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The White Hat Guide to Rock, Pop & Indy Music in Melbourne
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Sydney Road Street Party
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An annual event with stalls, entertainment and refreshments. |
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12noon to 8pm, Sunday 1st March 2009 ? |
Sydney Road,
Brunswick
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Enquiries: (03) 9388 1460 |
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Mad Hatters Music Party
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Mental Health Music Network annual music event, to coincide with Mental Health Week 2008. As well as some big music names headlining this year, a board of songwriters and muso's from the network are lined up to provide the audience a show full of heart and energy. These include Heidi Everett from the Andrew Denton documentary "Angels & Demons", The Bipolar Bears, My Imaginary Heart & MoonRockit. |
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The Espy, (Gershwin Room) The Esplenade, St Kilda, Victoria
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$15; $8 conc |
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David Rovics & Alistair Hulett
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David Rovics is based in Portland, Oregon, and has been called the musical voice of the progressive movement in the US. Since the mid-90's he has spent most of his time on the road, playing hundreds of shows every year throughout the world. He has shared the stage with musicians like Billy Bragg and the Indigo Girls. More importantly, he's really good. He will make you laugh, he will make you cry, and he will make the revolution irresistible. Alistair Hulett was born in Glasgow and moved to Australia at the age of eighteen where his band Roaring Jack plyed its punk/rockabilly take on Celtic folk, from the mid '80s until the early '90s. They played with acts like Billy Bragg and The Pogues. He eventually returned to the UK and most recently he joined with several Yorkshire based musicians to form a semi-electric band called The Malkies. (Doors open 8.30) Tickets: $14+bf ($20 full or $17 concession at
the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm; (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 |
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Saturday 13th December |
Northcote Social Club, 301 High St, Northcote
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The Needle And The Damage Done
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The Needle and the Damage Done is a joyous romp through a top ten of the worst records ever released in the history of the world. Comedian, DJ and satirist Fiona Scott-Norman leads you through a minefield of releases from Christians, football players, John Laws, Bernard King, white supremacists, misguided celebrities, Abigail, The ‘Hoff’, and Leonard Nimoy. $25 Full, $20 Concession and Groups 10+ (+ transaction fee). 17 – 21 December; Wed and Thurs 8pm;
Fri and Sat 7:30pm and 9:30pm;
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The Pyramid Rock Festival
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A rock and pop music festival |
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The Falls Festival
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An annual festival of rock and pop music on farmland near Lorne. Bands for this year's event are expected to include Franz Ferdinand, The Hives, Eli Paperboy Reed, The Cat Empire, The Kooks, The Grates, Gomez, Faker, Tegan and Sara, SoKo, Donavon Frankenreiter, Jamie Lidell, TZU, Mystery Jets, , Architecture in Helsinki, Atmosphere, The Dodos, A Track, Wolf and Cub, Liam Finn, The Drones. |
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30 Dec 2008 - 1 Jan 2009 |
Lorne
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Enquiries: 1900 931 335 |
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Summadayze
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Australia's largest dance festival. |
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St Jerome's Laneway Festival
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An annual commercial music festival with performances in an inner-city laneway featuring bands and DJs. Again the festival spills out onto Lonsdale Street which will be closed between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets. Tickets are typically over $100. |
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Sunday 1st February 2009 |
Caledonian Lane, Melbourne
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Laneway Festival
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An annual commercial music festival. The first Australian version of this festival started in Melbourne but is now in the process of spreading across Australia. It features bands and DJs and tickets are typically over $100. |
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Saturday 31st January 2009 |
Brisbane
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Laneway Festival
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An annual commercial music festival. The first Australian version of this festival started in Melbourne but is now in the process of spreading across Australia. It features bands and DJs and tickets are typically over $100. |
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Friday 6th February 2009 |
Perth
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Laneway Festival
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An annual commercial music festival. The first Australian version of this festival started in Melbourne but is now in the process of spreading across Australia. It features bands and DJs and tickets are typically over $100. |
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Saturday 7th February 2009 |
Adelaide
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Laneway Festival
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An annual commercial music festival. The first Australian version of this festival started in Melbourne but is now in the process of spreading across Australia. It features bands and DJs and tickets are typically over $100. |
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Sunday 8th February 2009 |
Sydney
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Hot Sauce & Fiery Foods Festival
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Our 2009 Hot Sauce & Fiery Food Festival is being held over the weekend of
February 14 & 15, Valentines weekend! We are calling our weekend celebrations -
The Spicy Lovers Valentines Weekend for those who like it HOT!! Over the past
nine Festivals we have attracted approximately 50,000 visitors to our favourite
part of Gippsland, Jindivick. They represent a lot of people from the
surrounding areas, and a lot of people down from Melbourne and interstate. They
all have one thing in common they love their chillies, their heat, and the
endorphin pleasure it gives them. Full details at
Hot Sauce & Fiery
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14th & 15th February 2009 |
Redback Chilli Co, 1420 Jacksons Track,
Jindivick
