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JamRock Showcase: J BOOG + MILLION STYLEZ

JamRock Showcase: J BOOG + MILLION STYLEZ

Supported by Saea Banyana Dance Group & Jamrock! Sound Crew

SAT 04 FEB @ 8:00PM

J BOOG taking the international reggae scene by force!

Not since Matisyahu has an American created such a buzz in reggae music. Read more

SEETHER

SEETHER

Supported by NUMBERS RADIO

SUN 05 FEB @ 7:30PM

South African rockers Seether are returning to Australia in support of new album ‘Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray’. “We are anxious and excited to get back to Australia. Read more

WU LYF

WU LYF

CANCELLED

Laneway Festival regrets to inform customers that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Wu Lyf concert scheduled for Monday 6 February at the Metro Theatre has been cancelled.

Refunds:

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PORTUGAL. THE MAN/GIVERS

PORTUGAL. THE MAN/GIVERS

Supported by Guineafowl

TUE 07 FEB @ 7:30PM

Having been announced for Laneway’s Sydney & Melbourne events, now get ready for a double dose of fun when GIVERS and Portugal. The Man bring their bright breed of psych-pop to Read more

THE DRUMS + CULTS - VENUE CHANGE FROM ENMORE THEATRE

THE DRUMS + CULTS - VENUE CHANGE FROM ENMORE THEATRE

Supported by DUNE RATS

WED 08 FEB @ 7:00PM

Laneway Festival’s The Drums & Cults co-headline show scheduled for Wednesday 8th February, will be moved from the Enmore Theatre to the Metro Theatre; which will also be an all ages event, Read more

ANNA CALVI

ANNA CALVI

CHANGE OF DATE & VENUE

Laneway Festival would like to inform customers that there has been a CHANGE OF DATE AND VENUE for the Anna Calvi concert, originally scheduled to take place at the Metro Theatre on Wednesday 8 Read more

M83

M83

THU 09 FEB @ 9:00PM

SOLD OUT

Hot ticket alert. M83’s new LP Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is a sure contender for the Album of The Year. It’s an ambitious, sprawling, epic 22-track double album and it’s outstanding. Read more

CROSSING RED LINES @ THE LAIR

CROSSING RED LINES @ THE LAIR

Supported by Jeff Chinky Fan Club, Papa Pilko and the Bin Rats & Equal Army

FRI 10 FEB @ 7:00PM

This concert is an awesome opportunity to see four respected and emerging Sydney bands launch 2012 with a major blast. Read more

CUT CHEMIST

CUT CHEMIST

FRI 17 FEB @ 8:00PM

The turntablist extraordinaire & founding member of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli is back! Dropping his most amazing live cut ‘n’ scratch audio-visual blowout ever!! Read more

INFECTED MUSHROOM & RONSKI SPEED

INFECTED MUSHROOM & RONSKI SPEED

Supported by KEIRRA JADE, LUI RAPTOR, OZZY & GALAKTIK

SAT 18 FEB @ 10:00PM

After storming performances in 2010 at Stereosonic, they return to smash out a 90 minute LIVE set and a 60 mins DJ set fusing trance, psychedelia and rocktronics fused with dubstep and a bit of Read more

IN-CYDE + DAWN HEIST @ THE LAIR

IN-CYDE + DAWN HEIST @ THE LAIR

Supported by Nobody Knew They Were Robots

FRI 24 FEB @ 7:00PM

IN-CYDE are a conglomerate of twisted heavy riffs and brutal beats, sweetened by haunting melody.

After 7 years and 3 albums IN-CYDE are truly hitting their stride and w Read more

MAYER HAWTHORNE

MAYER HAWTHORNE

Supported by Electric Empire & Fantine

FRI 24 FEB @ 8:00PM

How Do You Do? Asks Mayer Hawthorne on his brand new album and in February 2012, he returns with his band to Australia to find out! Read more

ANTISKEPTIC @ THE LAIR

ANTISKEPTIC @ THE LAIR

Supported by Move To Strike and Emperors

SAT 25 FEB @ 8:00PM

It’s been over three years since rock group Antiskeptic finished up after a ten year career that spanned a massive 1000 shows worldwide. Read more

THE ORB & BOMB THE BASS

THE ORB & BOMB THE BASS

Supported by Anikiko & Shane Sos

SAT 25 FEB @ 8:00PM

Rarely do two such iconic acts who where so fundamental in shaping electronica music come together for two truly amazing Live sets Gusto international proudly present an amazing smorgasbord of soun Read more

THURSDAY

THURSDAY

Supported by SAVES THE DAY + CIRCA SURVIVE

MON 27 FEB @ 8:00PM

Revered by their peers and fans alike New Jersey’s post hardcore pioneers THURSDAY have announced their last ever headline Read more

LOSTPROPHETS

LOSTPROPHETS

Supported by Kids In Glass Houses + Versa Emerge

TUE 28 FEB @ 8:00PM

In a career filled with millions of albums sales, sold out stadiums and a slew of awards, the LOSTPROPHETS have also Read more

ENTER SHIKARI

ENTER SHIKARI

Supported by LETLIVE. & YOUR DEMISE

WED 29 FEB @ 8:00PM

ENTER SHIKARI continues to defy those who dare seek to pigeonhole them. Read more

