Having recently announced the first annual North West Festival, set to take over the heart of the Pilbara Region, Port Hedland, Sunset Events are thrilled to be adding two amazing bands to the bill. Joining the Hilltop Hoods at the Port Hedland Turf Club on Saturday 18^th August are The Living End and The Cat Empire.

The Living End are quite simply one of Australia’s greatest living rock bands. The infamous trio of Chris Cheney, Scott Owen and Andy Strachan (who replaced Travis Dempsey in 2002) have released six classic albums, two of which have gone to number 1 on the ARIA charts. They have won countless awards including ARIA’s, APRA’s and Jack’s and hold the record for the most consecutive entries in triple j’s Hottest 100, making the cut every year from 1997 – 2006.

After emerging out of Melbourne’s rockabilly scene in 1994, The Living End were an instant sensation. Their first major single, the double A-Side of “Prisoner of Society” and “Second Solution” became the biggest selling Australian single of the 1990′s. It spent an amazing 69 weeks in the charts and both songs are now considered Australian classics up there with tracks AC/DC’s “Long Way To The Top” and Cold Chisel’s “Flame Trees”.

The trio then went on to release album after album of solid rockabilly based punk rock, spawning hits like “Roll On”, “Who’s Gonna Save Us”, “What’s On Your Radio”, “White Noise” and their latest anthemic track “The Ending Is Just The Beginning Repeating”. They are festival veterans and The Living End now take their place at the top of the pile – as one of the most dynamic and hardworking bands in Australian live music history.

In an industry where few bands survive beyond the first album, The Cat Empire have consolidated themselves as a world class touring band over the past decade. This is a rare success story, which shows that a combination of hard work, great songs, a good vibe, a genuine vision, and a little bit of luck go a long way.

While it looked as though The Cat Empire had come out of nowhere, it was very much the determination and design of front man Felix Riebl which made this band a solid reality on the Australian Music scene with the release of their debut album back in 2003.  Felix met a few of the early recruits (Ollie, Will and Ryan) in a youth jazz project and then set about recruiting front man/trumpeter Harry Angus, followed by DJ Jamshid Khadiwala. The result was a truly unique sound of ska, jazz, funk and rock fused together with some sultry Latin undertones.

Teeing off with their breakout hit, the highly infectious “Hello”, the band has now sold over three quarters of a million albums and dvds in all corners of the world.  They have headlined global festivals, won ARIAs, played on Letterman and Leno, toured many times over to ever increasing international audiences, and will without doubt, bring plenty of party vibes to Port Hedland.

Festival Info

The one day event is proudly offering camping facilities, included in the ticket price, for those heading to Port Hedland from around the region. Please find more information on this below.

To stay in the loop on all things North West Festival, register your details here and get all the dirt first! Here’s some additional information on the area and the festival itself.

Location

Port Hedland is one of the key towns in the Pilbara region of WA and boasts the largest tonnage export port in the world. Considered the centre of the Pilbara, Port Hedland is pivotal to delivering benefits to the economic position of our fair state and country. The awareness and growth of the town is growing exponentially due to the sheer quantity of resources exported from the Port.

The region features stunning natural landscapes with a primary colour palette of red, blue and gold. This truly unique town is synonymous with its red dirt, a border of ocean and stunning native flora.

The town boasts a long history with the original inhabitants, the Karriyarra people naming the area Marapikurrinya, for the hand shaped formation of creeks off the natural harbour.  Indigenous rock art can be explored, and the town offers a wide range of leisure activities including fishing, whale watching and observation of the annual protected flatback turtle nesting.

One of WA’s most stunning national parks, Karijini is very close by, as is Millstream National Park. Tourism destinations such as Broome are a mere half-day drive away. Port Hedland features an international airport and is a short flight from Perth and South East Asia.

Camping

We’re pleased to announce that we will be offering camping facilities to those keen to head to the event from towns outside Port Hedland. We encourage you to bring a swag or tent, pull up a patch and take advantage of the toilet and shower facilities on offer.

We’re also very happy to advise that camping is included in the ticket price. More information on what is on offer and the conditions associated with camping at the festival are available on our website.

Please note that those who do camp will not be able to move their vehicles from the camp grounds until 6AM the following morning. More details will be available online and upon ticket purchase.

