Laneway Festival second roundline-up

Fri 11th Jan, 2008 in Local News

“Travelling street party” the St Jerome’s Festival was already looking essential, and now there are even more standout acts to entice you.

Round two of the bill includes a sterling international triple threat: beguiling Canadian five piece Stars, Chicago rap duo Cool Kids and moody rockers Manchester Orchestra. Also joining the tour nationally are Damn Arms, theredsunband, Darren Hanlon and The Vasco Era.

Each city also gets its own share of local notables. Check – œem out below.

Melbourne: Rudely Interrupted, Still Flyin, Violent Soho, Hot Little Hands, The Basics and Emily Ulman.

Sydney: Rudely Interrupted, Still Flyin, Violent Soho, Hot Little Hands and The Basics.

Brisbane: Still Flyin, Violent Soho, The Basics, I Heart Hiroshima, Yves Klein Blue and The Gin Club.

Adelaide: Aviator Lane, Lady Strangelove, Leader Cheetah and No Through Road.

This over-abundance of talent joins a value packed first round announcement: Feist, Gotye, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Presets, Kevin Drew, Dan Deacon, Via Tania, Okkervil, The Panics, Bridezilla, Devestations, The Brunettes, Little Red and The Holidays.

St Jermone’s Laneway Festival dates:

Saturday 23 February – Adelaide, Fowler’s Live, North Terrace

Sunday 24 February – Melbourne SOLD OUT, St. Jerome’s, Caledonian Lane, The Lounge & Lonsdale St.

Saturday 1 March – Brisbane, The Zoo, Winn St, Fortitude Valley

Sunday 2 March – Sydney, The Basement, Macquarie Park & Reiby Place, Circular Quay