Playground Weekender News
More than just a music festival
New for 2012 is The Village Green, a focal point for the festival encompassing several entertainment hotspots, a watering hole and gourmet eateries. Get Forked - featuring delicious dumplings from Miss Chu’s, gourmet six hour slow roasted gourmet Mexican fare from Cantina, delicious vegetarian...
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More acts confirmed!
We are still waiting on a couple of juicy acts to sign on the dotted line, but we know you lot are gagging to hear who we’ve been busy booking so without further a do… Shapeshifter, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Steve Bug, LTJ Bukem, Amirali (LIVE), Cameras, Pluto Jonze, Paper Scissors,Guerre,...
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Fat Freddy's Drop and Modeselektor cancelled performances
It is with sadness that following the first artist announcement, it has come to light Fat Freddy’s Drop and Modeselektor are now unavailable to perform at this year’s festival. Fat Freddy’s Drop management comments; “The band was very much looking forward to playing at Playground Weekender...
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Boy & Bear dominating 2012
After bagging five ARIA’s, Boy & Bear have got to be pretty stoked about coming fourth in Triple J’s hottest 100 with their track ‘Feeding Line’. Narrowly pipped to the post by Gotye, this year’s rundown showed once again there is a lot of love for Australian music with 34 Australian...
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Time to get excited! Check out this years Weekender video
Hello Weekenders! First week back at work? Don’t worry, Playground Weekender is just around the corner – 51 days and counting to be precise, so hope you’ve bought your ticket and are physically and mentally preparing yourself for all the fun we have in store… Check out this amazing...
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Win THE ultimate Weekender experience for you and 5 mates!
Win the ultimate Playground Weekender Festival Experience for you and 5 mates We have what is quite possibly the best Festival comp … Ever! You can win the ultimate PGWE experience for your good self and five ( yes 5 !) mates. Here’s what you could score 6 x PGWE VIP tickets Limousine...
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The Cuban Brothers have recorded a video sending you all some down under christmas loving
Our amigos The Cuban Brothers have recorded a christmas message for all you Playground Weekender fans … There’s nothing like a man dressed in tinsel to make you feel festive ! Check it out Happy Christmas Weekender amigos love from The Cuban Brothers
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Day Tickets, Family Vehicle passes and Quiet motorhome parking tix on sale
We have just gone on sale with day tickets due to the high demand of requests we have received.Tickets will allow access for Saturday 2nd of March or Sunday 3rd of March between 9am until close on each show day only. This year, families will be well catered for as kids under 10 can attend the festival...
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Calling all artists
We are looking for submissions from emerging and established artists for this year’s Playground Weekender festival. Art will be a major focus at this year’s event and we are calling out for art and art installations, sculptures, photo and video installations, people to assist with theming and...
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Get your Playground on with The Cuban Brothers
Get prepping your Playground steps with this handy ‘How To’ from our best amigo’s the Cuban Brothers … practice them at your Christmas parties as a dress rehearsal for the main event the 2012 Weekender! Master the disco snorkel with The Cuban Brothers
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