With all the lineup leaks (we’re looking at you Laneway,) and killer announcements (take a bow Aunty Meredith, Beyond The Valley) flowing in, you can bet we’ve officially entered the dawn of the Aussie summer festival season.
Further dispelling the cold shoulder of winter is a raft of festival news – boutique and major alike – throughout July that gave live music livers a veritable smorgasbord of options this year. And yep, you guessed it – now there’s a few more.
This week has brought another six fresh festival specimens to the fore. Make sure that you secure your tickets so you can attend what will no doubt be some of the best live music experiences this country has to offer.
NYE On The Hill Announce More Acts
NYE on the Hill already boasted a pretty damn impressive line-up of local talent… Now with the addition of The Smith Street Band, Joelistics, All the Colours, Davidson Brothers, Bad News Toilet, Dorsal Fins and Mike Waters… well heck, what better way to bring in the New Year?
NYE on the Hill is a 3-day (2-night) boutique music and camping festival for 2,000 good-vibing, music-loving folk and is brought to you by the team behind The Hills Are Alive Festival.
Tickets for the event are already three-quarters sold (meaning less than 500 left!) and are available now through the NYE on the Hill website. A 3-day adult pass costs $189.
Full Line-Up for NYE on the Hill 2014
The Smith Street Band, Jackie Onassis, Jakubi, Ngaiire
The Delta Riggs, Oscar Key Sung, Money for Rope, Joelistics
City Calm Down, World’s End Press, All the Colours, The Bennies
L-Fresh the Lion, Davidson Brothers, The Babe Rainbow, APES
Echo Drama, I Know Leopard, Eliza Hull, WZRDKID, The Darjeelings
HOWQUA, Bad News Toilet, Dorsal Fins, Halcyon Drive
These New South Whales, Mike Waters
A Festival Called Panama Returns
In March 2014 a new music festival took place in a secluded valley in northeast Tasmania. Set among the workings of a small-batch cider brewery and surrounded by its namesake, the stunning Panama Forest, A Festival Called PANAMA was born.
A select group of intrepid and fortunate ticket holders witnessed two days and nights of garage, soul, folk and psych bands as well pop-up cabarets, candle lit bars and late night vinyl soul clubs. The weekend that transpired was unforgettable – a perfect mix of vibrant and exciting programming, warm and thoughtful crowds and a breathtaking site.
With the dust settled the organisers are pleased to announce that March 2015 will see the event returning with another outstanding program of national and international acts set to head into the hills of Tasmania to perform for a lucky few.
Once again tickets will be limited to 1000 – with punters enjoying wood-fired hot showers, cider brewed on site, delicious local foods stalls, and breathtaking cabaret. All this in addition to a main stage program whose stature belies the tiny scale of the event.
Tickets on sale December 1st (Early bird tickets available to last year’s attendants)
A Festival Called PANAMA 2015 Dates
March 7th & 8th 2015
For all ticketing information and further details go to
www.panamafestival.com.au
Stranded Returns For 2nd Installment, Announces First Round Of Artists
After an extremely successful debut on September 21 at South Stradbroke Island, Stranded returns for Round 2 of the island party vibes on the G20 public holiday!
Stranded will be allowing punters to escape the political madness in Brisbane by setting sail to McLaren’s Landing in South Straddy again for a day of beach and beats, courtesy of good times aggregators The Fans Group and the brains behind Can’t Say in Melbourne The Witching Hour Order, proudly presented by inthemix.
Kicking off the lineup proceedings is the announcement of just a few acts on the bill including musical wunderkind The Kite String Tangle, as well as party starters KLP (live), UV boi, Generik, 95 royale, Gurps, Lyndon Kidd, Elleyet, Tucker and Finger Ring. Second lineup announce is set to drop on mid-October.
“Fun times” and “G20” don’t really go hand in hand, so the new kid on the festival block is set to help Brisbanites bring a little life to the public holiday. Ticket prices will include the boat ride from Marina Mirage on the Gold Coast to the island, and details of bus transfers from Brisbane and more extras are to come.
Early bird tickets are available through Moshtix .
Stranded #2 Lineup & Dates
Friday November 14
The Kite String Tangle
KLP (Live) . UV boi فوق بنفسجي
Generik | 95 royale | Gurps
Lyndon Kidd | Elleyet | Tucker | Finger Ring
For more information head over to strandedfestival.com
Wonderland 2014 Lineup, Dates, & Venue Announced
Originating in 2011, Wonderland draws thematic inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s much-loved classic Alice in Wonderland.
The festival has traversed the most dreamy and disparate of territories for previous chapters of the event: from the garden grounds of a heritage art gallery, to an open-air performance space in the Perth Hills surrounded by forest, to the rooftop of an abandoned department store by the seaside.
After these three epic adventures thus far, Wonderland will dip into the treasured party tale once more, turning the page to the fourth chapter this December 20, 2014. Over 5,000 WA patrons joined in on the fun at 2013 Wonderland, and organisers look forward to welcoming back many of their loyal Wonderland party family, along with a host of new faces, for an evening of exceptional sounds and sights, and fabulous fun.
Wonderland fans past and present will be sporting ear-to-ear grins wider than that of the Cheshire Cat when they hear about the 2014 Wonderland lineup. In the curation of their line ups, always, Wonderland seek to push forward young Australian music artists that are currently enjoying huge success, after years of hard work and dedication to their craft.
