PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL
Glenworth Valley

December 29th to January 1st
The first major event in Australia to run completely on renewable energy and recent winner of Best Achievement in Sustainability at the
2009 Australian Event Awards

THE FULL MUSICAL LINE UP IS ANNOUNCED:
Peats Ridge always presents an eclectic mix of emerging and established artists and the 2009 installment of the Festival will be no different with over 200 artists performing across 10 stages.
A large international contingent has joined the festival line up: Headlining the bill are Lamb, hit phenomenon trip hop influenced music duo from Manchester England.
Former front man of The Tea Party Jeff Martin will bring his blend of acoustic, alternative, folk rock from Canada. Telepathe a duo hailing from Brooklyn New York, play avant-garde ethereal pop that transcends all musical genres, exploring territories of pop, hip-hop, shoegaze, electronic, and psychedelic music (just to name a few).
From the outskirts of Tokyo come the most exciting and brightest hopes in funk ever. Massive hits at the Fuji Rock Festival, this six-piece phenomenon, nasty groove-making cats, deep-dapping and history changing dogs call themselves Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro. While UK’s Passenger front man, Mike Rosenberg will be joining Peats Ridge for an alternative acoustic set. Founders of freak folk, US Castanets bring their unique sound to Australia for the first time and Dan Mangan’s (Canada) raw rootsiness and touches of indie-pop will fit the bill nicely.
Also part of international dance program, producer/remixer extraordinaire Ripperton (Switzerland), will spin live his lush house minimal and techno blends. And multi-musical talent Oakley (O.G.) Grenell (NZ) will produce and perform some of the finest crafted hip-hop, soul and jazz cuts on offer.
The strong Australian line up has also grown, talents such as Lost Valentinos with their psychedelic techno style will play alongside Mama Kin of WA. Melbourne based Christian Vance Live is an artist who effortlessly slips from sound scape to dark disco grooves and from hi tech jazz to hypnotic techno rhythms. Originating from Wollongong reggae/afrobeat 10 piece The Strides pay homage to the likes of Fela Kuti and Bob Marley, forging a form of high energy dance music, as well as a laid back dub experience.
The merging and contrast of genres continues from Mic Conway's National Junk Band, full of Illusion, satire, fire, vaudeville, magic and gob-smacking mayhem, to Sydney indie electronica act Seekae. Folk, gypsy and bluegrass will be alive with The Crooked Fiddle Band, while Marshall and the Fro’s acclaimed slide guitar will contrast the reverberated pop sounds of Deep Sea Arcade.
Peats Ridge are extremely happy to announce their 2nd line up:
Lamb (UK) * Jeff Martin (CAN) * Lost Valentinos * Telepathe (USA) * Mount Mocha Kilimanjaro (Japan) * Ripperton Live (Switzerland) * Mama Kin * Passenger (UK) * The Barons of Tang * Christian Vance Live * OKA * Kid Sam * Tom Ugly * Dan Mangan (CAN) * The Strides * Dizz1 * Oakley (OG) Grenell (NZ) * Tinpan Orange * Sacred Earth * Mic Conway's National Junk Band * Greg Sheehan * Seekae * The Crooked Fiddle Band * Marshall and the Fro * Fergus Brown * Saritah * Deep Sea Arcade * Brian Campeau * Castanets (USA) * Ernest Ellis * Jack Shit * Monkfly * Meem (DJ) * The Medics * Kira Puru and the Very Geordie Malones * Chase the Sun * Darth Vegas * Emma Davis * Peret Mako * Pan Electric (UK) * Sarah Humphreys * Melatonin * Abbie Cardwell * Royal Chant * Bushwalla (US) * The Paper Scissors * The Levitators * Tommee * Goldie Feather * Leroy Lee * Monkey Boy: Mick Hart * Jason Lowe * Cabins * Cameras * Miso * Leena * The Sins * Seagull & OVER 60 MORE!
Please see www.peatsridgefestival.com.au for the FULL ARTIST LINE UP
This year the Peats Ridge DUB SHACK will be hosted by Sydney’s first-class dub crews Sub Continental Dub, Foriegndub & VOID. Programming the 29th, 30th & 31st consecutively.
Over the three days of festival mayhem Sub Continental Dub, Foreigndub & VOID present: Mark Pritchard, The Versionaries, Flippo, 3rd Eye, Victim, Lorna Clarkson, Foreigndub Crew, Sofie Loizou, Westernsynthetics, Shamik (Canada), Paul Fraser, Gentleforce, Red Bantoo, Basslines, Semper Fi, Zerodub, Prize & many more… (see www.peatsridegfestival.com.au)
The above artists join the already massive first release of: Sarah Blasko, The Panics, Blue King Brown, Liam Finn, Dappled Cities, Whitley, Bertie Blackman, Jeff Lang, Ash Grunwald, Leader Cheetah, Jack Ladder, Astronomy Class and more.
There is also a theatre, cabaret and comedy program, a children's festival and dozens of free workshops.
The THIRD and FINAL ticket release for this year’s event are on sale and selling fast! Once again PEATS RIDGE will be limiting the amount of tickets sold to the event to ensure the intimate feel of the Festival is maintained.
So get in now, to purchase yours, on the PEATS RIDGE WEBSITE
SEASON PASS DAY PASSES
Adult (18+) $285* $120*
Youth (13 -17) $70* $35*
Child (6-12) $20 $5
Under 6 FREE FREE
OTHER TICKETS
Vehicle Pass $25*
Early Bird Camping $30 (28th December)*
Carbon Offset $5
*Booking and admin fees apply. All prices are GST inclusive. .