Accommodation

For those out of towners, we strongly advise you to take advantage of the free camping facilities on offer as accommodation in Port Hedland, as you may be aware, is extremely tight. However, if you do wish to investigate this option, we suggest heading here http://www.accommodationporthedland.com (.)

Tickets

Tickets will go on sale at 9AM on Friday 25^th May from moshtix.com.au, moshtix outlets, and selected North West outlets or by phoning 1300 GET TIX (438 849).

General Admission tickets will be available for the excellent value for money price of $129 +BF.

If you fancy experiencing the North West Festival in style, the VIP ticket option could be the one for you. VIP tickets are $295 +BF and include;

• Exclusive access to a VIP Area which includes a shaded bar area and excellent stage views
• Delicious hot dinner served in the VIP area
• VIP bar access with four complimentary alcoholic drinks and four complimentary soft drinks
• Festival stubbie holder
• Separate VIP toilets

There will be two types of VIP and GA tickets available – one, a standard festival entry ticket and the other, festival entry with Camping. Please note, if you wish to camp, you MUST purchase the ticket option with Camping. You will not be able to change your ticket on the event day to a Camping ticket.

We are pleased to offer tickets to Under 18s for $65 + BF through our Family Registration program. Minors will be able to attend the event if accompanied by their parent at ALL times. More information can be found on our website.

Stay tuned for more general festival information coming your way soon.

The First Annual North West Festival

2pm, Saturday 18^th August, 2012

Port Hedland Turf Club, Port Hedland

For media enquiries, please contact Janelle Morse on (08) 9336 2837 or email janelle@sunsetevents.com.au

For general enquiries, please call (08) 9336 2837 or email info@sunsetevents.com.au

www.northwestfestival.com.au

www.sunsetevents.com.au

We are REALLLLLY excited about it! Hilltop Hoods will put on one hell of a show, and we’ve got some more names to announce in the coming weeks!

In recent weeks a few of us Sunset types have been up to Port Hedland to meet the fine people of the town and talk bwisness. Yep, bwisness.

And we took some rather lovely snaps around the town that we thought we’d share with you.

Storm was a-brewin’..

Which nearly turned into this…

But we made it out ok. As did the majority of the Pilbara region! PHEW!

Here’s some driving action from Port Hedland to Karratha (N.B. Safely pulled over at the time of snapping).

All in all, we’re looking forward to getting further acquainted with Port Hedland and the stunning Pilbara Region.

It’s going to be some fun!

Team Sunset.

Attention WA unsigned artists!

We’re just around a mere month away from Groovin’ the Moo and boy are we getting excited.  With a line up that includes Kaiser Chiefs, The Maccabees, Hilltop Hoods, Kimbra, City and Colour, Public Enemy and Wavves and HEAPS more, we’re pleased to announce that we’re giving you the chance to be added to the awesome bill.

There are two remaining spots on the huge GTM Bunbury main stages and two for our Mootown DJ party centre!

Firstly, our Sonicbids spot is open to all unsigned bands in WA and applications can be submitted electronically via their website. Head to http://www.sonicbids.com/ for more information! Applications are open now and will close on Monday 7^th May, with the winner announced on Wednesday 9^th May.

To further support the regional ideology behind Groovin’ the Moo, Sunset Events will again be holding a local band competition, Groovin’ the Prince.  This competition is open to all unsigned bands in Bunbury and surrounding areas. You can apply by sending an mp3 (under 6MB please) and any other marketing material to groovin@sunsetevents.com.au.  Applications are open now and will close on the 7^th May. There’ll be three finalists selected, who will battle it out at the Prince of Wales in Bunbury on Wednesday 9^th May. The winner will be announced at the end of the night and will open GTM 2012!

Then there’s Mootown, the party tent showcasing the awesome skills of some Bunbury DJs. We’re pleased to bring you the line up and playing times right now!

MOOTOWN
2pm – 3pm: LifeKoach

3pm – 4pm: Bangs

4pm – 5pm: Paper Plane

5pm – 6pm: Princi

6pm – 7pm: Bass Republic

7pm – 8pm: ShiftN

8pm – 9pm: De Judge

9pm – 10pm: DJ Massive

There are two spots remaining to open this tent and get the party started, in two categories – Under 18 and Over 18. If you have spent some time working up some quality mash ups in your bedroom (ie no professional experience or club work), send your finest mix of around 3 minutes and under 6MB please, with your date of birth and contact details to mootown@sunsetevents.com.au by Monday 7^th May.

