After concerns that Falls Festival’s Lorne farm location could be potentially high risk due to bush fires in the area, organisers have now confirmed the event will take place at Mount Duneed Estate.
“This afternoon, we met with members of the CFA, Victorian Police, Emergency Management Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and the Surf Coast Shire,” organisers write.
“We discussed the current fire situation in the surrounding areas and the weather forecasts over the coming days. It was agreed that the Lorne farm, for this particular event, is potentially high risk.”
“The Falls Festival Event Producer’s number one priority is always the safety of our patrons and our friends. With that in mind, we have spent the past 24 hours securing another Victorian venue for the event to continue.”
“We are really excited and thankful to announce that our good friends at A Day On The Green have helped us secure a new venue for Falls Lorne, for this year only. Ticket holders will be welcoming in 2016 at [Mount Duneed Estate].”
“It’s nearby and easily accessible for all, situated on a gentle slope looking down from the winery. With ample flat campgrounds surrounding the vineyard to comfortably accommodate you all, everything you know and love about the Falls event will be there waiting for you.”
In a statement, festival co-producer Jessica Ducrou said the thoughts of organisers are with the “local communities in the Lorne area who continue to deal with this heartbreaking situation” and thanked the Surf Coast Shire and Geelong Councils, among others.
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All Falls Festival Lorne tickets will be accepted at the gates and scanned by Falls and Oztix staff. As the festival is proceeding, refunds will not be offered, however those wishing to attend another event can switch their tickets to the Marion Bay or Byron Bay festivals.
To do so, ticket-holders will need to contact Oztix directly with your original ticket purchase information, confirmation numbers, and your preferred venue.
Organisers have confirmed that the Byron Bay and Marion Bay events are business as usual. Lorne ticket-holders have been advised to keep an eye on their inboxes over the next 24 hours for incoming event info.