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PEATS RIDGE THIRD AND FINAL RELEASE OF TICKETS:
Each year Peats Ridge opens their door to artists to apply for a chance to perform.

Encompassing music, art and culture the Festival is a wealth of fresh and innovative creativity.

Applications for musicians, installation artists, roving and theatrical performers will open on July 6th at 9am, via the Peats Ridge website.
As one of the only festivals in Australia with an applications process of this kind, Peats Ridge offers a much-needed platform for up and coming artists.

Applications will be open until midnight on September 4th. The Festival will be held at Glenworth Valley December 29 2009 to January 1st 2010

Past festivals have proven the effectiveness of this method with musical acts like Blue King Brown, Angus and Julia Stone, Kid Confucius, The Fumes and Pivot all being examples of successful applicants.
The music of Peats Ridge is an eclectic mix, ranging from folk to indie, roots to reggae, electronic to funk, world music to hip hop and soul to blues.

The THIRD and FINAL ticket release for this year’s event will go on sale at 9.00am on Wednesday August 12th. Once again PEATS RIDGE will be limiting the amount of tickets sold to the event to ensure the intimate feel of the Festival is maintained.

PEATS RIDGE are excited to make the first announcement of their music program, giving just a hint of how amazing the new year will be at Glenworth Valley. Artists will be performing across ten stages, over three days, at the 2009 installment.

From the gorgeous and illustrious, ARIA Award winning Sarah Blasko, to the strong beat of Blue King Brown, the line up is Australian focused with some international surprises. Canadians Ember Swift/Lentic, bring us their new project inspired by and recorded from China it has a more peaceful tone from their previous work. While Internationally renowned DJ/Producer The Nomad (NZ), brings his award winning sounds to the stage (winner of the B-Net New Zealand Music Award for “Best Dub/Hip-hop/Reggae Release”).

ARIA & J Award winning, The Panics will join the festivities this year, alongside the unique live performance of Liam Finn. While the whimsical tales of Whitley only complement the eloquent guitar and mature musicianship of Jeff Lang.
With Dappled Cities indie rock stylings, vintage sounds from Jack Ladder, hip hop from some of Australia’s leading men, Astronomy Class, award winning blues rhythms of Ash Grunwald, classic pop gems of Leader Cheetah and the signature vocal style of Bertie Blackman – PEATS RIDGE once again, gives us diversity. A palatable mix for all musical lovers.

