Music
Saturday from 2pm
IMA Forecourt, Berwick Street
Born Renegades Hip Hop Showcase
New to this year's Fiesta, is the hip hop stage with Born Fresh Records and Red Tape Entertainment presenting "Born Renegades," a Saturday afternoon of quality Queensland bred hip hop including The Optimen, Eloquence and Truths, Pure Product, Seven, Vegas Aces, Prophet Rayza with hosting by the Crate Creeps. Also, the BBoy comp, Judy Breaks is your chance to see Queensland's hottest BBoys and BGirls battle it out as they headspin, uprock and compete for cash prizes.
Download the BORN RENEGADES mix tape here http://www.zshare.net/download/8018211739e83372/
Free
Friday from 6pm and Saturday from 12.30pm
Brunswick Street Mall
Brunswick Street Mall Stage
Friday: Disco Nap, The Cairos, Last Dinosaurs, Tom Thum and HermitudeSaturday: Courage, Dead Shades, Ball Park Music, Velociraptor, Fergus Brown, Rocketsmiths, Seja, Love Connection, SPOD and Jinja Safari
Free
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm
Club Fiesta, Corner Ballow and Ann streets
Club Fiesta DJ Sets
Full program to be announced.
Free
Sunday 12th 2 - 5pm
Club Fiesta (corner of Ann and Ballow Streets).
DOT.AY.
Once described as the "Australian king of chiptune", Dot.AY much prefers referring to himself as "some guy who has a hell of a lot of fun performing music off a Game Boy". He has played extensively around Brisbane, as well as in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, and has supported international artists such as Crystal Castles, Girl Talk, Glomag and Dan Deacon. He is the curator for monthly Chipmusic events at Australia's first videogame bar, Manabar. Constantly striving to make the Game Boy sound not like a video game, he has developed a dark bass-heavy sound that still somehow retains a feel-good party vibe.
Free.
Saturday from 2pm
Winn Street
Winn Street Stage
Eagle and the Worm, Polaroid Fame, Dan Parsons, Oh Ye Denver Birds, Parades, The Boat People, John Steel Singers, Yacht Club DJs
Free
Friday 9.30pm
Brunswick Street Stage
HERMITUDE
Hip hop purveryors Hermitude, have been at the forefront of Australian beats since 2001. With their unqiue take on the genre medling of their past incarnations as jazz and funk musicians, Hermitude have produced brilliant studio albums and engaging and innovative live shows. Hermitude have toured Europe, China, Malaysia, Norway and Spain as well as massive shows in Australia. Made up of Blue Mountains duo Luke Dubs and Elgusto, the pair have also embarked on pretty impressive solo journeys. Dubs joined Tom Tom Crew for an extensive tour of Europe, whilst Elgusto co-produced Urthboy's Amp-nominated album "Spitshine". Catch them at Fiesta.
Free
Saturday 9.30pm
Brunswick Street Stage
JINJA SAFARI
Having just taken out the national triple j Unearthed competition to play at Splendour In The Grass 2010, Jinja Safari certainly have a bright future ahead of them. Made up of duo Marcus Azon and Cam Knight, they draw from Afropop rhythms tumbling island guitar, with landscapes of melodic layering by the harmonizing frontmen and multi-instrumentalists.
Free
Saturday 8.30pm
Brunswick Street Stage
SPOD
Uber-cool hyperactive Spod's new album "Superfrenz" almost didn't come into being. After taking three years and six home studios to record his new effort, the hard drives holding said album died. Spod was ready to call it a day, but his Spod-loving "Surperfrenz" rallied around him and set to raising money to record again. And aren't we glad they did. With the Sydney scenester being branded the last word in cool, Spod brings an exciting live show to the festival.