So get sending and uploading! Our ears are open and ready to listen to your wares.

TICKETING

Tickets to Groovin’ the Moo are on sale and are selling fast!

They are available from moshtix.com.au, Moshtix outlets, by phoning 1300 GET TIX (1300 438 849), or via the GTM iphone app for $99.90 + BF.

Groovin’ the Moo Bunbury

Saturday 19^th May

Hay Park (off Parade Road)

360, Adrian Lux (SWE), Andrew W.K One-Man-Party Tour (USA), Ball Park Music, Beni, Big Scary, Bluejuice, City and Colour (CAN), Digitalism (GER), The Getaway Plan, Gold Fields, Hermitude, Hilltop Hoods, Kaiser Chiefs (UK), Kimbra, The Maccabees (UK), Matt Corby, Muscles, Mutemath (USA), Naysayer & Gilsun, Parkway Drive, Public Enemy (USA), Purple Sneakers DJs, San Cisco, Wavves (USA) and locals Needing Cherie, Brow Horn Orchestra, Rainy Day Woman and triple Unearthed winner Stillwater Giants

Head to www.sunsetevents.com.au or www.gtm.net.au for additional event information.

For further information, please contact Janelle Morse at Janelle@sunsetevents.com.au or phone (08) 9336 2837.

Sunset Events are thrilled to have recently been awarded the tender to deliver a high profile music event on behalf of the Town of Port Hedland, in the heart of the North West Pilbara Region of WA. An event of this scale will be the first of its kind for this region and is sure to be received with open arms.

The aptly named North West Festival will take place at the McGregor Street Reserve in Port Hedland on Saturday 18^th August 2012. We’re pleased to announce that the inaugural festival will be headlined by the Australian kings of hip hop, Hilltop Hoods, who have recently been at the top of the national album and single charts with their latest platinum selling album Drinking From The Sun and hit “I Love It”. The Hoods have just announced a huge nationwide tour and we’re thrilled that the North West Festival will form a stop on their extensive run of shows.

The Hoods have produced groundbreaking hit after hit, with a career spanning six studio albums (two platinum and one double platinum selling), multiple ARIA wins, worldwide tours and armies of dedicated fans. We know that the Pilbara army will lap up hits from their latest album like “I Love It”, “Rattling The Keys To The Kingdom” and new single “Speaking in Tongues”, as well as some old favourites.

The one day event is proudly offering camping facilities, included in the ticket price, for those heading to Port Hedland from around the region. Please find more information on this below.

There will be more artists announced in the following weeks, so register your details here to stay in the loop! Whilst you await the next juicy announcement, here’s some additional information on the area and the festival itself.

Location

Port Hedland is one of the key towns in the Pilbara region of WA and boasts the largest tonnage export port in the world. Considered the centre of the Pilbara, Port Hedland is pivotal to delivering benefits to the economic position of our fair state and country. The awareness and growth of the town is growing exponentially due to the sheer quantity of resources exported from the Port.

The region features stunning natural landscapes with a primary colour palette of red, blue and gold. This truly unique town is synonymous with its red dirt, a border of ocean and stunning native flora.

The town boasts a long history with the original inhabitants, the Karriyarra people naming the area Marapikurrinya, for the hand shaped formation of creeks off the natural harbour.  Indigenous rock art can be explored, and the town offers a wide range of leisure activities including fishing, whale watching and observation of the annual protected flatback turtle nesting.

One of WA’s most stunning national parks, Karijini is very close by, as is Millstream National Park. Tourism destinations such as Broome are a mere half-day drive away. Port Hedland features an international airport and is a short flight from Perth and South East Asia.

Camping

We’re pleased to announce that we will be offering camping facilities to those keen to head to the event from towns outside Port Hedland. We encourage you to bring a swag or tent, pull up a patch and take advantage of the toilet and shower facilities on offer.

We’re also very happy to advise that camping is included in the ticket price. More information on what is on offer and the conditions associated with camping at the festival will be available on our website in the coming weeks.

Please note that those who do camp will not be able to move their vehicles from the camp grounds until 6AM the following morning. More details will be available upon ticket purchase.

Accommodation

For those out of towners, we strongly advise you to take advantage of the free camping facilities on offer as accommodation in Port Hedland, as you may be aware, is extremely tight. However, if you do wish to investigate this option, we suggest heading here http://www.accommodationporthedland.com (.)

