Peats Ridge Sustainable Arts and Music Festival have announced a massive 26 new acts to their already bulging line up. Joining previously announced Gotye, Xavier Rudd, The Dum Dum Girls and more will be revived American rocker and master lyricist, Jim Ward, world breaking Canadian band Yukon Blonde, Melbourne band of the moment – Aria Award nominated Oh Mercy, hot Aussie favourite – Canyons, and bursting local act New Navy.
Festival director Matt Grant says “We’ve got a great eclectic line-up of music from musicians and bands of the moment, those soon to break, and others you may not have heard of, but that I know our fans will love, with more announcements to be made, including (incredibly) more new artists, Peats Ridge renowned arts and cultural program, sustainability program and children’s festival for music lovers with kids, fun and surprises still await.”
The festival seems to have shrugged off some controversy aired a fortnight ago when it was discovered that the company that runs Peats Ridge had gone into voluntary administration. At the time Grant issued a statement saying “The reasoning behind Peats Ridge going under external administration is simply – it allows us a way to continue to pay off our few remaining creditors, and still put on a great festival experience for fans over this New Year’s.”
62 acts are now confirmed to play the Festival, spanning the gamut of musical interests and tastes, with 48 local acts and 14 internationals. See below for the full additions to the lineup.
Jim Ward (usa)
Eagle & The Worm (aus)
Yukon Blonde (Canada)
Canyons (aus)
Oh Mercy (aus)
Ball Park Music (aus)
King Cannons (aus/Nz)
Busby Marou (aus)
New Navy (aus)
Dubmarine (aus)
Yeshe (aus/Ger)
Nantes (aus)
Inland Sea (aus)
Pigeon (aus)
The Rescue Ships (aus)
Cameras (aus)
Sleepmakeswaves (aus)
The Liberators (aus)
Oliver Tank (aus)
Rufus (aus)
Scott Mellis (aus)
Richard Cuthbert (aus)
Sam Shinazzi (aus)
Los Capitanes (aus)
Steve Smyth (aus)
I Am Apollo (aus)
Peats Ridge Festival 2011
General release 3 day season passes:
Adult (18+) $320 +bf Child (6-12) $20 +bf Under 6 free
Family season passes:
As peats ridge is an over 18 event, youth tickets can only be purchased as part of a family pass 1 adult, 1 youth $420 +bf
2 adult, 1 youth $725 +bf
Extra youth (13-17) $85 +bf
Early bird camping passes (allows access to camping on the 28th):
Adult (18+) $40 +bf Youth (13-17) $40 +bf Child (6-12) free Under 6 free
All season passes include camping and festival entry from 29th December 2011 – 1st January 2012. Tickets will be available via our website at www.peatsridgefestival.com.au or via www.oztix.com.au
