Parklife 2010

Overview

At the ripe old age of 10, Parklife is starting to sprout a few grey hairs. So, to prove that old age can only make this festival a little more sophisticated and a little more streetsmart, they've just announced what can only be the most diverse Fuzzy lineup yet.

'90s psych-rock indie band The Dandy Warhols are probably the greatest surprise here, breaking the festival firmly away from its traditional dance vibe. Taking it back to the old-skool will be legendary hip hop DJ Mixmaster Mike (minus his fellow Beastie Boys), who, I'm guessing (hoping), will be throwing some beats down for the first lady of hip hop, Missy Elliot (back in Oz for her first tour since 2004). Bringing dance music firmly back into the main arena will be Groove Armada with their dark new sound — and hopefully some old tunes too.

Ok, let's fast-forward to the new-skool. A strong indie/indie-electro vibe is present this year with British punk band the Wombats, Spanish rockers Delorean, electro-indie fave New Young Pony Club, Gyspy & the Cat, Midnight Juggernaughts, Cut Copy and Bloc Party's Kele's debut solo performance in Oz. And just to remind us all that this is, in fact, a Fuzzy event: Ajax, Busy P, Yolanda Be Cool vs D Cup, DJ Mehdi, Soulwax, AC Slater, Bag Raiders, Dan Black, Chiddy Bang, Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, Holy Ghost!, The Swiss, Uffie and much more are all on hand to get Sydney's feet shuffling in true Parklife style. Tickets go on sale on July 1 at midday.