Ticketing

Tickets will go on sale at 9AM on Thursday 10^th May from moshtix.com.au, moshtix outlets, and selected north west outlets or by phoning 1300 GET TIX (438 849).

There will be more information on pricing details and ticket outlets will be provided in the coming weeks.

The First Annual North West Festival

2pm, Saturday 18^th August, 2012

McGregor Street Reserve, Port Hedland

For media enquiries, please contact Janelle Morse on (08) 9336 2837 or email janelle@sunsetevents.com.au

For general enquiries, please call (08) 9336 2837 or email info@sunsetevents.com.au

www.northwestfestival.com.au

www.sunsetevents.com.au

WELCOME 2 AUSTRALIA 

Sydney 11 May Allphones Arena

Melbourne 14 May Rod Laver Arena

Brisbane 18 May Entertainment Centre

 Note – there is no public pre sale

All tickets on sale Monday 16 April at 9am – Ticketek

“Number 1 show of the year.” LA Weekly 22/12/2011

Prince, one of music’s most iconic superstars and true rock’n’roll royalty, will tour Australia in May 2012 performing his greatest hits.

This will be only the 3^rd time Prince has toured Australia.  He last performed here in 2003. Prolific, influential and innovative, Prince is one of the most private of all music super stars. He lets his music speak for itself – and it does.

Singles such as Purple Rain, 1999, Controversy, When Doves Cry, Diamonds and Pearls, Nothing Compares 2 U, Kiss, Little Red Corvette, Cream and Raspberry Beret are songs deeply etched into the hearts of a generation and seamlessly tie together pop, funk, folk, and rock.

His recorded catalogue is vast, diverse and massively popular.  He has sold over one-hundred million albums, with ten platinum albums and over thirty top ten singles to his credit.  From thirty-three nominations he has won seven Grammy Awards, and his songs for movies have earned him a Golden Globe (The Song of the Heart from Happy Feet) and an Academy Award (Purple Rain).

While his second album Prince went platinum, but it was the album 1999 that was the real breakthrough for Prince.  It sold over three million albums.

This success, however, was nothing compared to the success of Purple Rain.  This album made him a superstar, selling over ten million copies in the US alone and topping the charts for a phenomenal twenty-four weeks.

Since then he has boldly experimented with sounds and styles, writing and producing with great diversity and ambition.  He has written hits for and mentored the careers of other artists, and founded his own recording studio and label.

But what propels him into the upper echelons of greatness – and Rolling Stone include him in its list of the Greatest Artists of All Time – are his legendary stage shows.  His concerts are flamboyant and thrilling, and he matches brilliant musicianship with cutting edge presentation.

Prince will be bring his huge full scale arena production to Australia which will include ground breaking technology in a complete 360 degree stage (in the round).

Notoriously reclusive and reserved in media interviews, Prince takes to the stage with sex-appeal and charisma that can reach the far corners of the even the largest arena.

From moments of great intimacy to exuberant solos, he is a live performer rare in his ability to hold each and every member of the audience enthralled.

We have tickets starting from only $99 so that everyone can see this legendary superstar performer, Prince” – Garry Van Egmond.

This tour of Australia is destined to be one of the greatest concert events in years – the Prince’s multiple concerts at Madison Square Garden sold out in 30 minutes, and his 21 night stand at the 20,000 seat O2 Arena in London set new box office records.

Note – there is no public pre sale.

All tickets on sale – Monday 16 April at 9am – Ticketek.

The tour is presented by Van Egmond Group and Chugg Entertainment.

www.princetour.com.au

facebook/princew2aus

For further media enquiries only:-

Bruce Pollack, Pollack Consulting, (02) 9331 5276 or 0418 331 527 or bruce@pollackconsulting.com

With West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots coming up in under a month, we’ve been back at HQ getting prepped, singing tunes and breaking mirrors while doing so.

If any of you remember, we lost our beloved coffee machine at Blues ‘n’ Roots last year. Coming up to the 1st anniversary of our loss, we have come up with our most memorable moments from BnR 2011 in honour of it. Yes, we do a lot of these types of posts.

1. Ahh, the mystery of our missing coffee machine. Last seen in Bob Dylan’s winnebago – where did it go? Gumtree, maybe? One year on and we’re finally coming to terms with it being gone forever.

