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Backyard party

LIVE MUSIC
The Grass is Greener is making
its long-awaited return this
October, bringing with it a
massive list of Australian
musicians and local artists. 2021 LINE UP

If there’s a moment that signals we’re Ziggy Alberts
back to some semblance of normality, best artists to travel here, and it’s not just Peking Duk (DJ set)
this is it. The Grass is Greener (TGIG) is because they’re locked out of other cities. Crooked Colours
making its homecoming this spring, and “Before we started TGIG all those years Boo Seeka
with it a collection of big-name artists ago we realised something,” Oli said.
whose chances to perform have been few “Kids from regional areas would regularly Choomba
and far between in the last 18 months. make the big journey to big cities to see Jesswar
Across two stages and a 15-strong line-up their favourite artists play, as this was Iyah May
are ARIA chart-toppers Crooked Colours just about their only option. But why Water Streets
and Boo Seeka, both of which have make the journey down to Brisbane when
released new music this year, including you’ve got paradise on your doorstep? Triple j Unearthed winner
some that will be played live for the first When we say The Grass is Greener, Little Fritter
time in Cairns. They’re joined by Peking that’s not just a name – we mean it. Wongo
Duk – a well-loved regular to The Grass The festival and the stunning scenery Dameeeela
is Greener stage over its six-year history. surrounding it always makes for an
Electronic duo Choomba joins them to exceptional vibe that’s felt in the crowds Yanzo
back up the energy, while Jesswar and we’ve had every year.” Skram
Cairns-based Water Streets are set to The Grass is Greener goes down at the Elliot Ramsey
bring a healthy dose of hip hop. Cairns Showground, 23 October.
Event organiser Oli Frost told Tropic Tickets are available to the 16+ event
there’s good reason for some of Australia’s through the TGIG website. MORE: thegrassisgreener.com.au

A minute with Boo Seeka

How does it feel to be playing a you might expect from listening to our
festival again? It's like having a tracks. We are going to have a new
recurring dream, and then the dream single out before TGIG and it will be
is about to become a reality. It’s been the first time we ever play it so can’t
a crazy year-and-a-half and to know wait for that. Let’s go.
that this is about to go down – Can you tell us about your other new
I feel like everyone is going to come single, Tripwire? It’s obviously a little
into this full of energy. different from the tracks we have
We all need this. The punters, the released in the past, but something
organisers, the artists ... everyone! that really showcases the diversity
What can the audience expect from of the next album. It was great to
your set? If you haven’t seen a Boo open up and really wear my heart
Seeka show before, let’s just say it’s on my sleeve.
a whole lot more energetic than what

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