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| Groovin' the Moo | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Australian, Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Hip-hop, Electronic, Metalcore |
| Dates | Late April – Early May |
| Location(s) | Australia
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| Years active | 2005–2019, 2022– |
| Founders | Cattleyard Promotions |
| Website | www |
Groovin the Moo was an annual music festival that was held primarily in regional centres across Australia. The festival was held during autumn, typically in May of each year.
Groovin the Moo was established by Cattleyard Promotions and their first festival was held on Sunday 24 April 2005 in Gloucester, New South Wales. The festivals were held each year until 2019, but in 2020 and 2021 there were no festivals because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Groovin the Moo returned in 2022 and 2023, but insufficient ticket sales led to the cancellation of the 2024 festival.
History
The first incarnation of the festival occurred on 24 April 2005 at the Gloucester Showgrounds in New South Wales with crowds of over 1400, continuing to Narrandera (NSW Riverina) with crowds exceeding 1800. The following year the festival took place in Maitland, Albury and Darwin.
2007 was a break-through year for the festival, with headlining Australian act Silverchair and successful international act The Black Keys headlining, along with the largely popular Hilltop Hoods, John Butler Trio and You Am I. In 2008 Townsville was added to the tour's circuit, with Bendigo being added the following year.
2010 saw the inclusion of Bunbury and Canberra, with all shows selling out across the country.
In 2014, an Oakbank show was added to the tour and went on to sell out.
Australia's first pill testing trial was held at the 2018 festival in Canberra.[1]
In 2020, and 2021, festivals were not held because of restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. Tickets purchased for 2020 were valid for the event in 2022.[2]
In February 2024, the 2024 Festival was cancelled, with organisers stating "insufficient ticket sales".[3]
Festivals venues
| City | State/Territory | Venue | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albury | NSW | Albury Racecourse | 2006–2007 |
| Bendigo | VIC | Prince of Wales Showground | 2009–2019, 2022– |
| Bunbury | WA | Hay Park | 2010–2019, 2023– |
| Canberra | ACT | University of Canberra (2010–2018) Exhibition Park (2019, 2022–) |
2010–2019, 2022– |
| Darwin | NT | Darwin Amphitheatre | 2006 |
| Gloucester | NSW | Gloucester Showground | 2005 |
| Maitland | NSW | Maitland Showground | 2006–2019, 2022–2023 |
| Narrandera | NSW | Narrandera Showground | 2005 |
| Newcastle | NSW | Newcastle Foreshore | 2024– |
| Oakbank | SA | Oakbank Racecourse | 2014–2016 |
| Townsville | QLD | Lou Litster Park (2008–2009) Murray Sporting Complex (2010–2019, 2022–) |
2008–2019 |
| Wayville | SA | Adelaide Showground | 2017–2019, 2023– |
| Sunshine Coast | QLD | Kawana Sports Western Precinct (2023) Sunshine Coast Stadium (2024-) |
2023– |
Lineups year by year
As listed on the official website.[4] Bold indicates headline act. All acts are Australian unless stated otherwise.
2005
| Artist | Gloucester Sunday, 24 April |
Narrandera Saturday, 22 October |
|---|---|---|
| Screaming Jets | Yes | No |
| Killing Heidi | Yes | No |
| Evermore | Yes | No |
| The Spazzys | Yes | No |
| Sender | Yes | No |
| Supersonic | Yes | No |
| Retro Rockets | Yes | No |
| Solver | Yes | No |
| Dirty Pink Jeans | Yes | No |
| The Common Code | Yes | No |
| Halo | Yes | No |
| Bullshit Rare | Yes | No |
| Grinspoon | No | Yes |
| Spiderbait | No | Yes |
| The Pictures | No | Yes |
| Sarah McLeod | No | Yes |
| Neon | No | Yes |
| Star Assassin | No | Yes |
| Local Knowledge (NZ) | No | Yes |
Notes
- The Narrandera show was also known by some sources as "Groovin the Moo 2". While www.GTM.net.au still references the Narrandera show as taking place under the "ABOUT GTM" section, it is not referenced under the "PAST LINEUPS" section bringing into question the official status of this show today.[5][6]
2006
| Maitland Saturday, 29 April |
Darwin Saturday, 26 August |
Albury Saturday, 25 November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Hoods | Yes | No | Yes |
| Shihad | Yes | No | No |
| End of Fashion | Yes | No | No |
| The Herd | Yes | No | No |
| Faker | Yes | No | No |
| Clare Bowditch and the Feeding Set | Yes | No | No |
| The Vasco Era | Yes | No | No |
| True Live | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Modular Lounge | Yes | No | No |
| Local Knowledge (NZ) | Yes | No | No |
| Bullshit Rare | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gomez (UK) | No | Yes | No |
| Youth Group | No | Yes | Yes |
| Augie March | No | Yes | No |
| The Mess Hall | No | Yes | No |
| The Drones | No | Yes | No |
| Ash Grunwald | No | Yes | No |
| John Butler Trio | No | No | Yes |
| You Am I | No | No | Yes |
| The Fumes | No | No | Yes |
| The Exploders | No | No | Yes |
| The Audreys | No | No | Yes |
| Trail Kennedy | No | No | Yes |
| Star Assassin | No | No | Yes |
Notes
- "Gomez", from the United Kingdom, is credited as the first international act to appear at Groovin The Moo on www.GTM.net.au. However "Local Knowledge", from New Zealand, played twice before "Gomez" first appearance, once in 2005 & once in 2006.