And so we are delighted to announce the first of the 2009 line up…
Sarah Blasko * The Panics * Blue King Brown * Liam Finn * Dappled Cities * Whitley * Bertie Blackman * Jeff Lang * Ash Grunwald * Leader Cheetah * Jack Ladder * Astronomy Class * Jen Cloher and the Endless Sea * Ember Swift/Lentic (CAN) * Diafrix * deepchild * The Bird * The Nomad (NZ) * Mark Pritchard/Harmonic 313 * The Tongue * The Jezabels * Tijuana Cartel * The Kin * Steve Poltz (US) * Dead Letter Chorus * The Last Kinection * Declan Kelly and the Rising Sun * Circle of Rhythm * Sherlock’s Daughter * Spoonbill * Deep Street Soul * Zennith Boyz * Young Heretics * Thundamentals * Ghoul * The Bakery * Lions at your Door

PEATS RIDGE is 3 days of laid back festival goodness, situated in the stunning Glenworth Valley, one hour North of Sydney. Rolling together Music, Arts, Culture, Sustainability and Camping, it is one of Australia’s most pleasing New Year’s events.
SEASON PASS DAY PASSES
Adult (18+) $285 $120
Youth (13 -17) $70 $35
Child (6-12) $20 $5
Under 6 FREE FREE
*All prices are GST inclusive++
OTHER TICKETS
Vehicle Pass $25
Early Bird Camping $30 (28th December)
Carbon Offset $5 (Booking and admin fees apply)

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE NEW LAY-BY SYSTEM
If you just don't have the cash to purchase your ticket upfront you can pay for your ticket in four $80 installments. Deducted monthly from your nominated bank account or credit card it could just be the most stress-free way to secure your New Year.

For tickets and more information see the PEATS RIDGE WEBSITE

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PEATS RIDGE 2009 PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT TICKETS ON SALE!
Peats Ridge is back in fine style for 2009 and a strictly limited amount of First Release tickets will be on sale at 9am, on Monday 8th June, 2009.
First ticket release at a discount of over 30% - Strictly limited

Bringing a new initiative to Australia - following the lead of some of the worlds biggest music festivals (like Glastonbury & Coachella) – Peats Ridge is offering a lay-by system to assist festival lovers and make Peats Ridge more affordable in these uncertain economic times.

Available from midday on June 8th, via the Peats Ridge website, the lay-by system will break the cost of your ticket into four equal payments, which are then deducted monthly from a nominated bank account or credit card. Available for general release tickets (unfortunately we are unable to provide this for first and second release prices), this initiative will be available to purchase from June 8th until the end of August.

As in previous years a first round of tickets will be available to Peats Ridge Lifetime Members, before general release, on Monday June 1st.

Adult tickets at this first release price will be $180, saving over 30%. For youths and children Peats Ridge (as always) are keeping the prices low or free for under 5’s. Cost includes three days of Festival mayhem and camping, from December 29th.
Last year these tickets sold out within a few hours so don’t dally!

Peats Ridge Festival Ticket Enquiry and Purchase:

Season Pass	First release Save 35%	Second release Save 20%	General release	Door sales
Adult (18+)	$180	$220	$285	$325
Youth (13 -17)	$50	$60	$70	$80
Child (6-12)	$10	$15	$20	$25
Under 6	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE

DAY PASS DURING ALL SALES PERIODS
Adult Day Pass(18+) - $120
Youth Day Pass (13-17) $35
Child Day Pass (6-12) $5
Vehicle Pass $25
Early Bird Camping (28th December) $30
Carbon Offset $5

In August Peats Ridge will announce all media partners, along with the first of the musical and artistic line up.

Peats Ridge will again limit the amount of tickets available to ensure the Festival maintains the intimate atmosphere it has become known for.

Peats Ridge organisers are working very hard towards what will be a stellar Festival for 2009.

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