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We just love him!

If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.

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Global Village

With the countdown to Splendour in the Grass well and truly on, the festival is thrilled to reveal the lineups for Global Village and Little Splendour.

Patrons can get ready to see, feel and experience more by journeying beyond the main stages, as an iconic selection of musicians, artists and performers wait to be discovered at Ngarindjin/ North Byron Parklands… 

Follow your higher self to The Global Village for all things transcendental and transformative, or entertain the ankle biters at Little Splendour, a secure, dedicated, magical kids’ space for dance, play and exploration.

Prepare to discover more than music at Splendour in the Grass 2023…

Manifest your best festival self and get ready to be moved as you explore the Global Village where you’ll find…

The World Stage featuring Áine Tyrrell; Ausecuma Beats; Dobby; Dubarray; Kooii; Liquidelic; Mylee Grace – and so many more!

Witness powerful traditional dances and sounds from five regional groups at the Ngarindindi Dance Ground, which is an all-new Indigenous-led program in the Global Village – featuring Mirrigingi Dancers; Birin Dancers; Gumbanynggirr Nguranga Dancers; Muggera Dancers, and; the Kinship Dancers.

Little Splendour

Little Splendour, presented by Kidzklub Australia – when tiny folk are a big deal. Get ready for a carefully curated weekend experience with everything from clay play to DJ school and bunny rabbits playing rock music (yep!)

For the crafty types, there are loads of workshops. We’re talking tie dye and puppet-making, an Indigenous art interactive sculpture workshop, clay play and there’s plenty for sporty kids, as well as a tonne of awesome kids’ rated artists.

Need a break from the kids so you can go get down at one of the main stages? There’s a babysitter for that! No, you’re not dreaming!

Running from 12pm–12am Friday, Saturday and Sunday in a fully secured area within Little Splendour is a professional Babysitting Club, run with love by Corporate Kidz Australia. Drop those little (or big) terrors off, for up to two hours, and enjoy a vino and a boogie.

Bookings are required for all children under five, head to splendourinthegrass.com for more info.

Splendour in the Grass, Friday 21 to Sunday 23 July 2023.


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