Falls Festival sideshows announced

Johnny Marr, Solange, The Roots, London Grammar and James Vincent McMorrow have announced sideshows for the upcoming Falls Music & Arts Festival, held over New Year's in Lorne, Marion Bay and Byron Bay. The announcements are especially exciting to those who missed out on the now sold out festivals at Lorne Ampitheatre and North Byron Parklands.

Johnny Marr
Playing to Australian audiences for the first time as a solo act, Johnny Marr - one of the most celebrated guitarists in the history of contemporary music - will perform songs from his debut album The Messenger along with some Smiths classics.

The Messenger represents the first chance to capture Johnny Marr’s musical vision exactly as he envisioned, mixing elements of angular art-rock, indie and rock ‘n’ roll. And if the past tells us anything, it’s that Marr’s future projects are an on-going story worthy of the world’s attention and that these headline shows are not to be missed!

Johnny Marr - Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tue 7 Jan 2014

Solange
A singer, songwriter, dancer, model, actor and fashion arbiter, Solange Knowles is an artist with many strings to her bow.

With a new album on the horizon audiences can expect to hear some fresh tracks when Solange hits stages across Australian in January.

Solange - Metro Theatre, Sydney
Wed 8 Jan 2014

London Grammar
They captured hearts with the release of debut single ‘Hey Now’ and cast a soulful swoon over the masses with slow-burning follow ups ‘Wasting My Young Years’ and ‘Strong’. Bursting anticipation was eased with the release of the UK trio’s acclaimed debut album If You Wait and now, London Grammar answer the collective call of Aussie fans with the announcement of two very special shows in Melbourne and Sydney early January.

Upon release of their debut work If You Wait, London Grammar entered the ARIA charts at #2, and continued to hold Top 5 in the week to follow; proving one of Australia’s most loved breakout acts of the year. The rest of the world were to follow,  reaching #2 in their native UK and Scotland.

London Grammar - Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tue 7 Jan 2014

London Grammar - The Prince Of Wales Bandroom, Melbourne
Thu 9 Jan 2014

James Vincent McMorrow
James Vincent McMorrow swiftly won over Australian audiences in 2012, when his maiden voyage was met with unprecedented demand, forcing upgrades and second shows along the East Coast. Now, the beloved Irish singer is set to send hearts a-flutter once again, with shows in Sydney and Melbourne this January.

Fans of James Vincent McMorrow are urged to pay close attention, with whispers of a new album in the wind later this year.

James Vincent McMorrow - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tue 7 Jan 2014

James Vincent McMorrow - Metro Theatre, Sydney
Thu 9 Jan 2014

The Roots
The Roots were co-founded by childhood friends Black Thought and ?uestlove in 1987, their passionate and innovative approach to hip-hop took the band from talent shows to underground gigs in Philadelphia and New York to a tour across Europe. In 2009, the band began their tenure as house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Displaying an impeccable knack for versatility and improvisation, the band have become a fixture on television screens across the world and cemented their place within pop culture history.

The Roots’ December headline shows with Urthboy in Sydney and Melbourne are set to be one of the most celebrated performances of the year. Make sure you don’t miss out!

The Roots - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Fri 27 Dec

The Roots - Festival Hall, Melbourne
Sat 28 Dec