SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS
For music festivals, you can't go past Melbourne and Victoria as the weather warms up. Here's a hand picked basket of the hottest places to be this season. Read on and then rest up before the fun begins.
For most festivals and events, get tickets from the venue concerned or through Ticketmaster or Ticketek.
January
Falls Festival
December 2009 – January 2010
Catch big names and small for an epic New Year's Eve celebration in the coastal town of Lorne along the Great Ocean Road.
Pyramid Rock Festival
December 2009 – January 2010
A farm on Phillip Island provides the perfect venue for this cliff top New Year's festival, with a variety of fresh and familiar acts.
January
Summadayze
1 January 2010
Recover with a bang and a fine line up of local and international DJs at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on New Year's Day.
Chill Island
16 January 2010
A boutique Phillip Island festival with a relaxed vibe and some great acts.
The Hot Barbeque
16 January 2010
Located at the heritage listed Point Nepean Quarantine Station and boasting an incredible line up of local and international acts.
Big Day Out
26 January 2010
One of the best line ups to date for this huge one day music festival. Various acts, including international talent.
St Jeromes Laneway Festival
30 January 2010
The most fun you'll ever have in an alleyway. Local and international acts take over this cool city bar and laneway.
February
St Kilda Festival
6–14 February 2010
It's free, fabulous and on the beach. What more could you ask for from a summer festival? Bands include new local acts and some established favourites.
Good Vibrations
21 February 2010
Good Vibes is back and better than ever at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Set to go off with some choice acts in 2009.
March
Port Fairy Folk Festival
5–8 March 2010
Much more than just a music festival, the Port Fairy Folk Festival is an institution. Four days of top quality local and international acts take over this gorgeous coastal town.
Golden Plains
6–8 March 2010
Located at the celebrated Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, the second annual Golden Plains is set to rival its big brother, the illustrious Meredith Music Festival.
Brunswick Music Festival
11–21 March 2010
World class acts in the genres of folk and roots take over Brunswick for this annual and very popular festival. Get along to see a plethora of talented musicians.
Apollo Bay Music Festival
26–28 March 2010
A picture-perfect location and relaxed vibe make this yearly event a popular one. Enjoy the beachside setting while watching talented emerging and established musicians.
December
Meredith Music Festival
December 2010
Get in quick because tickets sell out super fast for this awesome festival in country Victoria.