2. Grace Jones’ legs/hula hooping skills. VAVAVOOM. If all of us had legs like those… N.B. We should probably stop eating cheese, huh?

3. The mad strumming skills of Rodrigo Y Gabriela. We’d like to get our hands on those calluses. Wait, what?

4. Elvis Costello epic singalongs. It sounded pretty magical!

5. Watching Michael Franti pull up the kids on stage for singing and dancing times. Pretty pretty cool. And not nearly as Wiggle-esque as it sounds.

And with 3 weeks to go this Sunday, we cannot wait for Blues ‘n’ Roots 2012. We’ve got Fogerty busting out CCR hits for over 2 hours, we’ve got Crosby, Stills & Nash, we’ve got The Pogues (yep, with Shane MacGowan), we’ve got The Specials, My Morning Jacket, Buddy Guy, Trombone Shorty, we’ve got heaps more but we’re running out of breath!

Phew-weeee.

It’s our 9th Blues ‘n’ Roots and you know what they say – 9th times’ a charm. Ok, we say that. No one else does.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

More info here if you fancy it!

Love,

Team Sunset xx

With just under 5 weeks to go until the 9^th annual West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots settles in to Fremantle Park, we are pleased to announce the final finishing touches to the bill. Joining the already stellar line up of John Fogerty (playing Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Cosmo’s Factory in full and other CCR hits), Crosby Stills & Nash, The Pogues, The Specials, Buddy Guy, My Morning Jacket, Blitzen Trapper and more are Gin Wigmore (NZ), The Sheepdogs (CAN), and local up and comers, Ruby Boots.

Gin Wigmore really gets it. She gets what it is to think you have it all, and lose what you loved the most. She gets what it feels like to be heartbroken, far from your family, in a self-imposed exile. The 26 year old singer-songwriter has taken her life’s ups and downs, held them up to the light, and crafted songs which speak to a universal experience of fear, hope, love and joy.

Gin, whose sound is something of a mash up of Neil Young, Blondie and Macy Gray has been performing and writing since the ripe age of 12 and had penned an album’s worth of songs by her 15^th birthday.  Soon after her first recording session in 2002, the Wigmore family was dealt a tragic blow: Gin’s father died of cancer. Gin stopped writing and playing altogether and spent some time abroad. Back home, she wrote a tribute song to her father called “Hallelujah” and on a whim her sister entered Gin’s song in the US-based International Songwriting Competition. She won both the Teen and Grand Prizes, making her the youngest and only unsigned Grand Prize winner in the history of the competition.

Gin’s latest album Gravel & Wine was released September 2011 and was received with open arms. Make sure you experience the magical voice and soul of Gin Wigmore at Fremantle Park this April.

Emerging from a small town in Canada (and personally handpicked by our headliner John Fogerty no less), The Sheepdog’s latest EP Five Easy Pieces portrays the sounds of decades past. Influences like Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Allman Brothers and the Grateful Dead are coupled with a mix of modern rock sensibilities resulting in their signature sound.

Over the years, The Sheepdogs have trekked across Canada in their beaten-down van, but now they are ready to capitalize on the opportunity. “It is now about hitting the road, playing some kick-ass shows, and getting ready to impress people with a new record” states lead singer Ewan Currie.

That full-length, expected some time this year, will surely cement the fact that, though they’ve had a bit of luck on their side, the only thing responsible for The Sheepdogs’ recent slew of success is the sweat they’ve left onstage and the sweet, sticky throwback tunes that are sure to impress at West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots.

There is no mistaking that Ruby Boots are a “band”. They look like a band, play like a band and the chemistry between them is more like glue. With electric and acoustic guitars, banjo, mandolin, violin, washboard, keys, bass, drums and vocal harmonies some bands would look crowded. Ruby Boots just look downright good and they play downright excellent music.

While there’s something of a resurgence in traditional roots genre, Ruby Boots are making it their own. Chain-gang chants and blues guitar through to western-swing and honky tonk piano, then across to folk-country and back around again, it’s all there and it sounds really fresh. Be sure to kick start your festival experience with this incredible local talent.

There’s still one spot left!

As we do each year, we’re proud to hold a coveted spot on our amazing West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots line up for our Breakthrough to Blues ‘n’ Roots competition. Supporting burgeoning talent from WA’s booming live music scene, the competition encourages local, unsigned bands to apply via the Sonicbids website.

