This year The Thousands are using their powers to present independent designer markets at Laneway Festival in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. After last year's dunking booth incidents, they promise to refocus their efforts upon non-nude, safety-first activities (in most cities). Look out for local designers from Chip Chop to Nine Lives Gallery; Philos-O-Face badges, film cameras, Truffaux hats and zines. Oh, and baked goods. Heavy metal baked goods. Drop by The Thousands welcome table in your city for sunscreen, directions, typewriter services and conversation.

Click below to find out more about the Laneway Markets in your city (and - if you missed out on tickets - go into the running to win a double pass):

Brisbane - FourThousand http://www.fourthousand.com.au/win

Melbourne - ThreeThousand http://www.threethousand.com.au/win

Sydney - TwoThousand http://www.twothousand.com.au/win

Adelaide - FiveThousand http://www.fivethousand.com.au/win

Perth - SixThousand http://www.sixthousand.com.au/win

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