Free
Saturday 8pm
Winn Street Stage
THE JOHN STEEL SINGERS
Brisbane's own John Steel Singers are set to become the next big thing with the impending release of their debut album this November. Having hit the national scene via triple j Unearthed the band also picked up the coveted inaugural Unearthed J Award in 2008. Since then they have been hard at work touring the country and recording their first long player with the elder statesman of pop music The Go-Betweens' Robert Forster. It's set to be a massive year for this horse-head toting five piece. Be amongst the first to see them launch it!
Free
Saturday 7.00pm
Born Renegades, IMA Forecourt, Berwick Street
THE OPTIMEN
The Optimen's debut album "Boomtown" catapulted them onto the national radar with high rotation triple j play, sold out concerts across Australia and industry and critical recognition. They picked up a slew of peer based awards on the online hip hop community Ozhiphop.com. Their follow up effort "The Optimen present Red Tape Renegades Vol 1" continued their rise as leaders of the Aussie hip hop movement. Their live shows featuring their full crew is the stuff of legends. With new album "The Out Of Money Experience"set to drop, The Optiment are ready to once again set fire to the stage at Fiesta.
Free
Friday 9pm
Brunswick Street Stage
TOM THUM
Tom Thum is one of Australia's most prolific beatboxers, having been awarded Australia's best beatboxer four years in a row in the OzHipHop Awards and winning the Team Battle, Beatboxing World Championships in 2005. In 2006, Tom received second place at the Scribble Jam Beatbox Battles, America's most prestigious hip-hop competition. Tom is a member of the internationally touring production, Tom Tom Crew, as well as the co-producer of Brisbane Hip-hop label Born Fresh. Tom has collaborated with such artists as Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Rahzel, Sampology and Blackalicious. Through all this, Tom remains a solid member of the local Brisbane Hip-Hop scene as a breakdancer, graffiti writer, emcee and producer. He also has a collection of fierce animals. Tom has been on tour with the internationally acclaimed Tom Tom Crew and has built up a vocoda, loop pedal, kaos pad, sound scaping set!
Free
Saturday 5.30pm
Born Renegades, IMA Forecourt, Berwick Street
VEGAS ACES
Featuring 4th (of Pure Product) and up-and-coming producer Cam Bluff, Vegas Aces are craving their own sound on the Aussie Hip Hop scene. With a free EP hitting in September, Vegas Aces bring smooth rhymes and hard-hitting drum and bass that is sure to make and impression on the Australian scene.
Free
Saturday 9pm
Winn Street Stage
YACHT CLUB DJS
Smashing the silence in the quiet anchorage, 2009 was a breakthrough year for Yacht Club DJs. The mash up duo took to the helm, embarking on their sold-out national Kleptomania Tour. They also stormed the festival seas, riding the crest of the national Parklife Tour, Meredith Music Festival and Falls Festival. On their journey, the Ballarat pair unleashed a hurricane of sound; their unique brand of classic pop, metal, hip hop, cartoon theme songs and everything in between sending the crowd into a frenzy at every port. Saviours of the mash-up scene, a Yacht Club DJs show would not be complete without on-stage nudity, crowd invasions and wild water sports, including riding the waves of the crowd on an inflatable boat. Coming to port at Valley Fiesta in September.
Free
Saturday 2.30pm
Brunswick Street Stage
BALL PARK MUSIC
With their jangly pop hit "I F***ing Love You" or "iFly" taking over the airwaves, Ball Park Music hit the Valley's Biggest Festival in September with their sophomore EP "Conquer The Town, Easy As Cake". With a six-piece onslaught of sliding trombones and heart-breaking folk, jangly guitars and honky-tonk piano has had music aficionados calling it "wonderfully accomplished stuff". See them conquer the town this Spring.
Free
Saturday 12.30pm
Brunswick Street Stage
COURAGE
Angelic, breathy vocals, melodic magnificence and strategic instrumentation with an unwavering rock drive is the basis for Brisbane duo/come five-piece Courage. Having recorded the debut EP in Electric Sun Studios in Sydney then now have plans to tour nationally in 2010. Catch them at the festival.
