Splendour in the Grass Is Going Virtual This July With a Killer Lineup

Everything you need to know about Splendour XR.

Concert-goers finally have something to cheer for since COVID-19 pulled the plug on live music around the world: Splendour in the Grass is going virtual in July with a killer lineup.

Rebranded Splendour XR, Australia’s favourite winter music festival is going exclusively online, and anyone can get tickets.

Here’s everything you need to know about Splendour XR.

Wait, what is Splendour XR?

‘Cos of COVID, the minds behind Splendour in the Grass had to get creative. That’s how Splendour XR was born. 

With a lineup packed with over 50 artists and bands—both homegrown and overseas—Splendour XR promises you’ll feel like you’re actually there.

What about last year's Splendour?

If you bought a ticket for last years' Splendour that was cancelled by COVID-19, hold onto that ticket because that has been rescheduled for a special spring edition on Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 November.

The Gorillaz, The Strokes and Tyler, the Creator are all still headlining so you won't be missing out.

Basically, you're getting two Splendours in one year, which is dope. Although, with a slower-than-expected vaccine rollout and ongoing coronavirus outbreaks, there's always a chance that it could be delayed again. 

 Lit. Now, about this lineup?

Splendour XR have gone all out for their first—and hopefully only—online festival with Khalid, The Killers, Charli XCX, Grimes, CHVRCHES, Denzel Curry and Of Monsters and Men all sharing the top billing.

Joining them are Aussie heavyweights Vance Joy, Tash Sultana, Violent Soho, Spacey Jane, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and so much more.

Check out the full two-day lineup below.

DAY 1:
Khalid. CHVRCHES. Denzel Curry. Duke Dumont. Tash Sultana. Masked Wolf. Russ Millions. Band of Horses. Little Simz. Violent Soho. AURORA. Phoebe Bridgers. Vera Blue. Pink Sweat$. Client Liaison. Griff. Pond. Tayla Parx. Dune Rats. Methyl Ethel. The Chats. Triple One. Cat & Calmell. King Stingray. The Southern River Band.

DAY 2:
The Killers. Charli XCX. Vance Joy. Grimes Metaverse (Super Beta). The Avalanches. Of Monsters And Men. KAYTRANADA. Black Pumas. Hot Dub Time Machine. Millennium Parade. The Jungle Giants. Ocean Alley. Jungle. What So Not. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Sinead Harnett. Holly Humberstone. Spacey Jane. Crooked Colours. Amyl and the Sniffers. Wafia. Aviva. The Snuts. Band-Maid. Ziggy Ramo. Gretta Ray.

When is Splendour XR?

The festival is happening on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July, starting at 2pm AEST and finishing at 2am AEST.

Wait, how is it going to work?

Once you’ve got your ticket, all you need to do is jump onto the Splendour XR website on your mobile, tablet, laptop, desktop or whatever you use and you’re straight into the festival.

There’s gonna be 70 different cameras to choose from when watching your favourite sets, and don’t think that this will be just like watching a concert on YouTube. Each artist recorded their set in their own unique way to make it a once in a lifetime experience.

Oh, and you even get to create your own avatar to wander through the virtual Splendour grounds.  

So, what will a ticket cost?

First things first: you gotta get your ticket. A weekend ticket will cost ya $34.99 for the early bird special, while a single day ticket is $19.99.

Or you could blow out and get the super party pack for $279.99 which includes 5x weekend tickets, wristbands, Splendour tumblers, posters, coasters, straws, sticker pack, drink cooler bag for the bevvys, a freakin’ inflatable Splendour sign and Festoon Lighting to get the vibe just right.

That’s squad goals right there.

Looks like it's time to get the mates together, set up the party vibes and jump into Splendour XR.

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