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Daft Punk launch new album Random Access Memories at Wee Waa

The world has been waiting with bated breath for Daft Punk's first album in 8 years to drop, and none more so than "Australia's cotton capital", the tiny NSW farming town of Wee Waa.

The Annual Wee Waa Agricultural Show has been bizarrely plucked
from obscurity to become the official global site for the launch of
their new album Random Access Memories.

The mysterious robot-masked French disco duo have amassed
legions of fans since the early ’90s, and this event will
see global media and revellers alike descend on the Wee Waa
show to enjoy the unlikely spectacle.

Normally known for its wood chopping competitions, sheep
musters and floral arrangements, the festival was alledgedly
deemed a suitable location because it embodies the “community
spirit” that led to the new album’s creation.

With only 2000 tickets up for grabs, it comes as no
surprise that the global album launch sold out in 26 minutes
flat. Those lucky enough to attend will be the first to hear
the album in its entirety, while the event is beamed out on the
internet around the world.

Staff at the Wee Waa Motel confirmed that the “entire town” was
already booked out, leaving the accommodation options of
nearby Narrabri or pitching a tent.

Click the image below to watch a teaser snippet of
their forthcoming single “Get Lucky”, featuring Pharrell
Williams.

The 79th Annual Wee Waa Show will be held on Friday 17th to
Sunday 19th May 2013, and Daft Punk’s new album Random Access
Memories will be released by Columbia Records on 21st May.

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