Free
Saturday 4.00pm
Winn Street Stage
DAN PARSONS
His debut album "Firestarter" put this local lad on the national map. In a case of boy meets world, rather than boy meets girl, it's a snapshot of a young man who spent his high school years emulating seventies heroes on a reel to reel eight track, then finding himself really experiencing life. The result is ten tracks of sincere pop with an optimistic indie flavour that makes Dan Parsons a joy to watch. Join him as he makes his Fiesta debut.
Free
Saturday 1.30pm
Brunswick Street Stage
DEAD SHADES
Dead Shades bring their blues-fuelled soundtrack to dirty deeds to Fiesta for the first time. Having laid down their first EP, "Sea Shandies" with Skritch of Mary Trembles in May, Dead Shades will be bringing their garage punk, bad comedy and shandies to the stage. The local act release their debut EP in September and will then head to Los Angeles in December.
Free
Friday 6pm
Brunswick Street Stage
DISCO NAP
Disco Nap produce catchy indie-pop with a narrative bent, telling lyrical tales of death, love and family. No strangers to the Brisbane scene, Disco Nap features former Iron On frontman Ross Hope and Intercooler's Darek Mudge as its core components. Since being Unearthed by triple j in 2009, Disco Nap have supported Oh Mercy, Washington, The Boat People and have previously graced the Fiesta stage. With debut album, "Running Red Lights" to be released this week, Disco Nap are sure to be hitting their stride come the festival.
Free
Saturday 5.00pm
Born Renegades, IMA Forecourt, Berwick Street
ELOQUENCE AND TRUTHS
Born from friendship, Eloquence and Truths are emcees who joined forces to tell their tales laid over hip hop beats. Whilst Truth was journeying throughout the UK, Eloquence was escaping the grind, turning freestyles and metahphors into verses in their heads. They came together out of mutual respect, helped by DJ Butcher and melded two solo EPs into a beast of an album. Having supported the likes of Drapht, The Funkoars, Horrowshow and Spit Syndicate, the dynamic duo have already proved their mettle on the stage.
Free
Saturday 4.30pm
Brunswick Street Stage
FERGUS BROWN
Creating beautiful melodic guitar pop reminiscent of Bon Iver and The Shins, Fergus Brown's debut record "Burgers Frown" has already experienced international attention with the single "Last Winter" featured on Emmy Award-winning US TV series "The Starter Wife". He has performed with Martha Wainwright, Jens Lekman, Sarah Blasko, New Buffalo and Josh Pyke. With many accolades already under his belt including the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards, FBi/Time Out SMAC Award for Sydney Song of the Year and Unearthed by triple j for Laneway, Fergus Brown has also showcased at Eastern Canadian Music Awards, Canadian Music Week and SxSW. The Valley now welcomes him with open arms.
Free
Friday 10th from 7pm
Blonde Venus, Ann St. Fortitude Valley.
KIRIN J CALLINAN
strikingly distinguished performer, Callinan traipses the stage like an amphetamine addled outlaw, wrenching venomous sandpaper fuzz from his guitar. With wrist pressed firmly to whammy bar, Callinan conjured panoramic visons of deceased suburbs, overgrown vacant lots and asphalt playgrounds. That peculiarly Australian, menacing sense of eternal space was perfectly rendered in his songs, and it's these nigh mystical figures that keep the scene alive... Callinan is stunningly accomplished, potentially important. When he finally loops a guitar riff and proceeds to accompany it on a drum kit, he's won over everyone in the audience. And you know, as good as Mercy Arms may be, Callinan ought to be winning hearts and minds by himself, because he is stunning and original
Free
Friday 8pm
Brunswick Street Stage
LAST DINOSAURS
Brisbane's latest hottest export, Last Dinosaurs, have been making a lot of noise of late. Their debut EP, "Back From The Dead" saw not one, but two tracks on high rotation on triple j, sold out launch shows and supports across Australia with the likes of Yves Klein Blue as well as Ash and We Are Scientists. Having just whipped the Splendour In The Grass crowd into a frenzy, Last Dinosaurs put the festival into Fiesta.
