The Cheat's Guide to Laneway Festival 2017

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Purple Pilgrims. Picture / Babiche Martens


1. Purple Pilgrims
Splitting their time between Auckland and the Coromandel, sisters Valentine and Clementine Nixon of Purple Pilgrims are as angelic as they come. The dream-pop duo make music rich in ethereal melancholia. Find out about the band's favourite things.

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2. Tame Impala
Hailing from Perth, Tame Impala have a fair few festivals under their belt – Coachella and Glastonbury included. The psychedelic rock band will be closing the show this year, in a performance that's tipped to be their last before an indefinite break.

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3. The Veils
Led by stylish singer and songwriter Finn Andrews, London-based indie rock band The Veils are back in New Zealand to tour with their latest album Total Depravity – stopping off at Laneway along the way. Read about frontman Finn Andrews' favourite things.

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4. Flight Facilities
Electronic duo Hugo Gruzman and James Lyell play house music that will take you somewhere. Hailing from Australia, late last year they teamed up with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for a special live show.

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