Courtney Barnett on Thursday unveiled plans for a new traveling festival, Here And There. Set to touch down in 15 cities across North America this August and September, the one-day, one-stage concert will feature a rotating lineup of Sleater-Kinney, Waxahatchee, Fred Armisen, and many more.
In addition to nightly sets from Barnett, Here And There will host performances from Alvvays, Arooj Aftab, Bartees Strange, Bedouine, Caroline Rose, Chicano Batman, Ethel Cain, Faye Webster, Hana Vu, Indigo De Souza, Japanese Breakfast, Julia Jacklin, Leith Ross, Lido Pimienta, Lucy Dacus, Quinn Christopherson, Snail Mail, The Beths, and Wet Leg at various stops. The Australian singer-songwriter will headline each performance with the exception of Portland, OR’s Edgefield on August 20th where Sleater-Kinney will take top billing.
“When I was a kid I would make mix-tapes and dream up my own festivals, I’d even design the t-shirts and pair up musicians for iconic collaborations,” Barnett said. “I’d listen to the mix-tape and pretend it was the live recording of a concert, all my favorite artists on stage together. 10 years ago I wrote this lyric: ‘I got lost somewhere between here and there, I’m not sure what the town was called.’ Whether that was meant to be interpreted as a geographical, emotional or philosophical journey, I thought it was the perfect title for my roaming festival.”
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Pre-sale tickets for Courtney Barnett’s inaugural Here And There festival will go on sale on Tuesday, March 29th at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can sign up for access on the event website. The first 100 to purchase tickets in each market will receive an exclusive, unique Flexi disc. Additionally, American Express cardholders can purchase tickets in select markets before the general public beginning Wednesday, March 30th at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, March 31st at 10 p.m. local time. Scroll down for a detailed lineup by city. For more information, head to the Hear And There website.
For the tour, Barnett will partner with The Ally Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for LGBTQ youth. Founded in 2013 by Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, TAC uses tours, campaigns, and partnerships with artists including Barnett, Bleachers, Big Thief, Faye Webster, Beach Bunny, and Caroline Rose to raise awareness of the systemic issues facing members of the LGBTQ community. Courtney will donate $1 per ticket purchased to Here And There to The Ally Coalition.