Free
Saturday 7.30pm
Brunswick Street Stage
LOVE CONNECTION
Melbourne trio Love Connection's pop slant, highly rhythmic flailings and inner psych infused wisdoms have gained them many fans in their home-town, picking up 3RRR's album of the week and seeing more than 1200 people through the doors at their July residency at the Tote. Love Connection have supported the XX, Micachu & The Shapes, Dan Kelly and Pikelet. Catch them at Brisbane's outdoor event of the year.
Free
Saturday 6.00pm
Winn Street Stage
PARADES
Art-rockers Parades create ambitious, expansive music full of pop harmonies, post rock guitars and electronic meanderings. Likened to Radiohead, Pink Floyd and Sigur Ros, without aping any of these influences, Parades have attracted critical acclaim and a formidable live following. Having been unearthed by triple j for BIG SOUND last year, Parades have been making the most of their walk in the spotlight. See them in the Valley before their light burns so bright it's blinding.
Free
Saturday 3.00pm
Winn Street Stage
POLAROID FAME
Hailing from the beachside Utopia of Byron Bay, Polaroid Fame combine the beachside vibe through layers of guitars awash with melodic bass and 80s synths. Having just played Splendour In The Grass Festival, Polaroid Fame have their sights set on the USA with their single, "We Live Your Life" added to American College Radio.
Free
Saturday 4.00pm
Born Renegades, IMA Forecourt, Berwick Street
PROPHET RAYZA
Prophet Rayza is a master of all trades and jack of none, having perfected his skills across the four elements of hip hop as an emcee, breakdancer, graffiti artist and beatboxer. Prophet Rayza's performance past reads like a who's who of hip hop having supported Grandmaster Flash, DJ Q-Bert, Lord Finesse, Grandmaster Roc Raida, Q-Unique, MC Supernatural, Talib Kweli, Buff 1, Def Wish Cast, Drapht, Muph and Plutonic, Hyjak N Torcha and the list goes on... Now one third of super group A Dying Breed with Tom Thum and Adverse you can be sure to see and hear a whole lot more from this multi talented artist.
Free
Saturday 6.30pm
Born Renegades, IMA Forecourt, Berwick Street
PURE PRODUCT
The classic line up of three emcees and one DJ is the crux of Pure Product. Their highly successful album "Eviction Notice" saw them gain a slew of hip hop fans. With a new album anticipated in the near future, Pure Product are a welcome addition to Judy Breaks during Fiesta.
Free
Saturday 5.30pm
Brunswick Street Stage
ROCKETSMITHS
Indie rock punks Rocketsmiths have been kicking out the jams around Brisbane and the nation, having supported We Are Scientists, Juliette and the Licks, The Cruel Sea and many more. Their unique style of Vaudevillian rock has many a punter talking. Rocketsmiths have graced the Fiesta stage before, but this time they bring their newest work to life right before our eyes.
Free
Saturday 6.30pm
Brunswick Street Stage
SEJA
Seja Vogel is well known to Brisbane audiences but not in this guise as a solo pop chanteuese. Having played the world over in Brisbane's finest pop bands, Sekiden and Regurgitator for many years, time came for SEJA to strike out on her own, bringing her trademark dreamy synth hooks with her. Her debut album "We Have Secrets But Nobody Cares" has captured hearts nationwide, with her single "I'll Get To You" a triple j favourite. Catch SEJA live on stage at Fiesta before she jets off around Australia in support of Sarah Blasko throughout October.
Free
Saturday 4.30pm
Born Renegades, IMA Forecourt, Berwick Street
SEVEN
Hailing from the Gold Coast, this young MC has spent his formative years as one-half of Brisbane crew Publik Relations. With a name change and fresh outlook, Seven draws inspiration from the ocean and the people that surround his life. Seven won the triple j Unearthed M-Phases competition and has released a self-titled EP with the dreamy vocals of Australian icons such as Michael Tomlinson from Yves Klein Blue, Joyride and Claire Walters.
