MOFO Unveils Stellar 2016 Line-Up

16 October 2015 | 11:00 am | Staff Writer

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Following last week's announcement that UK psych-rockers The Flaming Lips will be headlining the Museum Of Old & New Art (MONA)'s MOFO festival, the complete line-up has today dropped which features some big names on the 300-plus bill. 

Joining the iconic Oklahoma act at the event which takes place from 13-18 January next year include renowned UK solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie, award-winning composer Antonio Sanchez, who is best known for his work on the 2014 Academy Award winning film Birdman, Japanese turntablist pioneer DJ Krush and award-winning UK poet-turned-rapper Kate Tempest.

As well as boasting an array of diverse musical talent, MOFO 2016 will also feature a number of arts and theatre productions, including Australia's own Kate Miller-Heidke who will debut her new works with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra at the Odeon Theatre. 

Commenting on the impressive line-up, MOFO curator Brian Ritchie said, "Mona is a power spot in Tasmania and we are thrilled to populate many of its nooks, crannies and spaces with music, art and sound this summer."

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"During Mofo 2016, we intend to tickle all the senses at Mona and venues around Hobart, including on the ferry trip up the River Derwent from the waterfront to the museum."

Check out the full 2016 line-up below. 

The Flaming Lips (USA)

Evelyn Glennie (UK)

Antonio Sánchez Birdman Live (USA)

DJ Krush (Japan)

HERMESensemble (Belgium)  

Kate Miller-Heidke & the TSO

State Theatre Company of South Australia: Beckett Triptych

Ade Suharto & Simon Barker & Brian Ritchie

Amanda Shone

Amy Gebhardt

Amy Spiers and Catherine Ryan

Ariana Reines (USA)

Arthur Russell’s Instrumentals (USA)

Bree van Reyk

Brett Newski (USA)

Christopher Wrench

Clyde McGill

DANCENORTH: Kyle Page and Amber Haines

EDGE2: Isthmus

Elise Taylor

Ensemble Offspring

Evelyn Morris & Haftu Reda & Dale Gorfinkel

exhaust (Contemporary Art Tasmania)

Faux Mo

Fire! (Sweden)

Gilbert & George (UK)

Hailu Mergia with Tony Buck & Mike Majkowski (Ethiopia/Australia)

Hornissimo

iCon

JAM (Jazz at Mona)

James Turrell (USA)

Jenny Hval (Norway)

Jenny M. Thomas

Joshua Santospirito & Craig San Roque

Julius Schwing Trio

Kate Tempest (UK)

Katthy Cavaliere: Loved

Kim Myhr (Norway)

Mathieu Briand (France)

Michael Bettine (USA)

Mirel Wagner (Finland)

MoMa (Mona Market)

Okmalumkoolkat feat. Cid Rim & The Clonious (South Africa/Austria)

Oren Ambarchi

Project Drums

Robin Fox & Byron J. Scullin

Scott Tinkler

Spear (Stephen Page, AD Bangarra Dance Theatre)

Tim Jones and Jennifer Marten-Smith

The Tea Cube (Allan Halyk)

Tom Vincent Trio

TSOC extreme (Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Chorus)

Wildbirds & Peacedrums (Sweden)

Will Guthrie

Tickets for the event are available now which include options for single day tickets, specific shows, or for the full program. Head to the official website for more details.