Overview
Head to the Laneway Festival's Brisbane leg, or spend January 26 eating, drinking and listening to the triple j Hottest 100 in a mate's backyard? Since the festival's 2017 lineup dropped back in September, that's been the question troubling Brissie music lovers. Thankfully, good ol' Laneway has the answer.
The Laneway Festival Hottest 100 Backyard Party is exactly what it sounds like: a shindig inside the fest that's all about good tunes blasted through the radio rather than belted out on stage. It'll be hosted by The Grates' Patience Hodgson and comedian/writer Mel Buttle, and they'll have company. Violent Soho and DZ Deathrays will be on hand to hang out and sign vinyl, as will a few acts on the lineup, while The Bowery will serve up cocktails and Crafted Q has the barbie covered.
We know, we know — spending the Hottest 100 at a festival with some local legends who've previously made their way into the the popular poll is pretty epic, and you'll be doing all of the above with a much better speaker setup than any of your friends are likely to have in their yards. That's how you throw a party within a party. So, if you're keen to check out some great live sets from the likes of AB Original, Tame Impala and Glass Animals, plus chill out listening to the nation's favourite countdown, be thankful for that Laneway ticket (or grab one asap).
Laneway Festival's Brisbane leg takes place on January 26 at Brisbane Showgrounds. Visit their website for more information and to buy tickets.
Image: Andy Fraser.