Marburg Grotto Fest ignites
GROTTO Fest, the
festival that has put Marburg on the music map, has exploded in popularity from
being a back yard party – getting bigger and better every year.
According to
organisers of Marburg’s original music festival, featuring blues, roots and
rock, this year looks to be no exception.
Grotto Fest
committee secretary Larissa Cross explained how the boutique festival started
as a back yard party in 2008 and has quickly grown in popularity with musicians
and supporters alike.
Each year since
then, an ever-increasing number of avid music fans have congregated in the
natural outdoor amphitheater at Jay-Lee Park, Marburg.
“Once people have
experienced the Grotto Fest and understand what we are all about, they
absolutely love it and promise to return the next year,” Ms Cross said.
The excitement is
already building with loyal festival goers participating in the Grotto Fest
promotional video shoot last week with Brisbane band Brother Fox.
The festival
itself will take place on Saturday November 2, with the line up being released
next month.
Band coordinator,
Robbie Burns, is not giving anything away when it comes to the 2013 line-up.
“The full 2013
line-up is a secret for now. Expect the first announcement in early August.
What I can tell you is that this year we have a major interstate act
headlining,” he said.
“The festival is
about providing an opportunity for people in the greater Ipswich region to
access an excellent music festival showcasing some of Australia’s finest blues
and roots acts at an affordable price.”
Previous acts have
included names such as Nicky Bomba, A French Butler Called Smith, Transvaal
Diamond Syndicate, Drawn From Bees and Greg McHugh.
Grotto Fest is a
non-profit organisation and donates its profits to charities such as the Cancer
Foundation and to local families who are experiencing trauma or facing
financial difficulties.
Hosting 12 hours
of live music ranging from blues and roots to reggae and rock, The Grotto Fest
offers fans a full day of local and interstate musical talent.
For more
information visit the Grotto Fest facebook page or visit the website at
www.grottofest.com.
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