Over the coming weeks we’ll listen to each and every submission and face the challenging task of narrowing it down to a handful of finalists. These deserving few will take to the stage at Mojo’s Fremantle on Wednesday 21^st March and our panel of industry judges will determine one winner, who will open the stage at Fremantle Park on Sunday 1^st April.

Artists are encouraged to upload their electronic press kits and apply for the competition via http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?opportunity_id=105656.

Entries close at midnight on 15^th March, so best get Breakthroughing now!

Ticketing Information

Tickets are on sale now from www.moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX (438 849) or at moshtix outlets.

Recently, we added some incredible artists to the line up, and we’re proud to have kept our General Admission ticket at the incredible value for money price of $139 + BF.

If you fancy enjoying West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots 2012 in style, then the VIP ticket at $350 + BF is the one for you. You’ll be able to relax in a special area featuring plenty of seating, a delicious hot meal, complimentary drink tickets and a dedicated private bar and toilets.

Again, it will be a family affair, with Under 18s able to enjoy the festival via the Family Registration process. You can find more info on that here. Under 18 tickets are available for $80 + BF.

We are again including the chance to offset carbon emissions by including the optional $3 (inc GST) Green Fee. This contribution helps reduce the festival’s carbon footprint from travel (especially those of you who are travelling from regional areas to the event) and also contributes to the eco initiatives on site.

Head to www.westcoastbluesnroots.com.au for more details.

The West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival is a smoke free event. Minors can attend when accompanied at ALL times by their parent.

West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival

Fremantle Park

Sunday 1st April 2012

Gates open 10:30AM

John Fogerty (USA), Crosby, Stills & Nash (USA), The Pogues (UK), The Specials (UK), Buddy Guy (USA), My Morning Jacket (USA), Blitzen Trapper (USA), Steve Earle (USA), Keb’ Mo’ (USA), Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (USA), Gin Wigmore  (NZ), Husky, The Sheepdogs (CAN), Zydecats, Felicity Groom, Ruby Boots and Breakthrough to Blues ‘n’ Roots winner.

This decision is very disappointing and totally out of our control. However GTM is very pleased to announce that J Award Unearthed Artist of the Year winners Ball Park Music will be joining the GTM tour.

Dynamos Ball Park Music are masters of the indie-pop-sunny melody and this GTM, we school of fish will be reeled in by their catchiest of hooks. The band, no doubt big fans of Pavement and Weezer, recently had two entries in triple j’s Hottest 100 with the playful ‘It’s Nice to Be Alive’ and ‘All I Want is You’ appearing at #31 and #38 respectively. Their record “Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs” also received nominations for Album of the Year in both triple j’s J Awards and Rolling Stone Awards, and was impressively voted the 10th Best Album of 2011 in triple j’s listener poll.

GTM promoter Stephen Halpin commented on the circumstances today, “To replace an act on the festival at this late stage is very difficult, so we are extremely grateful to have an act of the caliber of Ball Park Music join the tour at such short notice. Yes its annoying that Chiddy Bang have chosen to cancel but Ball Park Music are a fantastic live act and deserve all their current success.”

Ball Park Music will be joining 360, Adrian Lux (SWE), Andrew W.K One-Man-Party Tour (USA), Beni, Big Scary, Bluejuice, City and Colour (CAN), Digitalism (GER), The Getaway Plan, Gold Fields, Hermitude, Hilltop Hoods, Kaiser Chiefs (UK), Kimbra, The Maccabees (UK), Matt Corby, Muscles, Mutemath (USA), Naysayer & Gilsun, Parkway Drive, Public Enemy (USA), Purple Sneakers DJs, San Cisco and Wavves (USA) as part of the GTM tribe committed to touring regional Australia.

GTM appreciates that there may be people who have purchased tickets especially to see Chiddy Bang. Refunds will be available from 9am ADST Monday 27 February until 5pm ADST on Friday 2 March through MOSHTIX (1300 438 849) or ticketsupport@moshtix.com.au.

With Bendigo announced as sold out last week, tickets to the other four Groovin’ The Moo events are on-sale now by logging onto gtm.net.au or moshtix.com.au, by calling 1300 438 849 (GET TIX), by visiting selected MOSHTIX outlets or by checkinggtm.net.au for an outlet in your local area.

