SPLENDOUR XR: Playing Times, Sneak Preview + More!
With T minus 9 sleeps left between you and the inaugural Splendour XR it’s time to get your ticket, create your Sansar account, sort out your screen, go ham with a highlighter and work out your game plan!
No matter what kind of screen set up you have, you can experience Splendour XR. It’s available for viewing on phone, tablet, browser, desktop and VR for full immersion.
SPLENDOUR XR IN-WORLD SNEAK PEEK
Still trying to get your head around all this Splendour XR shiz? How about a sneak peek before the whole thing kicks off? From midday AEST Friday 23 July to midday AEST Saturday 24 July (just before gates open) Splendour XR will be throwing the virtual gates open to its front entrance space where you’ll find market and info stalls, a medical tent, the obligatory police presence and more. To access this free preview you just need to sign up to Splendour’s mailing list then wait for the instructions to hit your inbox. Easy.
In the meantime, you can peep a preview of Splendour XR below!
LINEUP CHANGES
2manydjs LIVE and Skegss are in :) / Violent Soho is out :(
Splendour XR is stoked to announce the addition of two new acts, Belgian maestros of mash ups and SOULWAX fame, 2manydjs LIVE and Australian surf garage legends Skegss!
Yes, Soulwax’s famed Dewaele brothers are preparing something special for Splendour XR. Renowned for their ability to turn impossible genre clashes into magnificent mixes, 2manydjs hugely influential ‘As Heard on Radio Soulwax’ series started a mash-up movement and led them to work with the likes of Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem and Daft Punk.
2manydjs ‘Under the covers’ LIVE show sees them using their magic mixing skills across both audio and animated visuals that have been created specifically for each track and based on the record’s artwork.
Byron Bay faves Skegss are also joining the party! Hot off the release of their massive sophomore album, Rehearsal, which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, the trio is ready to take you on a thrill ride through their sun-kissed garage rock. Skegss are on the cusp of world domination with their riotous sound that has sparked circle pits and stage dives the world over. Don’t miss it when they bring their raucous live show to a screen near you for Splendour XR!
Unfortunately, Violent Soho has withdrawn from Splendour XR. They sent the following message to fans…
“We’re extremely bummed to not be able to perform for our fans at Splendour XR. When our Splendour in the City performance was cancelled we scrambled to put together a new show for XR but the realities of lockdowns and border closures have made it impossible to get it set up in the short amount of time we had. We hope to see you all in real life some time soon” said Violent Soho.
Good times are ahead! Make sure you add 2manydjs LIVE & Skegss to your watch list!
FUNDRAISING
Support Crew Workers by Donating at the Splendour XR Giving Trees
Splendour XR has teamed up with the legends at Support Act, Australia’s only dedicated music industry charity, to support the Splendour crew workers that have been impacted by Covid-19. Support Act raises funds for people in the music industry when a crisis impacts on their ability to work in music.
That crisis is here. It’s no secret that the music industry globally has been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic and it continues to have a massive real-life impact for all our crew and suppliers – from sound people, tour managers and lighting techs to event staff, publicists, security, stage builders and all the companies we hire our festival equipment from.
Across the Splendour XR weekend, you will have a chance to offer some financial support for the most affected of our Splendour crew, by donating at any of the virtual giving trees dotted around the site. Or you can donate now here.
All donations over $2 made in Australian dollars are tax deductible. PLEASE help our Splendour family stay in the industry they love.
MERCH + ‘VERCH’ (VIRTUAL MERCH)
Look your best festival self IRL and online with Splendour XR merch and verch!
All your fave merch items are available – tshirts, sweats, trackies, stubby holders, teatowels. You name it, we’ve wacked some sick Splendour XR artwork on it! Available now here.
And your avatar can look the biznis too with our special Splendour XR verch. Hit up the merch stall in-world to purchase.
With 50 acts playing across the Amphitheatre, GW McLennan and Mix Up stages plus so much more to explore at the Forum, Global Village, Little Splendour, Comedy Club and Tipi Forest, Splendour XR will keep the party vibes flowing all weekend.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION IS OPEN!
Media can apply for media accreditation to Splendour XR before Monday 19 July here
DAY 1 - KHALID
CHVRCHES. DENZEL CURRY. DUKE DUMONT. TASH SULTANA. MASKED WOLF. RUSS MILLIONS. BAND OF HORSES. PHOEBE BRIDGERS. LITTLE SIMZ. AURORA. DUNE RATS. SKEGSS. PINK SWEAT$. VERA BLUE. CLIENT LIAISON. GRIFF. POND. TAYLA PARX. METHYL ETHEL. THE CHATS. TRIPLE ONE. CAT & CALMELL. KING STINGRAY. THE SOUTHERN RIVER BAND
DAY 2 - THE KILLERS
CHARLI XCX. VANCE JOY. THE AVALANCHES. 2MANYDJS LIVE. GRIMES METAVERSE (SUPER BETA). OF MONSTERS AND MEN. KAYTRANADA. JUNGLE. BLACK PUMAS. WHAT SO NOT. HOT DUB TIME MACHINE. MILLENNIUM PARADE. THE JUNGLE GIANTS. OCEAN ALLEY. KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD. SINÉAD HARNETT. HOLLY HUMBERSTONE. SPACEY JANE. CROOKED COLOURS. AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS. WAFIA. AVIVA. THE SNUTS. BAND-MAID. ZIGGY RAMO. GRETTA RAY
Splendour XR will hit your screen of choice from Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 July.
Available on mobile, tablet, browser, desktop and VR.
Splendour XR will operate LIVE globally on a single timezone, 12pm to 2am AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) (GMT +11) with programming kicking off from 2pm.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW - BUY HERE
RELEASE DATECLOSE DATETICKET TYPESINGLE DAYWEEKEND15 JULY22 JULY4TH RELEASE$27.99$46.9922 JULY25 JULYFINAL RELEASE$29.99$49.99
All video content will be available as video on demand (VOD) for 7 days after the event. It will be available via the web and mobile versions, the virtual world will not be accessible.
PARTY PACKS available from $79.99 including weekend event passes, wristbands, Splendour tumblers, event posters and more to bring the festival vibes to your Splendour XR viewing party! Check the website for party pack options, inclusions, prices and delivery. Australian orders close 19 July - BUY HERE.
THE STRUMMER COCKTAIL KITS - The Strummer cocktail is the taste of Splendour. Named for the legendary Joe Strummer, it is the staple cocktail of Splendour in the Grass’ backstage artist bar of the same name. A long, tall taste of passion fruity gingery goodness, with a nip of Smirnoff Red No 21 Vodka. Australian Splendour fans can get the cocktail kit delivered direct to their door for an unreal Splendour XR experience - BUY HERE. Please drink responsibly.
SPLENDOUR XR
It’s Unreal
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July 2021
splendourxr.com
