Lauryn Hill, Miguel announced for final Soulfest lineup announcement
PRESS RELEASE:
MS. LAURYN HILL
MIGUEL
BLACK STAR (TALIB KWELI & MOS DEF) & JAZMINE SULLIVAN
David Dallas, Ladi 6, 1200 Techniques, Jones Jnr (Syd only), Yum Yum (Syd only), Maribelle & 45 Session DJ’s
joining
MARY J. BLIGE
JILL SCOTT
JHENÉ AIKO, CHARLIE WILSON
DE LA SOUL, TALIB KWELI, DWELE, FLOETRY, ERIC BENÉT
DANIEL MERRIWEATHER, KAMASI WASHINGTON
REMI & BJ THE CHICAGO KID
SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’S, DJ TREY, THANDI PHOENIX (SYDNEY ONLY)
HOSTED BY HAU (KOOLISM/triple j HIP-HOP SHOW)
Soulfest International in association with Channel [V] and MAX, are pleased to announce the final artist announcement for Soulfest 2015. This unique Music and Cultural Festival dedicated to bringing you some of the world’s finest contemporary Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Artists, is pleased to announce the return of one of the Queens of Hip-Hop and Soul Music, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Grammy Winning R&B star Miguel, legendary hip-hop duo Black Star (consisting of Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def and Talib Kweli), and the amazing 9 x Grammy nominated singer Jazmine Sullivan. They join Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Charlie Wilson, Jhenè Aiko, De La Soul, Talib Kweli, Dwele, Eric Benet, BJ The Chicago Kid, Floetry and Kamasi Washington, making this one of the greatest international line-ups of Soul, Hip-Hop and R&B stars on one festival. They will be joined by Australia’s own phenomenal talent Daniel Merriweather, Remi, Thandi Phoenix, Soul of Sydney DJ’s, DJ Trey and Mz Rzk. The event will be hosted by Hau (Koolism/triple j hip-hop show).
With good music, good food and good vibes, over 20 live acts and DJ’s will feature throughout the 10-hour day, across 2 main stages, the Spotify Stage, and the DJ Marquee.
Soulfest will also feature an expansive array of cuisine featuring authentic Soulfood and pop-up eateries curated by Event Producer Fernando Motti. With an array of themed bars featuring fine wine, imported beers and spirits through to cafés serving some of the world’s best coffee, Soulfest will be a unique opportunity to see and hear some of the world’s finest artists in a relaxed atmosphere.
The official Soulfest 2015 line up playlist can be streamed on Spotify here
TOUR DATES AND TICKET DETAILS.
Saturday 24th October – The Domain, SYDNEY
Sunday 25th October – The Sidney Myer Music Bowl & Kings Domain Precinct, MELBOURNE
Sideshow announcements for Brisbane and Perth will be made later in the year
TICKETING DETAILS
General Public On-Sale: Wednesday 27th May, 10am
Tickets from www.soulfest.com.au
Ticket Price and Categories
Solid Gold VIP (Limited Capacity): $356.60 (First Release until sold out)
Ticket features include:
Access to an exclusive purpose built marquee (Sydney only) and Melbourne venue balconies with the best-unobstructed views to the main stage plus:
Private full bar service including a range of mixed spirits
Express VIP lane entry
2 x complimentary drink vouchers & 1 x complimentary food voucher
1 x Exclusive Soulfest Tour T-Shirt Voucher (Redeemable at the show)
Free entry into the official After Party in your City
Hostess service and exclusive tour lanyard
**Please see www.soulfest.com.au for exact positioning of VIP area in each venue prior to purchase**
VIP Front of Stage: $207.60 (First Release)
General Admission: $169.60 (First Release)
Soulfest is pleased to introduce a part-payment ticketing system where our ticket buying friends can choose to pay their ticket off either weekly, fortnightly or monthly. See www.soulfest.com.au for further information.