In brief: BDO maps, SugarMountain timetable, UV Racesecret gig, SYN volunteers

Tue 10th Jan, 2012 in Local News

Big Day Out is only weeks away now and while we already have timetables the festival has now released the 2012 maps. With new venues and stage layouts in some cities (including Melbourne) it is well worth checking out what is where.

Gold Coast Map
Sydney Map
Melbourne Map
Adelaide Map
Perth Map

Another very different festival is happening this weekend; Melbourne’s Sugar Mountain which will return to The Forum Theatre for only its second year. With headline sets from some very fine talent, including Deerhoof, Thee Oh Sees and Tune Yards it is shaping up to be one very special weekend. Check out the set times.

THE WOMB

12.00am: Shabazz Palaces
11.00pm: Deerhoof
10.00pm: Thee Oh Sees
9.00pm: Tune-Yards
No Lights, No Lycra Dancers
8.00pm: World’s End Press
7.00pm: John Maus
6.00pm: Pets With Pets

MESS+NOISE STAGE

11.45pm: The Harpoons
10.45pm: Lost Animal
8.30pm: DJ Yamantaka Eye (extended set)
7.45pm: Straight Arrows 6.45pm: Fox & Sui

THE SUMMIT

11.30pm: This Thing Presents
10.30pm: Prince Rama
9.30pm: Sun Araw (feat. visual artist Ben Barretto)
8.15pm: Julianna Barwick
7.15pm: Absolute Boy

And in more Melbourne news, the highly unpredictable and awesomely talented U.V Race will be holding a secret show on a rooftop somewhere on Thursday 26th January. Details for the Australia Day BBQ/gig, including the venue and supports will be announced soon – so stay tuned.

SYN FM is a not for profit youth run media organisation that provides training and broadcast opportunities for young Australians. The starting ground for dozens of local radio hosts and music writers it is a great place to get your foot in the door and learn everything there is to know about broadcasting. They are currently looking for volunteers aged 12-26 to help out with their Music Department in 2012. Just email music@syn.org.au for more info.