Not sure what you’re doing to ring in the new year? We vote you skip the chaos of NYE and rock up to the sunny Sidney Myer Music Bowl the next day instead. There, you can catch hip-hop legends the Roots with a full live band. This is the first headline Australian tour for the lauded act in a dozen years, so don’t miss your chance to feel the beat IRL.
When are the Roots playing in Melbourne?
These Grammy Award-winning visionaries will be on hand to help Melburnians kick off the new year with a bang. The band is playing at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl for one night only on Wednesday, January 1.
Where can I get tickets for the Roots in Melbourne?
At the time of writing, there are still lawn tickets available for the Roots’ show at the bowl. They’re priced at $149.90 via Ticketek.
Who are the supports for the Roots?
Brooklyn-based rapper Talib Kweli and local legend Nai Palm will support the Roots on the night.
What are the set times for the Roots’ Melbourne show?
Gates will open at 6pm on the night, giving you plenty of time to settle in before Nai Palm starts at 7pm. Talib Kweli will take the stage at 7.45pm, before the Roots play at 9.15pm.
Where else are the Roots playing in Australia?
Aside from their Melbourne show, the Roots are also playing at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion and Brisbane’s Eatons Hill Hotel.
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