Official Groovin’ the Moo Tour Diary

Saturday 5 May – Bendigo VIC– SOLD OUT Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground, 42 – 47 Holmes Rd, Bendigo VIC

Sunday 6 May – Townsville QLD –Murray Sports Complex – Townsville Cricket Grounds, Mervyn Crossman Dr & Murray Lyons Cres Idalia QLD 4811

Saturday 12 May – Maitland NSW –Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, Maitland NSW 2320

Sunday 13 May – Canberra ACT –The Meadows, University of Canberra. Kirinari St Bruce ACT 2617

Saturday 19 May – Bunbury WA–Hay Park (off) Parade Rd Bunbury WA 6230

TICKET PRICE: $99.90+ B/F – tickets available by logging onto gtm.net.au or moshtix.com.au | By calling 1300 438 849 (GET TIX) By visiting selected MOSHTIX outlets – check gtm.net.au for an outlet in your local area. 

GTM is a licensed all ages (16 + recommended) event. GTM recommends parents should consider whether the event is appropriate for their child and recommends that any children under 16 years of age who attend the event are accompanied by their parent or guardian. Persons who are 18 years of age or older and wish to purchase alcohol MUST have photographic ID. No pass outs will be issued at any of the five GTM events.

TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION

For all of your transport and accommodation needs, log onto the Getting There page of your local GTM at gtm.net.au. Alternatively, for accommodation only, please visit your local tourism organisation.

MEDIA PASSES

Applications for media passes are open from now through until 5pm on Friday 30 March 2012. To apply for GTM 2012 Media Accreditation, please go to the website, choose your show, go to the contacts page and follow the directions to submit your accreditation request to media@gtm.net.au.

www.gtm.net.au

Over the coming weeks we’ll listen to each and every submission and face the challenging task of narrowing it down to a handful of finalists. These deserving few will take to the stage at Mojo’s Fremantle on Tuesday 20^th March and our panel of industry judges will determine one winner, who will open the stage at Fremantle Park on Sunday 1^st April.

Artists are encouraged to upload their electronic press kits and apply for the competition via http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?opportunity_id=105656.

Entries close at midnight on 15^th March, so best get Breakthroughing now!

Ticketing Information

Tickets are on sale now from www.moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX (438 849) or at moshtix outlets.

Recently, we added some incredible artists to the line up, and we’re proud to have kept our General Admission ticket price the same as our first release, available for $139 + BF.

If you fancy enjoying West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots 2012 in style, then the VIP ticket at $350 + BF is the one for you. You’ll be able to relax in a special area featuring plenty of seating, a delicious hot meal, complimentary drink tickets and a dedicated private bar and toilets.

Again, it will be a family affair, with Under 18s able to enjoy the festival via the Family Registration process. You can find more info on that here. Under 18 tickets are available for $80 + BF.

We are again including the chance to offset carbon emissions by including the optional $3 (inc GST) Green Fee. This contribution helps reduce the festival’s carbon footprint from travel (especially those of you who are travelling from regional areas to the event) and also contributes to the eco initiatives on site.

Head to www.westcoastbluesnroots.com.au for more details.

The West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival is a smoke free event. Minors can attend when accompanied at ALL times by their parent.

West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival

Fremantle Park

Sunday 1st April 2012

Gates open 10:30AM

John Fogerty (USA), Crosby, Stills & Nash (USA), The Pogues (UK), The Specials (UK), Buddy Guy (USA), My Morning Jacket (USA), Blitzen Trapper (USA), Steve Earle (USA), Keb’ Mo’ (USA), Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (USA), Husky, Zydecats, Felicity Groom and more to be announced.

BENDIGO | TOWNSVILLE | MAITLAND | CANBERRA | BUNBURY |

Presented nationally by Cattleyard Promotions and Co-Presented in Bunbury by Sunset Events. Supported nationally by triple j, Channel [V], Faster Louder, inthemix, Streetpress Australia & triple j Magazine

Rich feathers…precious stones. The Groovin’ the Moo (GTM) cosmogram returns in 2012. With the milestone of a record ten international Artists alongside local essentials coming together for Australia’s only touring regional event, the scene has been set for a ritual of musical and communal expression. From City and Colour, Kaiser Chiefs to Public Enemy and more, this will be one fun techni-colour spectrum of artist-all-sorts handpicked for GTM fans to enjoy this May.

