Where on earth Falls Music & Arts Festival 2009
Falls Music & Arts Festival 2009
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If you are anything like us at Perfect Pitch Magazine you are already suffering from severe festival withdrawals and will do anything to keep that festival feeling going. If you are looking for one last festival this year why not treat yourself to a Christmas present and book a flight to
What is it?
Visit www.fallsfestival.com to learn more about this music and arts festival.
Where and when is it?
The Falls Festival is held from Dec 29th to Jan 1st each year on a beautiful farm nestled in the Otway rainforest above Lorne and
Who’s playing?
The festivals this year feature: Yeah Yeah Yeahs ; Moby; Grizzly Bear; Chairlift ; Hilltop Hoods; The Temper Trap; King Khan & The Shrines; Wolfmother; Patrick Watson; Bertie Blackman*; Rodrigo y Gabriela; Emiliana Torrini; Andrew Bird; Jamie T; Lyrics Born; Little Red; Editors; Dappled Cities; Future Of The Left; Kaki King; Liam Finn; Yves Klein Blue; Major Lazor (Soundsystem); Seasick Steve; The View; Yacht club DJ's^; The Inspector Cluzo; Datarock; White Rabbits; Amanda Blank; Xavier Rudd; Midnight Juggernauts; Little Birdy; Philadelphia Grand Jury; Sarah Blasko; Art Vs. Science; DJ Yoda; Lisa Mitchell ; Urthboy; KillaQueenz*; The John Steel Singers; Washington*; Miami Horror*; Wagons*; Oh Mercy*; Jordie Lane*; Kid Sam*; The Beards*; With many more still to be announced! * VIC Only ^ TAS Only with LOADS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Is there camping?
Camping is an integral part of The Falls Festival. Camp with your mates, get to know your neighbours, check out all the action at you door or just chill and enjoy the beautiful environment. The camping area is not powered but is fully serviced with toilets and showers, medical facilities, information booth and an event program. There is a shuttle bus that operates regularly between the festival site and the Lorne township, so you can enjoy the cafe's and shops and even have a refreshing dip on the ocean!
How do I get there?
By plane obviously check out these sites for the latest prices.
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What do I need to take?
Ever heard the saying 'four seasons in one day'... It is summer, so the days can be scorching but being
What else can I do when I am there?
Tickets entitle patrons to two nights free camping onsite on the 30th and 31st of December and two huge days and nights of entertainment on two stages. Acts include a diverse range of top bands, DJs and comedians. Stay tuned as it all unfolds in the Entertainment section of this website.
But The Falls Festival is much more than just a line-up, with comedians, roving performers, workshops, Erskine Fayre, moonlight cinema, diverse foods, environment walks and beach strolls all adding to the experience.
The Valley Stage is at the base of the main arena and hosts most of the bands as well as the tick of the clock celebrations. While you're in the vicinity, check out the latest gear from The Falls Festival and bands which is available from the merchandise stand. The Grande Theatre is located at the top of the hill and houses music and comedians by day and by night transforms into the party to be at in the evening (right through to sunrise).
The APRA People's Stage Being a huge supporter of local, homegrown talent The APRA People's Stage makes its welcome return in 2009, playing host to, none other than you! This is the festival ticket holders chance for a well-earned 15 minutes of fame. We hope to see your artistic charms working the crowd, whether it is with a comedy skit, acoustic croon, musical interlude, beat-box-off, or a cappella ensemble, the stage is yours for the taking. for more info, see the section in Music!
The
The Falls Festival is home to Erskine Fayre a veritable shoppers paradise for jewels, funky clothes, head cosys, shades and other such delights. Feel like a bit of a splash or maybe a spot of shopping? Catch a lift on the shuttle bus to the beach and Lorne's funky shops and cafes.
The PeopleMista - If you're feeling a bit hot under the collar, take a spin under the mista, you'll come out refreshed and ready to rock n' roll.
Culinary Delights - Catering on site is extremely diverse and should satiate most appetites. From delicious pizza's, to hearty vego plates, to hot potatoes, nachos, noodles, Indian, or sample the many other tastes of the world on offer. Or if you prefer, those good old aussie staples; chips, dimmies and pies will also be well represented. You are welcome to bring some food yourself as long as it is not in glass and doesn't require cooking.
Beverages - The licensed bar runs from 12 noon until 2am each night. The festival is a no BYO event, but we've done a remarkable job of keeping bar prices down so you don't have to bother! As The Falls Festival is an all ages event bring along your id if you wish to participate in the consumption of an alcoholic bevy or two.
Both Lorne and
Lorne: Situated on the famous Great Ocean Road, between the beautiful Loutit Bay and forests of the Otway Ranges, Lorne is one of Victoria's 'it' summer destinations. Touted by some as the south's Byron Bay, with its mild weather, cafe culture, beautiful scenery and fascinating shops, its no wonder Lorne is one of the region's most popular holiday destinations. You could easily spend a couple of days, a week or longer exploring the area around this funky beachside town.
What to see and do: The Great Ocean RoadIs one of the world's most breathtaking coastal drives and with its huge cliffs, raging surf, tranquil bays, lush rainforests and towering rock stacks we can't think of a better way to get to your destination. If you've got some time on your hands, head down the coast further towards Port Campbell and the Twelve Apostles, or stop in at any of the number of beautiful waterfalls or check out the spectacular Otway Fly Tree Top walk through the canopy of the Otways old growth rainforests.
Beaches The Great Ocean Road and Lorne have some of the state's most spectacular beaches and summer time when the festival is held is the perfect time to visit them. Stop in at the famous
At the pub. Get involved or just join in on the party at the end!
Get a little Arty Get in touch with the arts at the galleries and shops in Lorne's main street and side streets. Or venture just a little out of town to the amazing Q dos gallery which is located in a beautiful bush setting. WalksThere's over 100 kilometres of well-marked walking tracks in the national park which surrounds Lorne. The park protects around 22,000 hectares of forest, fern gullies, waterfalls, tall cliffs and sandy beaches in a coastal stretch from Aireys Inlet to
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Accommodation
For where to stay and availabilities go to www.lornelink.com.au or any of the above websites. Make sure that you book soon if you wish to stay in Lorne over summer as accommodation and caravan parks do book out early. If you are planning on camping and have no luck getting into caravan parks, there is car-based bush camping is available around Lorne at the old Allenvale Mill site and at Sharps Track but they do fill up in summer. There are other campgrounds all along the