Footscray Park, Melbourne
Larger venue finds room for leftfield sets from niche artists as well as captivating homegrown acts like G Flip, Baker Boy, Skegss and Gang of Youths
With its bloated lineups and flag-wearing clientele, the multi-city Big Day Out (BDO) was long seen as the king of the Australian festival scene. In its final years the festival waned in popularity, its splintered audiences instead opting to attend smaller boutique festivals that were springing up in its wake.
St Jerome’s Laneway festival was a small operation that sprung from the lanes of Melbourne. It could afford to book left-of-centre acts due to low operational costs and a minuscule capacity. The festival became beloved for lineups including acts like Deerhunter alongside buzzy newcomers. As it grew into larger venues and national tours, Laneway didn’t lose its reputation as a taste-making event.
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