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Nov 9, 2007

First line-up for the Golden Plains Festival announced

As if your wallet was paining enough because of the awesome musical treats heading our way in the first few months of next year.

The first line-up for the Golden Plains Festival was announced today and it looks a little bit like this...

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
Ween
The Vines
Iron and Wine
The Dirtbombs
Beirut
The Bang Gang Deejays
Optimo
British India
Buffalo Tom
Crookers
The Bamboos
Future Of The Left
South Rakkas Crew
The Scientists Of Modern Music
Jane Badlet and Sir
Jay Reatard
Pikelet
Kamikaze Trio
The Sea and Cake

A double headline Sydney side-show featuring Iron and Wine and Beirut would be somewhat awesome.

The festival will take place from March 8 to 10 (Labour Day long weekend) at the lovely Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in Victoria. A whole load more acts are set to be announced closer to the date.

You can enter the ticket ballot NOW via the official festival site.

Posted by Jonny | 0 Comments | Stored Under News | Artist Pages: Beirut British India The Dirtbombs Iron And Wine Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings The Vines Ween

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