Gang Of Youths, Stella Donnelly Lead Fairgrounds Second Artist Announcement

After dropping a scorching first announcement back in August, Beloved NSW event Fairgrounds Festival has locked down a handful more Aussie acts for the December event.

With The Shins, Future Islands and more already confirmed, Aussie rockers Gang Of Youths lead the second announcement, bringing their new album, Go Farther in Lightness, to Berry from 8-9 December.

Also joining the bill is rising star Stella Donnelly, Golden-voiced troubadour Didirri, Sydney singer-songwriter Donny Benét and folk artist Adam Gibson & The Ark-Ark Birds.

Set two hours out of Sydney, this year’s event will also feature camping, a swimming pool, markets, record fair and more.

Here’s the full line-up:

Friday 8 December
Future Island, Gang Of Youths, Japanese Breakfast, Noname, The Teskey Brothers, Plus Didirri, Donny Benet And Leah Senior
 
Saturday 9 December
Aldous Harding, Client Liaison, DD Dumbo, Hockey Dad, Holly Throsby, Jen Cloher, Marlon Williams, The Shins, You Am I, Adam Gibson, Jess Locke, Shogun (Royal Headache), Stella Donnelly, Spiral Stairs (Pavement), Press Club

“As it stands, Fairgrounds is an excellent experience, a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable gig removed from the modern maximalist mindset,” said The Music's Matt MacMaster of last year’s event.

Tickets are on sale now via the festival’s website.