The Domain concert series is back in 2016 with three fantastic concerts to celebrate Sydney Festival’s 40th anniversary. Kicking it all off with a bang this year will be a free performance by The Flaming Lips in what will surely be a summer party of epic proportions. Everyone is invited to this all ages event where food and drinks will be readily available for purchase, no need to bring your own. Food and alcohol will not be allowed in for Summer Sounds.
Take all the things you know and love about The Flaming Lips – the psychedelic pop anthems, the beamed from-outer-space live shows, and the feelings of joy and goodwill towards your fellow humans, creatures and Martians – and now imagine all of this happening in The Domain, for free. It’s basically a recipe for your best summer music experience ever, and it’s open to everyone. Over the course of three decades, Wayne Coyne’s Oklahoma crew has proven itself a musical force to be reckoned with, offering cult favourites like ‘She Don’t Use Jelly’ alongside such chart hits as ‘Do You Realize??’ and live performances that are simply unrivalled. There are rumours, too, that with Miley Cyrus in the country that she may make an unannounced appearance on stage with the band…
Q Magazine named The Flaming Lips “one of the 50 bands to see before you die”. The alt-rock gods are famed for staging elaborate live performances with frequent costume changes, confetti cannons, video projections, balloons, and lighting shows. Founding member and front-man Wayne Coyne will also surf the crowd in a man sized hamster ball.
The group have released 17 albums throughout their career and have been collaborating with several artists on unique covers. Some of the tributes include a track-for track remake of Pink Floyd’s album Dark Side of the Moon in 2009, and the release of 2014 album With a Little Help From My Fwends, a tribute to The Beatles’ album Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band featuring Miley Cyrus singing Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds. Yoko Ono joined the band last year with vocals for a cover of the John Lennon track Happy Xmas (War is Over) and this year The Flaming Lips collaborated with Miley Cyrus’ on her freely available album Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz.
Come celebrate Sydney Festival’s 40th summer at this glorious spectacle under the stars!
Where: The Domain Art Gallery Road, Royal Botanical Gardens
When: 9 January from 5pm,Support acts from 5.30pm
Price: FREE (Limited capacity, arrive early to avoid disappointment)
This is an all ages standing event. Licensed venue. No BYO food or drinks. Food and drinks available for purchase.
For more ingfo visit: www.sydneyfestival.org.au/flaminglips
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