Final announcement for Southbound
After unleashing one of the weightiest bills Western Australia has ever seen, Sunset
Events is proud to announce another round of superb acts to complete the line-up for
the third annual Southbound Festival.
And first up, all the way from the UK, we have the one and only…Basement Jaxx. Energised from the recent release of the duo’s fourth studio album, Crazy Itch Radio, Basement Jaxx will bring their intoxicating beats and rhythms to Southbound for one very special performance, backed by a full live band.
After a number one album and a notorious national tour, the Hilltop Hoods seem like they can’t get any bigger – then they go and collect five ARIA nominations. Witness Aussie hip hop at its finest when the Hoods come to Southbound.
Also being served up at the third annual Southbound Festival are: Melbourne rockers The Vasco Era, Perth’s own psychedelic collective The Panda Band, roots newcomer Dallas Frasca and junior giants The Flairz.
Throw in some electro goodness from DJs Fdel, Armee and Charlie Bucket and you’ve got one of the biggest days of entertainment to come to WA.
These fine ambassadors of song join the Southbound ranks alongside world conquering rock crusaders Wolfmother, WA’s very own John Butler Trio, the
enigmatic Michael Franti Spearhead, mighty indie heroes Modest Mouse and pop’s dark princes Eskimo Joe.
Plus The Bees, Scribe, Youth Group, The Sleepy Jackson, Matt Costa, Jamie Lidell, You Am I, Saul Williams, Little Birdy, The Black Seeds, The Exploders, The Audreys, Blue King Brown, Josh Pyke, The Presets and Infusion.
So many seminal names, so many superlative sounds, all on three stages on Saturday, January 6, at Sir Stewart Bovell Park, Busselton.
To complement this very special occasion, punters will have the opportunity to camp for two nights on the serene parklands adjacent to the festival site, kicking off on Friday, January 5, with exclusive entertainment for campers, including very special acoustic performances under a big top from the John Butler Trio, Michael Franti
Spearhead, Blue King Brown, The Audreys, Matt Costa and Dallas Frasca.
Following on from this musical treat, Michael Franti’s highly acclaimed documentary I Know I’m Not Alone will be screened along with a selection of cult movie classics, documentaries and shorts from SPLIF.
Or head to the Carnivale Tent to check out a feast of circus performances, dancing troupes, comedy and more. And what would a festival be without a feisty karaoke competition? For more information, plus all playing times, go to the Sunset website.
Camping tickets – which include two nights’ camping on Friday and Saturday nights, plus free entertainment – are only $50 + booking fee. Please note: camping is strictly 18+, however children will be granted permission if accompanied at all times by a parent. People purchasing camping tickets will also need a festival ticket (see below).
Tickets for The Southbound Festival (which is all ages) are $89 + booking fee, available from www.sunsetevents.com.au (no booking fees) or through Ticketek on 132 849 and www.ticketek.com.au Otherwise head to Live Clothing stores, 78 Records, Mills, Jumbo Video, Beat Music, Planet Video, Leading Edge (Joondalup), Trax Music (Mandurah), Blue 62 (Busselton), Swell Sounds (Margaret River), Nob’s Musique (Bunbury), Tourist Information Centres (Busselton and Dunsborough), 3 Bears Bar (Dunsborough) and Vibes (Albany).
Or rock in style with a strictly limited VIP Pass, which includes special parking as well as access to the VIP area, plus some drinks and gastronomical delights. These are selling fast; visit the website for more information.
All tickets are on sale now.
Stay tuned for more information regarding the festival, plus many exciting new initiatives Sunset Events will be launching for Southbound 2007. The Southbound Festival is Western Australia’s first major European-style festival;
giving punters the chance to experience what music fans overseas and in the eastern states have been enjoying for decades, with an Aussie twist.
The third annual, all-ages Southbound Festival is supported by Triple J.
Keep an eye on www.sunsetevents.com.au for regular updates. The Southbound Festival – a Music, Camping and Arts Festival.
SOUTHBOUND FESTIVAL 2007
Sir Stewart Bovell Park, Busselton
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5
Camping with exclusive pre-festival entertainment
John Butler Trio, Michael Franti Spearhead, Blue King Brown, The Audreys, Matt Costa, Dallas Frasca and more entertainment
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6
Main festival and camping
Wolfmother, Basement Jaxx (full band), John Butler Trio, Michael Franti Spearhead, Modest Mouse, Eskimo Joe, Hilltop Hoods, The Bees, Scribe, Youth
Group, The Sleepy Jackson, Matt Costa, Jamie Lidell, You Am I, Saul Williams, Little Birdy, The Panda Band, The Black Seeds, The Exploders, Vasco Era, The Flairz, The Audreys, Blue King Brown, Josh Pyke, Dallas Frasca, The Presets, Infusion and DJs Fdel, Armee and Charlie Bucket For press enquiries contact Julian Tompkin publicity@sunsetevents.com.au
0407 092 782.
For all other Sunset Events enquiries contact info@sunsetevents.com.au (08) 9336 2837
