Since 2010, Octopus Pi has staged a monthly event in Sydney titled Wormwood (absinthe & psychedelia) -incorporating experimental music from Australian artists, curated visuals, performance art and a myriad of interactive elements. Wormwood has become a haven for curious and creative souls, as well as a welcoming platform for diverse and DIY bands, and later this month, it’s being taken to the next level. Wormwoodstock, The Wormwood Festival runs from Friday 27th January at 1pm to Sunday 29th and over thirty inspiring DIY bands and solo artists from around Australia, in an intimate camping setting, 1.5 hours from Sydney. It’s designed to be an intimate festival for around 300 people, with DJs, performance artists and mind-blowing visuals from Wormwood regulars Optic Soup thrown into the mix.
The line-up includes Scattered Order, Zeahorse, Brackets, Domeyko/Gonzalez, Thomas William, Nakagin, Feathers, Justice Yeldham, No Art, Nhomea, Kris Keogh, Kasha plus an array of acts from Melbourne label Fallopian Tunes – Document Swell, Trjaeu, Wild Dog Creek, Red Hymns & Yolke.
New Weird Australia is delighted to be supporting Wormwoodstock in its inaugural year, and will be documenting many of the performances for later release through the site.
Limited, final release tickets are now available from Greentix for only $45 (including camping) + BF.
You can also support this DIY event by donating and downloading the Wormwoodstock 2012 compilation, featuring 13 acts playing at the festival, available from octopuspi.bandcamp.com.
