The final round of Soulfest sideshows have been announced, lead by rapper Yasiin Bey, better known as Mos Def, hip hop legend Common and smooth singer-songwriter Maxwell both of whom are set to hit Australia next month for the inaugural Soulfest.
First up, Mos Def will play a solo headline show at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Monday, 20th October. Two days later he’ll then take the stage with Grammy winning hip hop artist, producer and actor Common for a massive double headline show at Perth’s Metro City.
Maxwell will be taking his smooth neo-soul stylings to Sydney audiences for a special solo sideshow at the Enmore Theatre on Tuesday, October 21st. He’ll have the support of fellow Soulfest artist Leela James.
“Australia’s first ever neo-soul, jazz and hip-hop festival”, Soulfest, will kick off on Saturday, 18th October at Sydney’s Victoria Park, before hitting up Yarra Park in Melbourne on Sunday, 19th October, concluding at The Riverstage in Brisbane on Saturday, 25th October.
The bill also features D’Angelo, Aloe Blacc, Angie Stone, plus local acts including Ngaiire, Miracle, and Ms Murphy. See the full lineup, dates and ticket information here. Sideshow details are below.
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Mos Def Soulfest 2014 Sideshow
Tickets on sale Tuesday September 16th
Monday, 20th October
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek
Common and Mos Def Soulfest 2014 Sideshow
Tickets on sale now
Wednesday, 22nd October
Metro City, Perth
Tickets: Oztix
Maxwell Soulfest 2014 Sideshow
Tickets on sale Wednesday 17th September
Tuesday, 21st October
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek
