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Livid 2003 Break StageThis year Livid will again have a break stage in each city with a huge line-up of bboys and bgirls and some other awesome talent including Maya Jupiter (Chan [V]) and Triple J fave MC Trey who will both be performing at the Sydney show. Rather than a competition style stage like last year, in 2003 it’s all about showcasing bboy and local hip hop talent, programmed by local folk in the know. Sydney - The Sydney NetMD Walkman Break Stage will be just a hop and a jump away from The Annex, and will showcase the best local DJs, MCs and Breakers. The lovely Maya Jupiter and MC Trey will be the local ladies taking to the stage. Robotek and Chief Rockers will provide the soundtrack to some of Sydney’s best breakers, including Caramell Dancers and Breakaway Dancers, fresh from competing at the Battle Of The Year. Other hip hop and breaking stars making appearances on the day are Brethren, Idiot Proof, NBD Crew, Seven Dollars, Nick Toth, DJ Nacho Pop, MC Mistery, SKB and the Freakazoids. Melbourne - The Melbourne Break Stage will also be the scene of some mighty fine action. On the mics will be Lyrical Commission, Weapon X (the co-frontman of Triple J Victorian Unearthed winners Fizard). On the floor will be the crew formerly known as SubSonic, the Funky Regulators, going head to head with The Fresh Sox crew in a freestyle bboy battle. And don’t forget the MC Battle between Melbourne’s 10 finest MCs. The Break Stage will be hosted by Out 4 Fame’s Andrew Montell. Brisbane - Back again are Livid crowd favourites Gravity Warriors, who took out the Livid X Games title in 2002. Featuring DJ Bacon, one of Brisbane’s best DJs, on decks, and Liones on mic, the duo will provide the perfect soundtrack to the Warrior’s gravity-defying moves, featuring six of Australia’s most innovative DJs. They will be joined by fellow breakers Illusions Crew. Check out the Break page for some images from last year here. TRIPLE J BIGTOP STAGE - Beating the drum for musical diversityBy now you should all know what a great bill this year’s Livid boasts, with one of the most diverse line-ups in the festival’s history. Picture this. You’re an indie rock and pop fan at a festival. There’s a heap
of bands that you should check out, but you can’t be arsed running around all
day. Headlining Livid’s most stylish stage will be none other than THE WHITE STRIPES. One of the biggest (and best) bands in the world, their sound is made even more remarkable by their absence of a bass player. Dressed in red, white and black, Mr and Ms White are one of the coolest duos in music, according to mags around the globe, and we couldn’t agree with them more! Their latest album Elephant is still going strong in Australia, and their overseas tours have received rave reviews. What else can we tell you? This band is an absolute must see! With a new album under their belt, San Francisco’s BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB never disappoint live. The leather-clad trio will be in full force for their run of Livid dates. Despite being lumped in the “garage rock” category, YEAH YEAH YEAHs are not your average “new rock revival” band. Led by the charismatic frontwoman Karen O, their music is too diverse to put into a box. Speaking of Karen O, she’s rumoured to be dating Australian-born Angus Andrew, the lead singer of…. LIARS, who will take to the stage just before YEAH YEAH YEAHs. Liar’s album was produced by Steve Revitte (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Beastie Boys), and has been hailed as one of the most stunning debut albums of the year by various people in the know. LIARS shows are generally chaotic, unpredictable and truly unique – just what we expect from a Livid set! Ah, HAR MAR SUPERSTAR. A truly strange and unique voice in our one-hit wonder times. We’re all waiting eagerly to see what he’ll do on stage. Reports from overseas indicate that Har Mar is keen on nudity, Kate Moss, strange clothes, RnB and Breakdancing. Or, he could surprise us with something new for the Australian audiences! Childhood friends WHIRLWIND HEAD are signed to Jack White’s Third Man Records, and are inspired by rabbits. So much so that their debut album is titled Do Rabbits Wonder? “We all love rabbits,” vocalist David Swanson says by way of explaining the album’s title. “They’re so innocent, you just wonder what they’re thinking about – they bounce around everywhere, bouncing from one thing to the next, trying to find food, trying to survive.” When not talking about their animals of choice, the band are known for their explosive sound, inspired by Mudhoney and The Melvins. THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS have just released a brand spankin’ new album titled Learn Yourself, and they’re raring to showcase this new material in front of the Livid audience. Despite the fact that there are no girls in the band, this trio certainly know how to make beautiful music. LITTLE BIRDY looks set for big things, and Livid will be the first opportunity many East Coasters will have to check out this much-hyped band. LITTLE BIRDY look to have substance behind the hype, and their set is being eagerly anticipated. The BUMBLEBEEZ are a band who have won several major music comps due to their fresh, original sound, taking out the Fly TV band comp and the Triple J Canberra Unearthed title. With hints of the The White Stripes, Beastie Boys, Neptunes, Missy Elliot and Beck, all combined into a total original sound BUMBLEBEEZ are like no other band on the bill. Coming from a punk and rock’n’roll background, JESSIE MALIN has transferred his love of this music to his singer/songwriter solo act, giving his live shows a bit more energy than most soloists can muster. Opening the Sydney and Brisbane shows will be THE INFORMANTS, Brisbane’s fine purveyors of funky rock. Made up of a who’s who of Brisbane musicians (Resin Dogs, Drag, Broken Head, Hudson Lowboy, Fabulous Nobodies and Aquanaught), The Informants are one of the most exciting acts you’ll be privileged to see. Opening the Melbourne stage will be the most excellent THE ANYONES, so make sure you get there early and say hi to these Pocket rockers. With a line up this awesome, only one question still remains. How are you going to tear yourself away to check out the other four stages? The Triple J Bigtop is at LIVID 2003 Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane LIVID 2003 – All shows on sale now from Ticketek and all good indie record stores. Get in while you still can!
2003 Livid Stage InfoLOUDMOUTH STAGE - Livid to the core! The LOUDMOUTH STAGE is home to some very fine acts this year, which is sure to please anyone who likes their music loud and fast. Headlining the LOUDMOUTH in 2003 will be golf mad, punk super-band ME FIRST & THE GIMME GIMMES, made up of members from NOFX, Swinging Utters, Lagwagon and The Vandals. Livid's first ever covers band picks some strange and unusual songs, turning easy-listening classics that get stuck in your head and totally piss you off, into teenage anthems that get stuck in your head and totally fucking rock! And style – these guys are oozing with the stuff. How many bands have their own Tiki bar & cocktail barman on stage with them? TURBONEGRO may be a little strange but that only adds to the
spectacle. You won't believe what these guys do with fireworks! LESS THAN JAKE is sure to be a big hit with the LOUDMOUTH audience. Fresh from the Warped Tour, their latest release 'Anthem' is doing very nicely with singles such as 'All My Best Friends Are Metalheads'. GOLDFINGER are one of the many bands to emerge from the southern Californian punk scene in the 1990's. Their constant touring has meant that they've been in the spotlight ever since. You'll find that all that practice does make for a perfect set, at Livid 2003. What can we say about THE HELLACOPTERS? They're Swedish. They're loud. They're really bloody good! If you haven't seen them yet, you're missing out. Lucky you don't have to wait too much longer to catch them on the LOUDMOUTH at Livid. FOR AMUSEMENT ONLY are making a name for themselves, in their home town of Melbourne and further afield, for playing good ol' Aussie punk rock. Drop by the LOUDMOUTH mid afternoon to see these guys turn it on. One of the greatest musical movements in recent times has been the rise of the all girl punk band. Australia has produced an excellent example of this in Brissie band GAZOONGA ATTACK. Imagine four young punk-playing girls on a bill featuring Turbonegro? Did we mention that the GAZOONGA EP is titled 'Your Girlfriend Is Shit?' Yep, we think they'll fit in just nicely. BOYSETSFIRE is a band that has barely rested in the past two years due to constant touring, and still they keep getting outstanding reviews for their live shows. Describing themselves as a post hardcore political band, these guys aim to deliver music with a motto. Aussie hardcore band TOE TO TOE has been around for over a decade. They're just as passionate about music now as they've ever been. We welcome these Sydneysiders to the 2003 LOUDMOUTH stage. As well as the above mentioned acts, there will be a host of local LOUDMOUTH acts in each city. Log onto www.livid.com.au to check out tomorrow's stars playing in your city plus five stages in total featuring approximately 60 of the best acts from your town, Australla, the world and the universe. Livid's LOUDMOUTH STAGE - caring for the aurally challenged for a heck of a long time! THE LOUDMOUTH STAGE IS AT LIVID 2003 Check the complete line up for your city: |
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