Splendour In The Grass 2024 slammed for only having ‘one good international act’ as critics brand the lineup as ‘boring’: ‘Australian festivals suck’

Splendor In The Grass’ 2024 artist line-up has sparked backlash over the lack of prominent international acts.

The three-day extravaganza, considered one of Australia’s biggest music festivals, announced its highly anticipated line-up on Tuesday, headlined by the likes of Kylie Minogue, G-Flip and Tones And I.

However, these Australian talents weren’t enough to impress many fans, as online critics have pointed out that there is only one major international artist on the voting list: Future.

‘Absolutely nonsense. It’s one of the few festivals in Australia big enough to offer a semi-exciting and decent line-up, and the biggest in terms of overseas headliners is Future,” one frustrated fan commented.

“Australian festivals suck. Why is Future the only good international act?’ another agreed, with someone else adding: ‘Australian music festivals are so boring omg.’

The three-day extravaganza, considered one of Australia’s biggest music festivals, announced its highly anticipated line-up on Tuesday, headlined by the likes of Kylie Minogue, G-Flip and Tones And I.

Many expressed disappointment over Lana Del Rey’s absence from the lineup, following rumors that she would be performing at this year’s Splendor.

‘Where the hell is Lana? This is a terrible lineup. What terrible news for Australian festivals,” one user complained.

Another said they felt “let down” because they saw “so many Lana rumors” and had “stirred themselves up.”

However, these Australian talents weren’t enough to impress many fans, as online critics have pointed out that there is only one major international artist on the ballot: Future (pictured)

Numerous fans have complained about the line-up on social media, with many calling the cohort ‘boring’ and filled with niche Australian artists rather than major international acts

Many claimed they had barely heard of most of the artists on the list.

“Realize how out of touch you are when you’ve only heard of three artists,” one person wrote.

‘I’m a festival girl and I barely know any of these names. If I’m going to buy $200 tickets, make sure there’s at least ONE person I want to see,” someone else added.

Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue (pictured) will kick off as the big headliner for Splendor in the Grass 2024 on Friday, July 19, in a triumphant return home following her Grammy win

Splendor in the Grass returns to North Byron Parklands for the three-day festival, which starts on July 19.

Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue kicks off as the big headliner on Friday, July 19, in a triumphant return home after her Grammy win.

Her latest album Tension marks the beginning of a new chapter in the Australian artist’s career, which has included multiple awards and a historic lifetime residency in Las Vegas.

The headliners conclude on Sunday evening, July 21, with Canadian sensation Arcade Fire (pictured), bringing the annual festival to a close

The Padam Padam hitmaker, 55, further cemented her legacy as pop royalty when she performed a duet with Madonna during her Celebration Tour for International Women’s Day.

Mumble rap pioneer Future, 40, will take to the big stage on Saturday, July 20, as the second headliner, having also scooped two Grammys last month.

With multiple platinum-selling albums and singles, the American rapper, 40, has cemented his status as one of the most influential artists of his generation.

His recent hit Stand On It, featuring fellow Splendor artist Yeat, has made waves around the world, further cementing his groundbreaking reputation.

The headliners end on Sunday evening, July 21, with Canadian sensation Arcade Fire, closing out the annual festival.