$240 BUCKS! PLUS $132 FOR CAMPING?? FUCK OFF. i could download all of those albums, go to lorne, get mates to camp with me and get wasted for less. fucking ghey.

although Bloc party and flaming lips would be great to see.

and grunge wash-ups Grinspoon are some of the big-name Australian acts confirmed for this year’s Splendour In The Grass festival.

haha

All this for a measly $240 plus booking fee (add $132 if you’re planning on camping).

They do know we're in the middle of a recession right? This is kind of ridiculous.

''Spender in the Grass''

I dislike Grinspoon as much as the next chat, but can we keep the commentary out of news articles? It's getting a bit tired.

there's a comments section for a reason, Temet.

worst. line. up. ever.

why does commentary have to be kept out of news articles?

i don't understand

there shouldn't be a comment box then.

I think Temet means comments within the actual article.

haha, right

oh so he does...

i didn't read the article!

$372 plus travel, plus, food & plus booze.... Who are they kidding! ... AND GRINSPOON! thats just insulting.

who cares really

big rumour is Animal Collective for it

But it's EDGY to be critical, innit?

Yes, I meant comments as in opinion.

I like M&N's cross between wit and snarkiness, but as pointed out by several others it's turning up in a lot more news posts and isn't really necessary.

or were they merely being factual?

or were they merely being factual?

By stating an opinion? Hmmmm.

well if the crowd was disappointed in MGMT, then that is a fact, not an opinion.

Grinspoon are washed up, he's right, it is a fact.

well if the crowd was disappointed in MGMT, then that is a fact, not an opinion.

Uniformly? Each and every one? Categorically?

yep. mainly becuase generalisations rock.

can't you guys just face it that Grinspoon suck, as do MGMT, and most of us feel a little better having these facts reinforced by M+N?

i prefer a bit of moxy in reviews, so happy with comments, bitchy or otherwise. we are forgetting the most important fact outlined in the above news item. the original line up of janes addiction is touring.

M+N just snarkily and subjectively commented on this thread on twitter!

Wow, how meta.

Uh huh.

how much did it cost last year?

That's pretty insane for a two day festival with that sort of lineup.

$240

Is that a joke?

Is it because Bloc Party and MGMT are playing exclusively at Splendour?

fucking hell.

By the way, I saw MGMT last time and I thought they were good.

V is two days and costs more tha AUD$240...

Out of the three main headliners, I've seen two within the last year and will be seeing the other in a couple of months time. So I don't think I'd be tempted to head to Byron for that price.

I thought the strength of the Splendour lineup is usually that they bring out awesome bands who haven't toured in aaages? Or maybe my memory is failing.

They know it will sell out so don't really have to put too much effort into the line-up.

But that is a fucking joke.

I swear to god YYYs will be added to the bill. I wouldn't be surprised if Animal Collective show up either.

Splendour in my ass

Taking advantage of recently economically stimulated festival lovers i'm guessing. $240 is do-able when you've just been given $900.

YYY will not be added to the bill. Look at their tour dates. They're busy in July.

YYY will not be added to the bill. Look at their tour dates. They're busy in July.

How so? A gig in Ireland on July 11 and noting else until New Jersey on the 31st?
I reckon they can get to Byron in 20 days. In fact - I reckon they can play every city in Oz as well.

Crazy facts I know.

Coz said 12 hours ago:

I thought the strength of the Splendour lineup is usually that they bring out awesome bands who haven't toured in aaages? Or maybe my memory is failing.

They've got 3 haven't they - the flaming lips, jane's addiction and the specials.. how many do you need?

and crap aussie bands play every aussie festival, i dont' know how you can all be so shocked..

Okay, maybe I should have said ''bring out exclusively for the festival'', which is what I meant.

big rumour is Animal Collective for it

I heard they were playing one of the Japanese fests on exactly the same dates and were no chance.

Plus, judging by this and the past few line-ups... Splendour wouldn't have been that smart.

well if the crowd was disappointed in MGMT, then that is a fact, not an opinion.

Uniformly? Each and every one? Categorically?

I didn't see them, but I haven't seen one positive comment out of many through various forums on the net over all of their shows. Not jsut on their Australian tour too. The general consensus seems to be that they didn't live up to the hype in a live setting. I think it's pretty safe to add that in there.