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
28 December 2010 – 1 January 2011
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
29 December 2010 – 1 January 2011
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.
Summadayze
1 January 2011
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
January 2011
A boutique Phillip Island festival with a relaxed vibe and some great acts.
The Hot Barbeque
January 2011
Located at the heritage listed Point Nepean Quarantine Station and boasting an incredible line up of local and international acts.
Big Day Out
January 2011
One of the best line ups to date for this huge one day music festival. Various acts, including international talent.
St Jeromes Laneway Festival
January 2011
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
February 2011
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
February 2011
Good Vibes is back and better than ever at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
March
Port Fairy Folk Festival
11–14 March 2011
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
March 2011
Located at the celebrated Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, the fifth annual Golden Plains is set to rival its big brother, the illustrious Meredith Music Festival.
Brunswick Music Festival
17-27 March 2011
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.
April
Apollo Bay Music Festival
8-10 April 2011
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 2011
Get in quick because tickets sell out super fast for this awesome festival in country Victoria.
