy
October 18 – Cairns, QLD @ Gilligans
Muph & Plutonic, Urthboy, Gully Platoon, Illy, Horrorshow, The Solemn Prophets
October 23 – Perth, WA @ Metro City
Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, Gully Platoon, Spit Syndicate, Illy, Thundamentals, Hunter
October 24 – Adelaide, SA @ Thebarton Theatre
Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, Gully Platoon, Bias B, Reason, Illy, Thundamentals, Cross Bred Mongrels, Prime & Purpose
November 6 – Melbourne, VIC @ The Palace (formerly The Metro)
Drapht, Muph & Plutonic, Gully Platoon, Hyjak N Torcha, Reason, Spit Syndicate, Thundamentals, Chasm & Vida Sunshyne ft. Damajah, Illy, Skryptcha
November 13 – Hobart, TAS @ The Brisbane Hotel
Muph & Plutonic, Gully Platoon, Bias B, Reason, Illy, Greeley