The line-up for the 35th annual Newtown Festival has been revealed with a diverse range of local artists plus one overseas act named for the event.
New Zealand hip hop outfit Home Brew will join the likes of indie quintet Dappled Cities, blues rockers The Snowdroppers, Thundamentals MC Tuka, who'll be joined by The Basement Big Band and garage rock band Palms. Here is the full line-up for you to feat your eyes on:
Dappled Cities, Home Brew (NZ), The Snowdroppers, Tuka & The Basement Big Band, Nicky Bomba & Friends, Palms, Oscar Key Sung, Guineafowl, All The Colours, Sketch The Rhyme, Gay Paris, Shining Bird, Jones Jnr, The Green Mohair Suits, She Rex, Hobo Bordeaux, The Ray Mann Three, La Tarantella, Godfrey Uke & His Orchestra, The Morrisons, Fanny Lumsden & The Thrillseekers, Swamp Phat Jangles, Bogan Yoga & Rock & Roll Aerobics
The festival has become a staple of the Sydney calendar since it began in the '70s, with crowd numbers up around the 80,000 mark over the last few years. Past artists who have performed include The Whitlams, Sarah Blasko and Hermitude.
More entertainment at the festival will be on offer for adults and kids through fashion, art and food stalls, panels, amusement rides and puppet shows. Punters can also donate to local foundation, the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, which focuses heavily on helping disadvantaged and vulnerable community members. Head here to find out how to donate.
The event will take place at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park on Sunday 10 November. Check out theGuide for the details.
