Laneway Festival Line-up Expands

Laneway Festival has announced its additions to the 2023 line-up today in an expansion that will change the lives of those added to the event.

The festival has added this year's triple j Unearthed winners; all picked to open the Laneway stage in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth.

In Adelaide, six-piece post-punk group Coldwave will warm things up for fans waiting to see Yard Act and Fontaines D.C. Their latest single, the jagged Buster, is a uniquely Australian take on the post-punk that's been popularised by bands from the UK and Ireland and beyond. Resembling the ominous nature of Gilla Band (previously known as Girl Band) songs, the band will prove why they pack out local Adelaide venues when they take the Laneway stage.

Alternative indie-pop artist Felivand is opening proceedings at Laneway Festival Brisbane, bringing a blend of soul, R&B and pop to the stage. Her single Stolen Seats from her debut album, Ties, is making waves on Unearthed, with warm sonic textures making her a must-see.

Sydney artist Abby Bella May brings a BENEE energy to her new track, Peace, with a touch of Mallrat - who is playing at Laneway - in her brand of pop music. May has been touring all year, performing at festivals like Lost Paradise and Yours & Owls along the way.

Nigerian-born, Australian-raised artist PRICIE has a rich, soulful voice that's irresistible when you play her music - just listen to her new song, U, U And Only You. Her natural talent has led to a collaboration with Genesis Owusu on Friendzone. Her infectious beats will have people dancing like they should be at a festival! Catch PRICIE in Melbourne. 

Lastly, country grunge artist Siobhan Cotchin is opening Laneway Festival in Perth. Her songwriting prowess feels as effortless as Phoebe Bridgers's best singles, with a live presence compared to Joan Jett. She recently dominated the West Australian Music Awards (WAM Awards), and with a sound that's both nostalgic and fresh, Cotchin will have audiences swaying to her raw new single, How Does It Feel.

The triple j Unearthed winners join a line-up led by Joji, Fred Again..., Phoebe Bridgers, Finneas, The Beths, Yard Act Slowthai, Turnstile, 100 Gecs, Girl In Red, Chaos In The CBD, Knucks, Ross From Friends, HAIM and Logic 1000.

Locally it also features the incredible Adam Newling, The Backseat Lovers, Harvey Sutherland, Jacotene, jamesjamesjames, Logic1000, Sycco, Tasman Keith and The Lazy Eyes. 

Find more information about the festival here.