Free
Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 at Various Times
Valley Venues Gig Guide
FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
4pm CLOUDLAND House DJ's & $1 oysters shucked fresh at Cloudland's oyster bar
5pm SKYROOM DJ's
5pm ELEPHANT & WHEELBARROWLocky, Jabba
5pm LIMES HOTEL Friday Knock Off Drinks with Resident DJ's all night long
6pm TEMPO HOTEL Trace & The Club House
6pm ZURI Pioneer Ambassador DJ KELI HART (Syd), supported by Benn Hopkins & Matt Kitshon
7pm KALIBER Retro Night (DJ Set)
8pm CLUB HOUSE Young Heretics (Melb) and Bearhug (Syd) w/ local opener
8pm RICS BAR The Roof Tops and The Beards
8pm STEP INN Clause in Affect, Sweat-Frantic, This collision & Thousand Needles in Red
8:30pm GLASSBAR DJ Bulge
9pm THE BOWERY DJ DNO
9pm LARUCHE Two Dogs (Resin Dogs DJ Set)
9pm MONASTERY Disco Disco presents Trumpdisco & Nadisco
9pm GPO HOTELBrett J, Jimmy Vegas & Benibee
10pm LOVE & ROCKETS Pure Angels Pole Dancing
10pm THE MET John Course, Anna Lunoe, Goodwill & Sam La More + your favourite MET Residents
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
3pm ELEPHANT & WHEELBARROW Company Sin, Upsize, Burn Down Hollywood, Venus Envy, The Replicants
2pm KALIBER LOUNGE BAR Arvo Funké
2pm RG Little Brisbane
2pm THE BOWERY DJ's, rooftop BBQ, jugs of cocktails
3pm MANA BAR DJ Lame, DJ Timokles, VGX, Andy Expandy, Derris-Kharlan, hnz EP Launch, Dot.AY, cTrix & Ten Thousand Free Men
5pm LIMES HOTEL Saturday nights drinks with Resident DJ's all night long
6pm TEMPO HOTEL Brooksy & Co and The Club House
7pm KALIBER Retro Night (DJ Set)
7pm CLOUDLAND House DJ's
8pm CLUB HOUSE The Demon Parade, Melbourne
8pm ZURI Internationally Renowned DJ DUO RANDOM SOUL + Matt Kitshon + Benn Hopkins.
8pm RICS BAR Pretty Boys & Butcher Birds
8:30pm GLASSBAR DJ Hutch
9pm BARSOMA Todd Terje[Oslo/Full Pupp], Cosmo Cater, Jad & the Ladyboy, Misere, Tin Can Radio + Birds of Prey
9pm The BOWERY DJ Marcus Welby
9pm MONASTERY Hey Now Rave: Hey now & Isbjorn
9pm ALHAMBRA LOUNGE Houseplay DJ's - Brett J, Shaun Warner, Zach Salar, Trav White, Aydos, Radazar
9pm LIMES HOTEL Butters and Slynk
10pm THE MET The MET Residents
10pm LOVE & ROCKETS Pure Angels Pole Dancing
1am GPO HOTEL D.I.M Boysnoize Records
SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
11am CLOUDLAND Grazing Menu & Live Music
1pm LIMES HOTEL Rhys Dunmall, Ju Abbott & Danny Cool. Soulful Music styled by live local DJ's.
2pm RG Timbah
2pm SKYROOM DJ's, rooftop BBQ, jugs of cocktails
2pm TEMPO HOTEL Mick Hadley & the Atomic Boogie Band, Sky Writer, The Moniters, Princess Rodeo
2pm ELEPHANT & WHEELBARROW Chris Yates, Blind Lemon, Dozzi, Mowtown, Who is John?
7pm RICS BAR Rics 'EXPLOSED' Band Competition - Local Talent Battle it out
9pm THE BOWERY The Satellites