This year, they’re showcasing talent that runs coast to coast: spanning electronic, indie and hip hop; with a group of artists sure to having you begging for more.
Wonderland 2014 Lineup, Dates, & Venue
RÜFÜS, ALLDAY, WAVE RACER
MOTEZ, KILTER, WILLOW BEATS
SLUMBERJACK, KING CACTUS
This year Wonderland operates on a ballot system – those who entered the ballot, which has been open to the public for the past month, this morning received their exclusive pre-sale ticket access link, enabling them to purchase ticket allocations priced at varying intervals, ranging from $0 to $90, from now until next Tuesday. Enabling ballotholders to purchase at such low prices, a whole week before the general public, is Wonderland’s way of rewarding their loyal Wonderland family and former patrons.
General public ticket sales commence on Tuesday, October 7, for $99, from ticketbooth.com.au
December 20, 2014
The Supreme Court Gardens, Riverside Dve, Perth
1pm – 10pm
Get Onboard The Inaugural Gingerfest As Lineup Explodes
The hardworking organisers of December’s inaugural Gingerfest fundraising mini-festival are simply stoked to unveil the second batch of acts on their bumper punk rock line-up. With tickets already selling fast for this most important and tantalising of events, these additions will surely spell a full house.
Gingerfest is an exceptional and highly anticipated all day event conceptualised in memory of Canberra man Nicholas Sofer-Schreiber, who was tragically murdered in late 2013.
Known widely and affectionately as ‘The Ginger Ninja’, Nicholas was a long-time and much loved stalwart of the Canberra punk rock community. A cooperative of Sofer-Schreiber’s friends from all corners of the punk rock community have banded together to raise vital funds for Vision Australia in his name, through Gingerfest.
The quality of the Gingerfest line-up is a stunning testament to the powerful impact ‘The Ginger Ninja’ made on the Australian punk rock community. An inspired and positive way to honour his memory, and help some needy folks in the process. Get on board while you still can.
Gingerfest Lineup & Tickets
The Snowdroppers, 28 Days, Bagster, Totally Unicorn
Anchors, Born Lion, Clowns, Lincoln Le Fevre, Hightime
The Doctor (JJJ), The Decline, Steel City Allstars, Super Best Friends
Chris Duke And The Royals, The Punk Rock Hillbilly, Revellers, Lost In Line (acoustic)
Isaac Graham, Andy “The Mad Dog” McDougall
SATURDAY DECEMBER 6
THE FACTORY THEATRE, SYDNEY Tickets $27.50 + bf
Tickets on sale now via www.factorytheatre.com.au
Outsidein 2014 Lineup Expands
Following the much-hyped first announcement of OutsideIn Festival 2014, the good folk at Astral People and Yes Please now delight us with the second batch of handpicked musical excellence, crossing international waters with legendary Chicago house DJ / producer Roy Davis Jr and US RnB/housemaster Brenmar added to the already stellar international contingent. Organisers are also showing their love close to home with Melbourne’s Noise In My Head, Adelaide’s Late Nite Tuff Guy, as well as Astral People alumni Collarbones, Chris Barker and Basenji set to perform.
Leading the charge on the second announcement is Chicago house luminary Roy Davis Jr. whose self titled soul-electronica sound has graced the label archives of Defected, Strictly Rhythm, XL Recordings and Universal to name a few. It’s hard to talk about Roy Davis Jr. without mentioning seminal US garage classic “Gabriel,” a huge highlight in a career that has seen Roy work with the likes of Eric Benet/Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige and Seal.
Previously announced headliners The Pharcyde, Seekae, Pantha Du Prince (GER), Giraffage (US) and Client Liaison round up an impressive list of live electronica acts set to feature at this year’s event, taking place Saturday 29 November at Manning House, Sydney.
The day will also feature the likes of Sweden’s HNNY (read Honey), garage LEGEND Wookie (UK), DJ Spinn (US), MC Rome Fortune (US), Jubilee (US), Tornado Wallace, Fishing, Guerre, Black Vanilla, Retiree, Preacha & Moriarty and Sui Zhen as well as Astral People friends Andy Webb and Ariane.
With a line-up that showcases musical highlights from the past, present and the future, across three perfectly curated arenas, including the addition of festival favourite Red Bull Music Academy stage, tickets for this year’s event are already scarce.
OUTSIDEIN FESTIVAL 2014 Lineup & Tickets
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT:
ROY DAVIS JR (US), BASENJI, BRENMAR (US), LATE NITE TUFF GUY
COLLARBONES , NOISE IN MY HEAD, CHRIS BARKER
FULL LINE UP:
The Pharcyde (US), Seekae , Pantha Du Prince (GER), Giraffage (US)
Roy Davis Jr (US) , Client Liaison , Basenji, Brenmar (US) , HNNY (SWE)
DJ SPINN (US) , Tornado Wallace , Collarbones , Late Nite Tuff Guy
Wookie (UK), Rome Fortune (US), Fishing , Jubilee (US)
Guerre , Black Vanilla , Retiree , Sui Zhen
Noise In My Head , Preacha , Andy Webb , Moriarty
Ariane , Chris Barker
Saturday 29th November // 2pm – 11pm
Manning Bar, Manning Rd, Camperdown, Sydney, NSW, 2050
Early Bird tickets now sold out – General admission tickets are available at $80 +bf.
All tickets are available through www.oztix.com.au
