Splore Festival 2010 - Midsummer Night Dream 2050
Splore is bringing you the party to be at this summer with Basement Jaxx (DJ Set) and Lupe Fiasco headlining the 2010 festival in February.
Exhibiting a true mix of styles and sounds across the stages, Splore festival is renowned for introducing new music and creating showcase opportunities for both international and local musicians. Music is just one part of the multifaceted Splore experience which combines live dramatic and cabaret performances in the Living Lounge, community interaction through workshops, a festive ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream 2050’ themed party and a visual arts exhibition within the Art Trail.
There’s no doubt that Basement Jaxx (Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe) are one of the most seminal dance acts in the world, famed for their innovative funky dancefloor anthems, unconventional selection of MC’s and vocalists and their unmatched ability to get the crowd rocking. Not seen in New Zealand since their killer performance at Big Day Out in 2004, this is a one-off chance for enthusiasts to get their groove on with two of the most critically acclaimed producers on the beach at Splore. Riding on the back of their freshly released fifth album Scars, Basement Jaxx will be highlighting their new tunes, taking things right back to Rooty, and dishing out all the classics in between with a huge DJ set mixed by both Buxton and Ratcliffe. Thank your lucky stars and make sure your head’s at Splore festival in February to catch this exclusive act.
Lupe Fiasco has been going from strength to strength and is right up there with the likes of Nas as one of the best MC’s of the 21st century. Lupe hit the scene as a vocal guest on Kanye West’s 2006 single ‘Touch The Sky’ and he’s been a prominent force since, releasing his debut album Food & Liquor with hit single ‘Kick, Push’ later that year. Delivering flawless flow and lyrical dexterity, Lupe Fiasco is a master of performance and will be riding epic orchestral strings, funk laced beats and straight up bottom heavy tunes at Splore 2010.
NZ acts playing this year are Sola Rosa, Tahuna Breaks, Minuit, Electric Wire Hustle, Pitch Black, King Kapisi, Nathan Haines, Clap Clap Riot, Zoh Zoh, Olmecha Supreme, Nick D, Philippa, Dubhead, Murray Cammick, Bobbito Brazuka and Jennifer Zea, Six 60, Easy, The Nukes, Doc Westie, Kidz in Space and North Shore Pony Club.
You can check out some of these great bands who played Red Bull Studio Live Sessions at www.redbullstudio.co.nz
Check out www.splore.net for all the festival details!
Splore Festival 2010