Big Chill Festival 2023

Armidale Regional Council

Winter is a celebration! Enjoy a fabulous line-up of live music, craft beer, local wine, food and fire pits in beautiful Armidale NSW.

Armidale Sportsground

<h3>The Big Chill - 2023 is shaping up to be pretty cool indeed!</h3>Birds of Tokyo headline Saturday's live music, supported by Lisa Hunt, Tori Darke, Zac &amp; George and The Tambourine Girls. Dragon play live on Sunday, Mother's Day, supported by Taylor B-W, The Axemen and Des Cortez.You will experience a weekend sampling local craft beers, boutique wines and enjoy a succulent gourmet steak burger made with locally sourced beef. You'll spend the weekend with family and friends from near and far, around glowing fire-pits, enjoying the aromas of slow cooked BBQ and being entertained by music that will make you want to dance like no one's watching! So come on, experience the fresh, clean outdoors and bring your beanies, scarfs and fun loving attitude as you help us to celebrate the change of season in our beautiful region. <h2>Saturday 13 May - Gates open 11am</h2><h3>Saturday's music headline act is the one and only Birds of Tokyo!</h3>Formed in Perth, Birds of Tokyo have grown from independent roots to become one of Australia's most popular contemporary rock bands.T﻿he band has released six studio albums including Human Design, which topped the ARIA charts. Classic songs like "Good Lord", "Two of Us", "Plans", "Lanterns", "Brace" and "I'd Go With You Anywhere" have all been top 10 airplay hits and more than seventy Birds of Tokyo tracks have featured on Triple J, making them one of the National Youth Broadcaster's three most played artists of this millennium.T﻿he band closed out 2022 with a summer arena tour with Keith Urban, and dropped their latest single "Daylight". The infectious, California-tinged tune was produced by the band's guitarist Adam Spark and mixed by Rich Costey (Foo Fighters, Sigur Ros, The Killers, Sam Fender).Also appearing on the day will be the very talented Lisa Hunt, fabulous Tori Darke, Zac &amp; George, and The Tambourine Girls.<h2>Sunday 14 May (Mother's Day) - Gates open 11am</h2><h3>Sunday's music headline act is the iconic, ARIA Hall of Fame member, Dragon! </h3>T﻿he legendary band Dragon, purveyors of fine Antipodean anthems and Australian rock since 1973. 893 shows, 12,800 songs played since the reformation in 2006. They never stop moving!A﻿lso appearing on the day is the fabulous Taylor B-W, The Axemen and Des Cortez. <h3>T﻿icket prices</h3><ul><li>2 day Adult Early Bird $65 + booking fee</li><li>2﻿ day Adult Final Release $75 + booking fee</li><li>2﻿ day Youth* (12-18 years): $50 + booking fee</li><li>Sunday Ticket^ (13+ years) $25 + booking fee</li></ul>*﻿Up to 4 Youth tickets must be accompanied by a paying Adult^Sunday ticket: 2 children under 12 admitted free with a paying AdultTicket price includes entry to the event, live music and entertainment. Food and alcohol are additional. Limited tickets available.This is not a seated event however there will be tables and chairs scattered through the grounds. Please feel free to bring along your picnic blankets and/or camping chairs .Conditions:Saturday is open to Adults 18+ and Youth 12-18 years. No children permitted under 12. Up to 4 Youth tickets must be accompanied by a paying Adult.Sunday is an all ages event. 2 children under 12 years admitted free entry on Sunday with a paying Adult. Photo ID will be required to be presented at the gate. No BYO Food, alcohol or other drinks. No dogs or pets (Guide dogs only excepted). No balls or other games. All ticket holders will be required to adhere to the conditions of entry displayed at the gate. This is an all weather outdoor event and cancellation will be at the discretion of management. The performance time for the musicians are guide only and subject to changes on the day.

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