Dizzee Rascal Groovin The Moo 2014 Sideshows have been announced, returning to Australia for headline shows presented by Frontier Touring and the latest edition of the regional touring festival.
Since kicking off his career back in 2003, as a 19 year old from East London, his raw talent and distinct British sound was hotly tipped to revolutionise the urban scene. Rightly so as his debut album Boy In Da Corner earned him the coveted British Mercury Prize that year – making him the youngest person to receive the accolade.
Dizzee Rascal also won the BRIT Award for British Male Solo Artist in 2010, the same year he collaborated with Florence and the Machine for the hit ‘You Got The Dirtee Love’ (watch their BRIT Awards performance here), which peaked at number 2 on the UK singles charts.
Here in Australia, his single ‘Holiday’ reached platinum status, while ‘Bonkers’ achieved a double platinum status, proving there is no stopping him. 2010 also saw Dizzee take home the BET Award for ‘Best International Act’ held in Los Angeles.
Even though it’s been a decade since the ground-breaking debut was released, the hype around the grime emcee turned worldwide superstar has not been lost, with his 2009 self-released platinum album Tongue ‘n Cheek spawning a string of number one singles in the UK.
The 2012 London Olympics held in Dizzee’s hometown saw him perform at the opening ceremony, with his track ‘Scream’ featuring Pepper serving as one of the five official hits used throughout the Games, joining the likes of Muse, Chemical Brothers, Elton John & Pnau and Delphic.
Last year saw Dizzee on our shores for Future Music Festival, bringing with him his signature fast-flowing lyrics and ground shaking bass; fittingly following the release of one of the year’s most anthemic tunes ‘Bassline Junkie’, accompanied by a video clip which Dizzee assures “is gonna have people in stitches!” (watch ‘Bassline Junkie’ here).
This year Dizzee will be back for Groovin The Moo along with a new album! September 2013 saw the release of his fifth album, appropriately titled ‘The Fifth’ (out now through Liberator Music).
Over the years Dizzee has also gathered a cracking team to collaborate on his new album including Tinie Tempah, Calvin Harris, Jessie J, Robbie Williams and producers A-Trak, RedOne and Jean – Baptiste. Tracks like ‘I Don’t Need A Reason’ and ‘Goin’ Crazy’ (featuring Robbie Williams) are sure to get the party started with Dizzee stating that “The Fifth is geared for a live audience”.
There is no denying that Dizzee Rascal was made for the world stage and his latest instalment has us eagerly awaiting his return to our shores – you will not want to miss out on seeing him make the crowd go absolutely bonkers!
The news of the Dizzee Rascal Groovin The Moo 2014 Sideshows arrives following similar tour announcements from fellow GTM-billed acts, New York indie duo Cults, Melbourne singer-songwriter Vance Joy and mighty electro duo The Presets.
Dizzee Rascal Groovin The Moo 2014 Sideshows
Thu 24 Apr – Eatons Hill Hotel | Brisbane
www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545
Wed 30 Apr – Vector Arena | Auckland
www.ticketmaster.co.nz | 0800 111 999
Thu 1 May – TSB Arena | Wellington
www.ticketek.co.nz | 0800 842 538
Wed 7 May – Enmore Theatre | Sydney
www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849
Thu 8 May – Palace Theatre | Melbourne
www.ticketmaster.com.au, | 136 100
Also performing at:
Groovin The Moo 2014 Dates & Tickets
Fri 25 April – Oakbank SA (ANZAC Day Public Holiday)
Sat 26 April – Maitland NSW
Sun 27 April – Canberra ACT
Sat 3 May – Bendigo VIC
Sun 4 May – Townsville QLD
Sat 10 May – Bunbury WA
Tickets and info here.