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Enquiries: (03) 5628 5252 |
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Seddon Festival in the Park
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Local eateries provide gourmet food & drink, for the kids there's face painting and an animal farm. Music is the main focus.. More information at Seddon Music
Festival. |
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2am to 7pm, Saturday 14th. March, 2009, |
Harris Reserve, cnr Thompson & Gamon Streets, Seddon
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Enquiries: 0407 834 559 |
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Forthcoming EventsThese events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
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Ararat Jail House Rock Festival
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A music festival with a street carnival, bands jail tours and dancing. |
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March 2008 ? |
Ararat
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Enquiries: 1800 657 158 |
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Big Day Out
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A large event featuring popular bands. From 2008 to 2012 this event will returne to its original venue at Flemington Racecourse. |
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Chill Out Festival
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A gay and lesbian efestival with entertainment, music, street, parade, dance party and recovery breakfast. |
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March 2009 ? |
Daylesford
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Enquiries: (03) 5348 6599 |
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Concert Under The Stars
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February 2009 ? |
Lake Lonsdale, Yarrawonga
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Enquiries: (03) 5744 1989 |
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Glenlyon Music Festival
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A festival with local bands as well as more widely known bands. |
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February 2009 ? |
Glenlyon
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Enquiries: (03) 5321 2006 |
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Good Vibrations
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Pop groups foups from the USA and Europe includingCypress Hill , The Rapture (USA), James Zabiela, John, Surkin and Beat Vandals.Tickets on sale from 9 November 2007. |
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High Street Northcote Music Festival
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Featuring a wide range of bands and performers. |
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High Vibes - Northcote Music Festival
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A street festival attracting large crowds and featuring numbers of bands. |
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September 2009 ? |
High Street (between Seperation abd Clark Streets) Northcote
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Hume Winter Music Festival
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The Hume Winter Music Festival runs from Friday 11 July to Sunday 3 August.
It brings together different cultures for a taste of diversity. Start the journey with a magical evening of French, English, Spanish and Italian singing while enjoying a delicious 3 course meal. Or enjoy the sweet sounds of the Dinicu Chamber Orchestra at the beautifully historic Westmeadows Hall. |
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August 2009 ? |
Hume
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Enquiries: (03) 9205 2200 |
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In the Realm of the Senses
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A three-day festival of film and music |
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Kiss My Grass
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Featuring a large collection of Australian DJs and live artists. |
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Moonee Valley Festival
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A large festival with bands, entertainment, stalls, refreshments and activities. White Hat believes that in 2007 over 50.000 people attended the festival. |
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February 2009 ? |
Moonee Ponds and surrounds
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Enquiries: (03) 9243 8888 |
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Music from the Wetlands
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This community arts festival will feature acts such as Sweet Chicks and Zebra Crossing. |
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March 2008 ? |
Riverside are, 1 View Street, Alphington
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Enquiries: 0407 091 004 |
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Rock and Roll Fesitval
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Three day rock and roll festival. |
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January 2009 ? |
White Eagle House, Fellmongers Rd, Breakwater (Geelong)
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Sale Rocks On Festival
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A festival with bands, dancing and vintage cars and triathlon. |
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February 2009 ? |
Sale
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Enquiries: (03) 5144 7133 |
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Small Day Out Youth Festival
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An alcohol free event for youth featuring a variety of bands. |
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St Kilda Festival
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A large annual festival with an emphasis on free entertainment and bands. |
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February 2009 ? |
St Kilda
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Enquiries: (03) 9209 6777 |
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Stonnington Youth Festival
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A line concert with recognised and unsigned young performers and related displays. |
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August 2009 ? |
Prahran Town Hall, Greville Street, Prahran
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Enquiries: (03) 8290 1333 |
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Won Wron Rockers and Yarram Lions Club Rock and Roll Festival
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South Gippsland Rock & Roll Championship. ‘The Fonz” look-a-like Comp. Hot Rods, Market Stalls, Street performers, Dance Exhibitions, Karoke, Street Stalls |
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Yarram
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Enquiries: (03) 5189 1203 or 5182 0629 |
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Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
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