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Shihad, King Tide, Lepers & Crooks Lead 2016 Pigsty In July Line-up

The festival announces its bumper 2016 line-up

Pigsty In July has announced its line-up for 2016, with the likes of New Zealand rock legends Shihad and ARIA Award-nominated reggae masters King Tide heading up the bill.

Featuring a "second-hand formal" dress code, the one-day bush bash promises to be a wildly hoggish affair, with a decadent array of boutique beers, fine wines, cocktails and scrumptious food on offer.

Headliners Shihad will also be commemorating the 20th anniversary of their 1996 self-titled third album (affectionately known as "The Fish Album").

Also bolstering 2016's event in the wake of last year's successful festival — which boasted the likes of L-FRESH The Lion, Grenadiers, Chris Russell's Chicken Walk, Bootleg Rascal and more — will be rhythmic fusion group Masco Sound System, psych-rockers Lepers & Crooks, Newcastle indie collective Justin Ngariki & The Dastardly Bastards and dirty-soul songstress Claire Ann Taylor.

Pigsty In July will be held this year on Saturday 2 July, at Lower Belford's acclaimed venue Dashville, from noon to 10pm. Tickets are $48 (plus booking fee) and go on sale this Friday, 22 April, via the venue website.

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Pigsty In July 2016 line-up

  • Shihad
  • King Tide
  • Masco Sound System
  • Lepers & Crooks
  • Justin Ngariki & Dastardly Bastards
  • Claire Ann Taylor
  • More to be announced