EXCLUSIVE: Surprise Splendour Star Tina Arena Names Her Top Five Acts Of The Festival

Aussie music superstar Tina Arena stunned us all when she made a surprise appearance on stage with Client Liaison at Splendour In The Grass this weekend. 

Not only did the ARIA Hall Of Famer wow the Byron Bay crowds with her performance, but Arena even managed to grab the attention of Aussie politician Anthony Albanese this week. 

FKN DEAD at @tinaarena and @clientliaison smash at #sitg2017. Someone call the police cos they murdered me. This is obvs my ghost tweeting.

— Michaelle Tomolo (@MichaelleTomolo) July 25, 2017

TINA ARENA AT SPLENDOUR IM DONE.
I HAD NO FOMO UNTIL THEM JUST GET OUT.

— bec(@mirrorballsuit) July 23, 2017

 

#Timeless #sitg2017 @tinaarena @triple_j

A post shared by Client Liaison (@clientliaison) on Jul 23, 2017 at 8:29pm PDT

But as it turns out, we weren't the only ones blown away. Arena tells us who caught her eye at Splendour 2017.

client liaison

"How could I not… I love everything about this band. Their musicality, their visuals, their sense of humour, the irony; they just make you feel good."

Pic by Markus Ravik

haim

"Great pop from LA. I really dig these girls, their songs and their vibe. What a great festival band."

Pic by Markus Ravik

peking duk

"Killer Aussie act, their music and energy are infectious."

Pic by Clare Hawley

the xx

"Stunning album from these Brits. Gorgeous melodies and super-cool sonically."

Pic by Markus Ravik

banks

"Great sound, interesting genre defying music."

Pic by Clare Hawley

Arena kicks off her 'Innocence To Understanding' Greatest Hits national tour this September, while she will also feature at this year's BIGSOUND as a keynote speaker. 

For more details on the shows, including a look at all venues and dates, click on theGuide.