Revellers lap up Splendour sunshine
Memories of last year’s waterlogged nightmare didn’t stop tens of thousands from soaking up Splendour in the Grass.
While tickets didn’t sell out in a matter of seconds like they usually do, festival-goers were in high spirits on Sunday.
British folk rock band Mumford & Sons were scheduled to close out proceedings with a headline performance on Sunday evening.
It follows on from performances by pop superstar Lizzo and Australian DJ and producer Flume over the weekend.
Bright outfits and big smiles were a common sight as the NSW North Coast delivered perfect weather.
Revellers were seen in sequins, fairy wings and cowboy hats as they soaked up the sun.
Last year’s aptly nicknamed ‘Splendour in the Mud’ oversaw a disease outbreak, flooding of campsites, transport mayhem, and the cancellation of an entire day of music.
Concertgoers seemingly held a grudge this year, with ticket sales down 30 per cent.
Days before the event around 35,000 tickets had been sold — compared to 50,000 last year.
The three-day festival kicked off with a surprising sight, after Lizzo paused her Friday night set to sign a fan’s bottom.
The singer spotted the sign in the crowd which read ‘Lizzo, can you sign my arse and I’ll get it tattooed’.
“All right, it’s time to sign your arse,” the superstar said, and promptly obliged.
