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Monday, 01 March 2010 21:42 |
Would this have to be the coolest Cool Summer Festival yet? A stellar line up attracted an enthusiastic crowd who were keen to soak up the sun (and a little rain), slopes and scenery. Chilling out with friends with a nice beer or glass of wine was the order of the day, or if you were a kid – sliding down the mountain with the compulsory accessory - a piece of cardboard.
Near perfect conditions on Saturday provided an idyllic backdrop to catch festival highlights including long time music industry stalwarts Nick Barker, The Killjoys and Mick Thomas. Later on at The General Stage, the soothing folksy vocals of Kim Richey were a highlight. Now enter The Re-Mains who wasted no time in pumping out floor filling tunes including a special duo with Nick Barker. These guys got the Genny rocking.
The early signs of Sunday morning indicated that we were going to be in for a repeat of Saturday’s glorious weather. As the crowd started to make their way to the Main Stage Big D (perhaps showing the signs of a little wear and tear from the big night before), The Tyson Hodges Trio made sure they were rewarded for the effort by taking us through a journey of rootsy guitar inspired tunes. Watching drummer Colin Thompson at work was a true highlight of the weekend and The Trio was such a hit that the crowd called for an encore (which they humbly obliged).
Adalita was next on and her dark, mellow material brought on a refreshing change of pace. Perhaps it inspired the thunderstorm that was to follow? Either way it was a real treat to hear some of her new material and to give us a rare preview as to how her new album is shaping up.
A wise executive decision was made to move the last two bands on the Big D Main Stage to the The Genny. The heavens opened up on a scale of grand proportions but it did not dampen the spirit of the crowd (except maybe for the kids who couldn’t use their cardboard slides anymore).
The quality and diverse range of acts ensured that there was something to suit everyone’s taste. With a reputation of providing three days of quality music, the festival is proving to be a winner on the summer events calendar. Here’s hoping for an even bigger Cool Summer Festival for 2011!
Check out photos from this year right here. And if you have any you would like to share with us, please email to
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Online Tickets Closed - The Festival Has Begun! |
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Friday, 19 February 2010 12:57 |
Hi all,
Cool Summer Festival 2010 has officially kicked off!!! This means that all presale tickets have closed now. Fear not though good people, as tickets are available from the gate starting now, and we'd love you to pop in!!!
For those that really can't make it. Keep an eye on our Twitter page www.twitter.com/coolsummerfest for updates and photos of this years action!
Catch you up there...I'm off.
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Monday, 25 January 2010 22:24 |
Happy New Year first of all. Its 2010 and Cool Summer Festival is hideously close! So without any further ado we have the 2nd artist line-up announcement for you! Added to the list previously announced are:
Adalita (Magic Dirt)
Lee Rosser
Ben Smith
Mal Webb
Sanchez String Band
Tyson Hodges Trio
Tom Tuena
Ryder
Thomy & The Tanks
Desert Sessions
Downhills Home
Doc Viney
Matt Burke
For the full line-up so far and artist details visit www.coolsummerfestival.com/artists.
Tickets are on the move and still available from www.coolsummerfestival.com. Be sure to check out the awesome range of accommodation available on the hill while you are there too.
See you up there!
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Jack Frost Open For Cool Summer Festival 2010 |
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Sunday, 24 January 2010 22:06 |
Jack Frost 1st Resort Bar and Restaurant will be open for the Cool Summer Festival this year for the first time ever!
Friday – open for dinner from 6pm
Saturday – open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8am
Sunday – open for breakfast and lunch from 8am
Bookings appreciated. Phone (03) 5759 3586 or email
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The restaurant has been under new management since winter 2009… with beautiful food and friendly staff, Jack Frost is a great place for a meal so make sure you check it out over the Cool Summer weekend!
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Artist Announcement / Tickets On Sale |
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 03:54 |
The Cool Summer Festival is on again for 2010 Feb 19-21 with a bigger lineup and it's even higher up!
This year the Festival will move to Mt Hotham with the two stages being at "The Genny" and a main stage on the Big D. There will be some festival favs and many new additions to this years lineup (25+ artists!!) as well as the Debut of the "Hotham Gift" a walk up Bon Accord track from Harrietville. All your gear can meet you at the top and you can walk to truly appreciate where you are and feel that much better about the indulgence that will follow!
Tickets are now on sale with the first 1500 being reserved for subscribers and friends of subscribers and their friends and people they met once but seemed friendly enough. First release tickets are only $40 each. Kids 15 and under are free with a ticket holding parent or guardian.
BYO is still allowed (we'd have to be the only fest in Australia though!) but only in the mainstage area of the Big D and we do ask this year that you don't bring any glass into the main area out of respect for the environment and the kiddies.
So tell only the people you want to hang out with and get them to do the same and help build Cool Summer Festival 2010, the way Festivals used to be!
First Round Of Artists!!
- Mick Thomas & The Sure Thing
- Nick Barker
- The Killjoys
- Gun Street Girls
- The Remains
- Tonchi Mcintosh
- Rapskallion
- Mei Lai Swan
- Me
- Matheson
- Kim Richey (USA)
- OKA
and many more to be announced...stay tuned!
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