Rapper Illy spends his birthday in Howard Springs quarantine camp

AUSTRALIAN hip hop legend Illy spent his birthday in the Howard Springs COVID-19 quarantine facility yesterday on his way to playing at the upcoming Rebound Festival in Darwin.

Illy spent his birthday in the Howard Springs quarantine facility. Picture: Facebook

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AUSTRALIAN hip hop legend Illy spent his birthday at the Howard Springs COVID-19 quarantine facility yesterday so that he can play the upcoming Rebound Festival in Darwin.

The rapper, who released his new album Loose Ends in July, yesterday posted a photo of himself inside his quarantine room, which was adorned with balloons and streamers for the occasion.

However, he said he was just thrilled to be able to play a live show again.

“This time last week I got a last minute offer to play a show. An actual f**ing show, holy shit,” he said in a Facebook post.

“The catch – gotta do two weeks of quarantine first.”

Illy spent his birthday in the Howard Springs quarantine facility. Picture: Facebook

Illy even got a birthday shout-out from Chief Minister Michael Gunner on Facebook.

“We’re seeing heaps of Australians from across the country come to the Territory, quarantine for 2 weeks to keep our community safe, and then enjoy our great Territory lifestyle,” Mr Gunner said in a Facebook post last night.

“And I’m glad it means contributing to our music scene too.”

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Rebound will take place at the Darwin Ski Club on October 3, with Illy playing alongside acts including Hermitude, Lime Cordiale and Hot Dub Time Machine.

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