Now in its eighth percussive year, the GTM tribe of 75,000 strong across the land will hold up the sky for another gathering culminating in a happiness explosion of epic proportions. Sporting head dress and holding talisman, White Eagle Desert Dweller aka Stephen Halpin (GTM Promoter, Cattleyard Promotions) relayed in anticipation, “I’m really excited about this lineup. So many fresh locals, festival favourites and breaking internationals to keep the outdoor stages rocking and the Moolin Rouge banging. Looking forward to checking out Chiddy Bang, plus Mutemath and The Maccabees who are making their first tours of Australia. I’m sure everyone will give them a friendly GTM welcome.”

With a history of sell-out events, in 2012 the five shows will again be ready to cater for all ages, as well as being licensed (recommend 16+). GTM is excited. In exchange for a single joyous day with its much missed sidekicks, a sacrifice of rich musical and culinary offerings will be put forth to satiate the clan’s eyes, ears and bellies. Twenty five artists will be presented ceremoniously on a double outdoor stage and by the voodoo glow of the Moolin Rouge Big Top tent before those who have astral plane travelled, caught magic carpet train or bus from interstate, country town, regional centre and city. For those who are ready, with a ticket price at under $100 (or two pineapples, rather), cometh with your tribe. It’s time to partake in a day where we give, receive, beam and shake.

In alphabetical order, behold these Artists of Groovin’ the Moo 2012 who will lavish us with storytelling and song:

360, Adrian Lux (SWE), Andrew W.K One-Man-Party Tour (USA), Beni, Big Scary, Bluejuice, Chiddy Bang (UK), City and Colour (CAN), Digitalism (GER), The Getaway Plan, Gold Fields, Hermitude, Hilltop Hoods, Kaiser Chiefs (UK), Kimbra, The Maccabees (UK), Matt Corby, Muscles, Mutemath (USA), Naysayer & Gilsun, Parkway Drive, Public Enemy (USA), Purple Sneakers DJs, San Cisco, Wavves (USA) with more local and triple j unearthed artists to be announced!

The official 2011 Groovin The Moo tour diary:

Saturday 5 May 2012 – Bendigo VIC

Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground 42 – 72 Holmes Rd, Bendigo VIC 3550 

Sunday 6 May 2012 – Townsville QLD

Murray Sports Complex – Townsville Cricket Grounds Mervyn Crossman Dr & Murray Lyons Cres Idalia QLD 4811

Saturday 12 May 2012 – Maitland NSW

Maitland Showground Blomfield St, Maitland NSW 2320

Sunday 13 May 2012 – Canberra ACT

The Meadows, University of Canberra Kirinari St Bruce ACT 2617

Saturday 19 May 2012 – Bunbury WA

Hay Park (off) Parade Rd Bunbury WA 6230

TICKET PRICE: $99.90+ B/F

GROOVIN THE MOO 2012 TICKET ON SALE DATES:

Tues 14 February (from 9am local time) – Bendigo VIC

Wed 15 February (from 9am local time) – Maitland NSW

Thurs 16 February (from 9am local time) – Townsville QLD, Canberra ACT & Bunbury WA

GTM is a licensed all ages (16 + recommended) event. GTM recommends parents should consider whether the event is appropriate for their child and recommends that any children under 16 years of age who attend the event are accompanied by their parent or guardian. Persons who are 18 years of age or older and wish to purchase alcohol MUST have photographic ID. No pass outs will be issued at any of the five GTM events.

TICKETS AVAILABLE:

By logging onto gtm.net.au or moshtix.com.au | By calling 1300 438 849 (GET TIX) By visiting selected MOSHTIX outlets – check gtm.net.au for an outlet in your local area

TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION

For all of your transport and accommodation needs, log onto the Getting There page of your local GTM at gtm.net.au. Alternatively, for accommodation only, please visit your local tourism organisation:

MEDIA PASSES

Applications for media passes are open from now through until at 5pm on Friday 30 March 2012.To apply for 2012 Media Accreditation, visit http://www.gtm.net.au/contact.html

www.gtm.net.au

Publicity Enquiries: Paula ‘jonesy’ Jones | jones@jonespr.com.au | +61 2 4963 5756

Marketing & Advertising Enquiries: Kathryn Holloway | Kathryn@kathrynholloway.com | + 61 (0) 2 9331 4558