Everyone’s favourite outdoor event a day on the green kicks off its 15th season this weekend – October 31st, 2015.
The hugely successful concert series begins with an annual event at Robert Oatley Vineyards, Mudgee NSW on Saturday October 31 where about 5500 patrons will see a stellar Aussie line-up featuring Icehouse and James Reyne.
The following weekend Fleetwood Mac takes to the stage at Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong VIC with a sold-out crowd of 18,000.
Before we leap into this season’s feast of musical offerings, it’s worth recounting some stats from last year. During the 2014/2015 season, 45 artists played at 28 events nationally providing 190 hours of great music to more than 175,000 patrons. Yes, we were a tad tired by the end of it but this season that will be surpassed.
During most weekends through to early April, a day on the green line-ups will perform across the country, sometimes with two events happening in different locations on the same day. To date, 29 concerts are announced in classic wine regions including NSW’s Hunter Valley & Mudgee, Victoria’s Yarra Valley & Rutherglen, SA’s Barossa Valley & Fleurieu Peninsula, Tasmania’s Tamar Valley and in Perth, the beautiful Kings Park. More events are still to be announced.
The 2015/2016 season kicks off with show number 363 and during the course of the next five months a day on the green will again play host to the same diversity of music that has characterised the brand since its inception in January 2001.
International artists include Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Bryan Adams, Diana Krall, Lucinda Williams, Simply Red and Violent Femmes, with home-grown talent Paul Kelly, John Farnham, Tina Arena, Hoodoo Gurus and Sunnyboys to name but a few.
During the past 14 years a day on the green has provided unforgettable musical memories to its patrons and has amassed a hugely loyal following nationally. Not surprisingly copy-cat events come and go, but the a day on the green “experience” remains unsurpassed.
So get a group of friends together for a day trip or a weekend away and come and enjoy good food, good wine and great music. We look forward to welcoming you to a day on the green somewhere around Australia this summer!
Sat Oct 31 Robert Oatley Vineyards, Mudgee NSW
Icehouse, James Reyne, Mark Seymour, Moving Pictures, Pseudo Echo
Sat Nov 7 Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong VIC
Fleetwood Mac, Angus & Julia Stone, Stonefield.
Sat Nov 21 Petersons Winery, Armidale NSW
John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks
Sun Nov 22 Sirromet Wines, Mt Cotton QLD
John Farnham, Noiseworks, Daryl Braithwaite, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks
Sun Nov 22 Kings Park, Perth WA
James Reyne, The Whitlams, Mark Seymour, Diesel and Moving Pictures
Sat Nov 28 All Saints Estate, Rutherglen VIC
John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks
Sat Nov 28 Bimbadgen Winery, Hunter Valley NSW
Paul Kelly’s Merri Soul Sessions, Lucinda Williams, Kasey Chambers, Marlon Williams
Sun Nov 29 Sirromet Wines, Mt Cotton QLD
Paul Kelly’s Merri Soul Sessions, Lucinda Williams, Kasey Chambers, Marlon Williams
Sat Dec 5 Josef Chromy Wines, Launceston TAS
John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks
Sun Dec 6 Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley VIC
Paul Kelly’s Merri Soul Sessions, Lucinda Williams, Kasey Chambers, Marlon Williams
Sat Dec 12 Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong VIC
Elton John, Sheppard, Tate Sheridan
Sat Dec 12 Kings Park, Perth WA
John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks
Sat Dec 12 Peter Lehmann Wines, Barossa Valley SA
Paul Kelly’s Merri Soul Sessions, Lucinda Williams, Kasey Chambers, Marlon Williams
Sun Dec 13 Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth WA
Paul Kelly’s Merri Soul Sessions, Lucinda Williams, Kasey Chambers, Marlon Williams
Sat Jan 23 Mitchelton Wines, Nagambie VIC
Icehouse, Baby Animals, Diesel, Models and Deborah Conway.
Sat Feb 6 Bimbadgen Winery, Hunter Valley NSW
Diana Krall & the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Katie Noonan
Sat Feb 13 Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley VIC
Simply Red, Tina Arena, Natalie Imbruglia
Sun Feb 14 Leconfield Wines, McLaren Vale SA
Simply Red, Tina Arena, Natalie Imbruglia
Sat Feb 20 Bimbadgen Winery, Hunter Valley NSW
Simply Red, Tina Arena, Natalie Imbruglia
Sun Feb 21 Sirromet Wines, Mt Cotton QLD
Simply Red, Tina Arena, Natalie Imbruglia
Sat Mar 5 Bimbadgen Winery, Hunter Valley NSW
Hoodoo Gurus, Violent Femmes, Sunnyboys, Died Pretty, Ratcat
Sun Mar 6 Sirromet Wines, Mt Cotton QLD
Hoodoo Gurus, Violent Femmes, Sunnyboys, Died Pretty, Ratcat
Sat Mar 12 Bimbadgen Winery, Hunter Valley NSW
Bryan Adams, Baby Animals, The Superjesus
Sat Mar 12 Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley VIC
Hoodoo Gurus, Violent Femmes, Sunnyboys, Died Pretty, Ratcat
Sun Mar 13 Sirromet Wines, Mt Cotton QLD
Bryan Adams, Baby Animals, The Superjesus
Mon Mar 14 Josef Chromy Wines, Launceston TAS (*long weekend)
Hoodoo Gurus, Violent Femmes, Sunnyboys, Died Pretty, Ratcat
Sat Mar 19 Kings Park, Perth WA
Hoodoo Gurus, Violent Femmes, Sunnyboys, Died Pretty
Sat Mar 19 Leconfield Wines, McLaren Vale SA
Bryan Adams, Baby Animals, The Superjesus
Mon Mar 21 Kings Park, Perth WA
Bryan Adams, Baby Animals
For full event information visit www.adayonthegreen.com.au