ZAKK WYLDE'S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY & HELLYEAH

ZAKK WYLDE'S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY & HELLYEAH

Supported by BLACK TIDE & HOLY GRAIL

THU 01 MAR @ 7:30PM

A heavy metal immortal, Zakk Wylde has ridden the rock and roll rollercoaster having played alongside Ozzy Osbourne fo Read more

BONOBO

BONOBO

Supported by GUERRE & OLIVER TANK

FRI 02 MAR @ 8:00PM

It’s been twelve long years since Bonobo’s debut Animal Magic pulled heartstrings across the globe and since then Simon Green has developed his emotive brand of electronica in to one of the world Read more

GLAMAZON ft RU PAUL

GLAMAZON ft RU PAUL

Supported by The Margaritas, Wild Spirit Aerialists, Jimmy Dee, Dan Murphy and Kitty Glitter.

SUN 04 MAR @ 8:00PM

RuPaul, the world’s greatest drag supermodel is heading to Australia for the first time in over a decade to perform live at “Glamazon”, a one night only dance party spectacular held in honour of Read more

CHIC feat. NILE RODGERS

CHIC feat. NILE RODGERS

MON 05 MAR @ 7:30PM

Put your dancing shoes on as legendary disco group; Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, are heading to Australia. Read more

THE RAPTURE + AZARI & III

THE RAPTURE + AZARI & III

THU 08 MAR @ 7:30PM

Fresh from the release of their latest album ‘In The Grace Of Your Love’ through Modular Recordings, The Rapture are back Read more

BORIS

BORIS

Supported by LAURA & SLEEPMAKESWAVES

THU 22 MAR @ 8:00PM

Most recently seen on our shores in 2010 playing two sold out shows at Sydney’s Vivid Festival, Japanese quartet Boris will be returning to Australia to visit the entire east coast in March, 2012. Read more

WATUSSI

WATUSSI

Supported by True Vibenation & Alphamama + More To Be Announced

FRI 23 MAR @ 7:30PM

After selling out three consecutive shows at The Basement and invigorating New Year’s revellers at Woodford Folk Festival, WATUSSI are taking the heat from their recently erupted sophomore album, ‘E Read more

CHILDREN COLLIDE

CHILDREN COLLIDE

Supported by DEEP SEA ARCADE & PALMS

SAT 24 MAR @ 8:00PM

Children Collide are back in full force with a brand new single ‘SWORD TO A GUNFIGHT’ and in true Collide fashion, the band will embark on a tour across the country giving aud Read more

BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB

BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB

THU 29 MAR @ 7:30PM

This March BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB ride south to play their very first Australian headline shows. Read more

YELAWOLF

YELAWOLF

Supported by BRIGGS & THE HAVKNOTZ

SAT 31 MAR @ 7:00PM

Do not miss the debut Australian tour of Yelawolf, the incredible Southern rap talent signed by Eminem to this Shady R Read more

JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO

JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO

TUE 03 APR @ 8:00PM

It’s been several years but finally we’ve managed to get one of the most requested and enduring artists back to Australia. Read more

YANN TIERSEN

YANN TIERSEN

THU 05 APR @ 8:00PM

It was one of those rare moments at a live gig when you realise you’ve been in the presence of greatness…Michael Hubbard, Music OMH

With a live review such as this… Read more

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA

SAT 07 APR @ 8:00PM

From a mysterious research facility in California to the stages of theatres and festivals across the globe, Zappa Plays Zappa is prepared once again to res Read more

ZIGGY MARLEY

ZIGGY MARLEY

SUN 08 APR @ 8:00PM

This is Roots, This is Rock, This is Reggae – THIS IS ZIGGY MARLEY! ! Read more

SEASICK STEVE

SEASICK STEVE

THU 12 APR @ 8:00PM

SEASICK STEVE is back!! – With a new album – and even perhaps a new direction and he’s heading our way. Read more

AUGUST BURNS RED & BLESSTHEFALL

AUGUST BURNS RED & BLESSTHEFALL

Supported by NORTHLANE

FRI 20 APR @ 7:00PM

When August Burns Red unleashed their 2009 breakout album, Constellations, they became a band that could no lon Read more

JOHN BUTLER - SOLO

JOHN BUTLER - SOLO

Supported by FELICITY GROOM

FRI 27 APR @ 8:00PM

Share a night of tales and songs with one of Australia’s most iconic singer songwriters – One of Australia’s favourite artists, John Butler returns to his roots to perform a series of solo Read more

SAMMY J & RANDY - THE INHERITANCE

SAMMY J & RANDY - THE INHERITANCE

FRI 04 MAY - SAT 05 MAY @ 7:30PM

Ancient parchments! Deadly secrets! Flimsy props! When Sammy J discovers he is heir to an enormous fortune, he seeks to reclaim his rightful throne. Will Randy stand in his way? Probably. Read more

THE MOUNTAIN GOATS

THE MOUNTAIN GOATS

Supported by Special Guests TBC

SUN 06 MAY @ 7:00PM

After releasing All Eternals Deck to critical acclaim last year The Mountain Goats will be bringing their unique brand of American indie storytelling to Australian audiences once again p Read more