THE VENUES

BLACK DIAMOND MARQUEE CONCERTS

This is the main festival concert space set in the middle of the Showground Racing Track. It will feature all the major concerts from Friday to Sunday evening and the Festival Finale.

SLACKY FLAT BAR
(BETTING RING) CONCERTS

A building under the Grandstand can seat up to 400 persons and will form part of the Festival Bar area. It hosts many ‘folk pub’ style performers. It is used on Thursday evening for the Welcome Concert and then from Friday evening to Sunday evening. The Bar stocks a number of Coopers Beers, wines, Pipsqueak Cider and soft drinks.

SHOW PAVILION
CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS, FILMS

This is a building behind the Grandstand and can seat up to 150 persons. It will be used from Friday morning to Sunday evening. It is the venue for the Poets Breakfast events – BYO breakfast and a poem. This year there will be a number of special film and music performances.

GRANDSTAND RESTAURANT CONCERTS, WORKSHOP

This is upstairs in the Grandstand building Thursday to Sunday evening. There will be concerts, workshops and Folk Club type concerts. It is also the venue for the world famous Tripe Dinner!
It also operates as a restaurant with a range of fresh and hot meals and snacks.

BULLI HERITAGE HOTEL

The Bulli Heritage Hotel has become renowned in the Illawarra as the home of blues, roots and jazz music. The room holds 190 persons so get there early. Concerts will be held from Midday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Good beer and meals are also on hand. Entry to the Concert Room is with a Festival ticket only. The Hotel is only a short walk south from the Showground.

NAG’S LOUNGE & CHAI (HORSE STABLES)
CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS

The southern part of the huge Horse Stables will be fitted out with lounges, decorations to create a special chill out area for more intimate concerts. The festival is also providing a chai stall to add to the relaxed ambience.

THE CHAPEL
CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS

The Chapel is situated in the Grevillea Park in a natural environment. The park is to the west of the showground and at the base of the escarpment. It features a beautiful grassed and ambient area for acoustic style concerts.

GLOBAL GREEN STAGE
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

The Global Green Stage is a Pavilion Tent over a large, specially constructed wooden floor. It will feature dance demonstrations, dances workshops and other outdoor entertainment. The stage will be surrounded by food and market stalls to create a ‘piazza’ environment. Supported by Illawarra Ethnic Communities Council.

THE SHED
KIDS FESTIVAL

Children are entertained in this area from Friday to Sunday during daylight hours.

GRANDSTAND BAR
SESSION AREA

This is in the Grandstand building and is adjacent to the Slacky Flat Bar. It hosts sessions from early to late.

ONEY EATERS GROVE
DAYTIME DRUMMING

High on the Hill in the Grevillea Park is the secretive Honey Eaters Grove. Here, sorrounded by New Holand Honey Eaters and the magical Eastern Spine Bills you can commune with the Australian Bush. Of course there will be sensitive new age drumming sessions and workshops hosted by Elemental Groove.