Tag: Splendour In The Grass
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Calls for independent inquiry into Splendour in the Mud debacle
A month on from the so-called Splendour in the Mud debacle, and some Byron Shire locals are calling for the event to be scrapped. The three-day event was plagued by poor weather, planning and traffic mayhem.
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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS POLICE REPORT CARD
Authorities say overall, festival-goers were well behavedduring Splendour in the Grass, with arrest numbers down significantly on previous years. In a crowd of around 50,000, just FOUR court attendance notices were issued. Three people were given move-on directions and four people were removed from the event by police. Meanwhile, a 25-year-old Queensland man has been…
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DAY TWO SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS GOES AHEAD WITH MUSIC LOVERS FLOCKING TO THE SITE
After cancelled acts and miserable conditions plagued day one of Splendour In The Grass – music lovers have wasted NO time to catch their favourite bands on stage today. Embracing the mud and sludge, organisers say despite lengthy repairs needed to the grounds – the show will go on.
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THE STAGE IS SET FOR SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2022
Splendour in the Grass is finally returning to North Byron for the first time in three years. Ticket holders have been eagerly waiting, but a last minute change to the rules has forced some to cancel their plans.
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BYRON BAY BUSY WITH EASTER AND SCHOOL HOLIDAY VISITORS
Despite concerns Byron bay would miss out on one of its busiest tourist seasons – the coastal town is back on track, bustling with visitors these school holidays. After a busy month of cleaning up from the floods – businesses are welcoming the boost.
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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 2021
Byron Bay’s Splendour in the Grass festival has been postponed due to the pandemic. It was scheduled for July, but organisers have pushed it back another four months. In an email to ticketholders, they explained that under current restrictions and with international borders still closed, it wouldn’t be feasible for the event to go ahead.…
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AXED SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS STRANGLES LOCAL TOURISM BUSINESSES
This weekend would have seen thousands of festivalgoers flock to North Byron Parklands, for Splendour in the Grass. But with the event cancelled this year, tourism businesses are feeling the pinch.
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HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED FOR SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2021
British group, Gorillaz will headline next years Splendour in the Grass. Following on from its cancellation this year, Byron’s popular music festival announced it’s headliners for 2021 today. Gorillaz will headline Splendour’s opening night, while The Strokes and Tyler, the Creator have agreed to return after originally planning to play this year. Tickets are on…
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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS CANCELLED FOR 2020
It was postponed until October earlier this year, now organisers have cancelled Splendour in the Grass altogether, due to coronavirus restrictions. All tickets purchased will carry over to next year or for those who can’t attend, refunds will be issued. Organisers say they intend to rebook as many of the 2020 artists as possible. (NO…
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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
Splendour in the Grass has today confirmed they have postponed the annual music festival to Spring, due to the spread of coronavirus. Festival organisers say they are “confident” the rescheduling of the event to later in the year will work, with several artists already confirming their attendance for the October dates. All original tickets are…