CRYSTAL CASTLES ANNOUNCE SIDESHOWS
October 14th, 2011 | By
The last time Crystal Castles were in Australia, front woman Alice Glass proved just how rock star she could be, ignoring doctor’s orders to cancel their appearances at the Big Days Out due to a broken ankle. Instead, she took to the stage on crutches and continued to blow everyone’s minds with her karate-inspired antics. She’s now had some time to rest up for Crystal Castles return, joining the summer festival circuit right here in Australia. Along with sets at Falls Festival, Field Day and Southbound, Crystal Castles will be heading to both Brisbane and Adelaide for two mega sideshows. Forming in 2004, the Ontario-based duo of Glass and Ethan Kath began their cult following by releasing a slew of sell-out limited edition singles, and packing out shows purely by word of mouth. Fast forward a few years and by the time their self-titled debut album was released in 2008, they’d already amassed a legion of international fans from their enigmatic persona – equally immediate as their unique brand of intense, uncompromising electronic dance music. Their follow up album in 2010, also self –titled, and their intense commitment to touring have only cemented what fans have known for years: Crystal Castles are a force to be reckoned with.
Hailing from punk backgrounds, live, Crystal Castles set out to destroy. Often spending her time in the arms of the crowd rather than on stage – even with a broken ankle – Glass knows how to work the masses. Those not lucky enough to be heading along to one of the summer festivals still have the chance to catch the dynamic duo in action when they stop over in Brisbane and Adelaide to let their hair down. From all accounts, these are not to be missed.
Select Touring presents…
CRYSTAL CASTLES AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Tickets on sale Friday October 21st
FRI DEC 30 | FALLS FESTIVAL, TASMANIA
SAT DEC 31 | FALLS FESTIVAL, LORNE
SUN JAN 01 | FIELD DAY, SYDNEY
WED JAN 04 | TIVOLI, BRISBANE
Pre-sale tix: www.thetivoli.net.au
THU JAN 05 | HQ, ADELAIDE
Pre-sale tix: www.venuetix.com.au
SAT JAN 07 | SOUTHBOUND, WA
Tags: crystal castles, falls festival, festival, select, sideshows, southbound festival, summer
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