Originally known as the Laneway, this festival started in Melbourne, Australia in 2004. Known as an indie music event (all indie music lovers, take note!), this festival has garnered a substantial amount of fans throughout the decade. It is one of the must-go music festival in Australia and even debuted in Detroit, United States this year in September. The US featured line-ups like The National and Sigur Ros – two notable bands that all indie music lovers would recognize.
The Laneway Festival expanded to Singapore in 2011, debuting at the historic Fort Canning Park. It is clear that this event is supported by the islanders as it has been faithfully held the following year as well.
If you are groaning about having missed the previous festivals, fret not because, the Laneway Festivals are heading Singapore's way on January 25th of 2014! This time, it will be held in The Meadows, Gardens by the Bay. Tickets sale is already up on SISTIC so do check it out if you are an indie music lover. Next year's line up includes United Kindgom's Daughter, Frightened Rabbit, Savages and James Black. Australian based Vance Joy, The Jezabels, and Jagwar Ma will be making appearances alongside America's XXYYXX, Youth Lagoon and HAIM.
If you have never been much into indie music, it's fine. Head up to to Gardens by the Bay on the 25th of January, 2014 and discover a new world of beats, rhythm and mix. Who knows, you might find yourself falling in love with this genre that never fails to surprise.
Website: http://singapore.lanewayfestival.com/
SISTIC: http://sistic.com.sg/events/lane0114