Splendour in the Cock

Overview

The most envy-inducing time of year is here, dividing music lovers into two camps. Either you're literally going camping in Byron Bay or you're moping around Brisbane wishing that you were. Don't worry, non-Splendour-bound folks — The Flying Cock's Splendour in the Cock has you covered.

For two nights, the Valley pub is pretending they're at the centre of the music universe with a playlist of Splendour in the Grass greats not only from this year, but also spanning previous ace lineups. Close your eyes, and you might just think the live cover tracks are the real thing. Do the same while DJs spin the likes of Flume, Kanye, Lorde, Florence and the Machine, The Strokes and more, and it might just have the same effect.

Wearing something glitzy and flashy is recommended — when you're acting like you're at Splendour, you have to dress the part — with the best dressed on each night winning tickets to the upcoming Maroochy Music Visual Arts Festival.