Splendour In The Grass: The Forest & Rainbow Bar 2023 Line-up

Turning the dial up even further, Splendour In The Grass have revealed their line-up of electronic artists, producers and visual artists set to perform at The Forest (electronic dance stage) and Rainbow Bar (LGBTI area).

Stacked with a host of genre-bending talent, ever-evolving DJs, otherworldly projections and awe-inspiring art performances, it's time to limber up and prepare to party.

While the Rainbow Bar returns for its sophomore year, offering an oh-so-fabulous fun time with some of the hottest music tastemakers in the queer scene.

The Forest

Ready to turn up the bass? Then it's time to make your way to Splendour's beloved haven of underground and alternative beats at The Forest. The beating heart of Splendour is once again ready to present boundary-busting sonic and visual delights.

Prepare to be awe-struck by the eclectic sounds of psytrance, glitch pop and signature drum& bass, to full-tilt techno and everything in between.

Take in the luminous light shows, celebrated visual design, exciting contemporary dance and moving artworks as you feel the thump traverse through your body.

Enjoy the tight, off-beat grooves from Mexican-Australian producer Unseen Dimensions, take an eclectic sonic journey through the dirty bass grooves to the fusion acoustic instruments and grand cinematic break downs of Dysphemic, and be entranced by Wilma's hybrid DJ sets featuring her electric cello while you prepare from some A-grade progressive psy-trance from two of Australia's psy/ prog-pioneers: James and Peter Haza aka Twisted Sibling.

And that's just the beginning of The Forest's massive line-up.




Delight your sense of adventure as world-class fire entertainment production company Cinders Ashes turn up the heat with their internationally recognised fire eaters and performers, while contemporary dance collective Creative Creatures add flair to your festival experience.

Don't miss the specially commissioned art piece for The Forest, created by Spectacle Art's principal designer and internationally acclaimed artist and designer, Clint Hurrell.

Rainbow Bar

Two of Australia's finest queer party icons, GiRLTHING and POOF DOOF are heading back to Rainbow Bar, serving up mesmerising DJ performances from all genres and colours of the rainbow flag to go-go dancers and more. Rainbow Bar is your go-to destination for outrageous antics with maximum sparkle.



GiRLTHING made its grand entrance upon Sydney's LGBTQIA+ scene in 2008. Launching the pioneering 'indie queer girl social' on iconic Oxford Street every Thursday, GiRLTHING has since frequented every major club in Sydney, not to mention Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

GiRLTHING fosters a vibrant community of safe spaces including queer art galleries, underground warehouse parties, lesbian skate competitions, sweaty club nights and more. The queer institution will take over Rainbow Bar on Friday 21 July and Sunday 23 July.

 

 

 

 

 

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POOF DOOF has solidified its itself as the premier queer dance club brand in Australia since its inception in 2011. With an unwavering focus on music, POOF DOOF swiftly claimed its throne as the ultimate nocturnal haven, a go-to night out fuelled by a profound love for exceptional dance music and late nights.

POOF DOOF and its Pride Patrol stage activations have toured mainstream events, providing safe spaces for queer patrons and showcasing the best LGBTQIA+ talent in the country.

Get ready as they take over Rainbow Bar on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 July.

Then prepare to make like Hannah Montana and get the best of both worlds on Sunday 23 July as the forces of POOF DOOF and GiRLTHING unite for Sunday Funday at Splendour's Rainbow Bar.

 

 

 

 

 

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Splendour In The Grass 2023 takes place at North Byron Parklands 21-23 July.

Rainbow Bar 2023 Line-up

GiRLTHING line-up


Nahal
Chela
Crescendoll
Jaman
Jacqui Cunningham
Poof Doof Superstars
Drag Shows
GoGo Dancers

POOF DOOF line-up

Drag Brunch: Shows
Games & Lipsync For Your Life With Dammit Janet
Danni Issues
Daphne Gaye
Kalin Klein
Venus Pagina & King
Nic Holland
Argonaut
Jimi The Kween
Jarred Baker


GiRLTHING & POOF DOOF Sunday line-up

Drag Brunch: Shows
Games & Lipsync For Your Life With Dammit Janet
Danni Issues
Daphne Gaye
Kalin Klein
Venus Pagina & King
Jacqui Cunningham
DJ Dolly Llama
Jarred Baker
Nipslip
Poof Doof Superstars
Drag Shows
GoGo Dancers

The Forest 2023 Line-up

Music

Abel
Captain Cooked
Doppel
Dysphemic
Fraktal Fairie
Fr3aky
Gez
Jamie Lowe
Lilxbit
Matijo
R.I.A.
Taya.
Themzy
Trip Syndicate
Twisted Sibling
Twitch
Unseen Dimension
Wilma
Yurina
Z.I.V.


Performers

Cinders Ashes
Creative Creatures
Hannah Indigo
Strange Dreams


Visual Artists

Ensamble Design Studio
Eyebyte
Just Chuck
Ritual Earth
Spectacle Art

Splendour In The Grass 2023 Line-Up

Lizzo
Flume (AUS Exclusive: 10 Years Of Flume)
Mumford & Sons (AUS Exclusive)
Lewis Capaldi
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Hilltop Hoods
J Balvin
Sam Fender
Idles
Little Simz
Slowthai
Tove Lo
100 Gecs (AUS Exclusive)
Arlo Parks
Ball Park Music
Iann Dior
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
070 Shake
Pnau
Ruel
Loyle Carner
Benee
Marlon Williams
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Hooligan Hefs
Peach PRC
Palace
Dune Rats
Tkay Maidza
Noah Cyrus
Skegss
Sudan Archives
Cub Sport
Meg Mac
X Club.
Claire Rosinkranz
Jack River
The Smith Street Band
Lastlings
Jeremy Zucker
Young Franco
Sly Withers
May-A
The Vanns
Telenova
Vallis Alps
Jamesjamesjames
Kaycyy
Rvg
Teenage Dads
Balming Tiger
Automatic
Harvey Sutherland
Gali
Del Water Gap
Royel Otis
Shag Rock
Big Wett
Mia Wray
Memphis Lk
Gold Fang
Milku
Sumner
Forest Claudette
Full Flower Moon Band
William Crighton
Hellcat Speedracer
Triple J Unearthed Winners
Plus Mix Up DJs
Tseba
Crybaby
Latifa Tee
Foura
CaucasianOpportunities
Luen
Mowgli
Dj Macaroni
Crescendoll