As has been reported this month on the AU review, Australian artists are travelling around the globe with massive announcements seeming to be happening every day for their international tours and additions to festivals on all corners of the globe. Here is the up-to-date information on four of the most recent announcements in the UK, Canada and the USA:
CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK
Where? Toronto, Canada
When? 6-10 May 2014
A massive 32 Australian artists and bands will be making the trip – from the established You Am I and LA based Brode Dalle, who recently returned to Australia to tour with husband Josh Homme and Trent Reznor – to some of our favourite up-and-comers like Cub Sport, King Gizzard, Eli Wolfe, The Lazys and Elizabeth Rose… and then there are the artists who we’ve never heard of! Head HERE for the full list.
GLASTONBURY
Where? UK
When? 27-29 June 2014
Aussies Courtney Barnett and Jagwar Ma are joining a stellar gathering of musicians from all over the globe at one of the world’s most iconic music festivals. For more details head to: http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/
LOLLAPALOOZA
Where? Chicago, USA
When? 1-3 August 2014
Headlining the three day event – now in its 10th year and already sold out by the time we write this article – are Eminem, Outkast and Kings of Leon alongside names like Arctic Monkeys, Skrillex, Calvin Harris and Foster The People. Joining them are a massive TEN Australian bands, and New Zealand’s success story Lorde. They are: John Butler Trio, Cut Copy, Flume, The Temper Trap, Iggy Azalea, Courtney Barnett, Vance Joy, Jagwar Ma, Betty Who and Anna Lunoe.
More details available at http://www.lollapalooza.com/
OUTSIDE LANDS
Where? San Francisco, USA
When? 8-10 August 2014
Six Australian artists are on the bill here: COURTNEY BARNETT, FLUME, JAGWAR MA, CUT COPY, JOHN BUTLER TRIO and VANCE JOY. For more details head to: http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/
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For up-to-date international festival information, and to find out where your next favourite Australian artist is playing overseas next, keep your eyes on AU Abroad and our international news section over on the AU review.
