Returning for its third year in 2009, the fabulous Playground Weekender is back once again.
Picture this - luxurious surrounds of Del Rio Riverside Resort on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, a three-day fiesta and a lineup to boogie too.
Anticipation has been steadily mounting for next year’s line-up, since the earlier announcement of The Streets headlining. So are you ready? Here’s the lineup for the 2009 Playground Weekender:
After nine years, the indomitable Primal Scream will finally return to Australia to headline the Weekender. They acclaimed the legend status with 1991 album 'Screamadelica' and have continued to build a formidable repertoire, culminating in this year’s album 'Beautiful Future'. Simply epic!
In August, California’s Cold War Kids left Splendour In The Grass with many more fans and they’ll be back to do it again at Playground. The band has just delivered an assured second album, 'Loyalty To Loyalty' and their live shows are not to be missed. At the opposite end of the spectrum, Toronto duo Crystal Castles will be bringing their messed-up electro and pop hooks to Playground. This will be an insane performance.
The goodness doesn’t stop there, though. Whomadewho are heading back to Playground after a standout set in 2007. The invite has also been extended to New Zealand collective Salmonella Dub, Melbourne’s Blue King Brown, Grafton Primary, Paper Scissors, Pomomofo, TZU and D.I.G (Directions in Groove). Then there are more DJs than you can point a needle at – among them Norman Jay, Ewan Pearson, Ashley Beedle and Tom 'friggin' Middleton. Phew. Wow. Thanks.
Ummmm......in addition to all the musical splendour and just in case you might get bored, Del Rio Resort boasts a 9-hole golf course for camping, swimming pool, beer garden, cinema and other creature comforts. Trust me, you won't want to leave.
And again, Playground Weekender first line-up:
Primal Scream
The Streets
Cold War Kids
Crystal Castles
Blue King Brown
Salmonella Dub
Soul II Soul Sound System
Grafton Primary
Nic Fanciulli
Ashley Beedle
Norman Jay
Whomadewho
TZU
D.I.G (Directions in Groove)
Ewan Pearson
Todd Terje
Tom Middleton
Jimpster
Paper Scissors
Mark De Clive-Lowe
Pomomofo
Wow
Russ Dewbury
Playground Weekender
Del Rio Riverside Resort, Wiseman’s Ferry
Friday 6, Saturday 7, Sunday 9 February
www.playgroundweekender.com.au
