Groovin' the Moo

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Groovin' the Moo
GenreAustralian, Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Hip-hop, Electronic, Metalcore
DatesLate April – Early May
Location(s)Australia
Years active2005–2019, 2022–
Founders Cattleyard Promotions
Website www.gtm.net.au

Groovin the Moo was an annual music festival that was held primarily in regional centres across Australia. The festival was held during autumn, typically in May of each year.

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Groovin the Moo was established by Cattleyard Promotions and their first festival was held on Sunday 24 April 2005 in Gloucester, New South Wales. The festivals were held each year until 2019, but in 2020 and 2021 there were no festivals because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Groovin the Moo returned in 2022 and 2023, but insufficient ticket sales led to the cancellation of the 2024 festival.

History

The first incarnation of the festival occurred on 24 April 2005 at the Gloucester Showgrounds in New South Wales with crowds of over 1400, continuing to Narrandera (NSW Riverina) with crowds exceeding 1800. The following year the festival took place in Maitland, Albury and Darwin.

2007 was a break-through year for the festival, with headlining Australian act Silverchair and successful international act The Black Keys headlining, along with the largely popular Hilltop Hoods, John Butler Trio and You Am I. In 2008 Townsville was added to the tour's circuit, with Bendigo being added the following year.

2010 saw the inclusion of Bunbury and Canberra, with all shows selling out across the country.

In 2014, an Oakbank show was added to the tour and went on to sell out.

Australia's first pill testing trial was held at the 2018 festival in Canberra. [1]

In 2020, and 2021, festivals were not held because of restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. Tickets purchased for 2020 were valid for the event in 2022. [2]

In February 2024, the 2024 Festival was cancelled, with organisers stating "insufficient ticket sales". [3]

Festivals venues

CityState/TerritoryVenueFestivals
Albury NSW Albury Racecourse2006–2007
Bendigo VIC Prince of Wales Showground2009–2019, 2022–
Bunbury WA Hay Park2010–2019, 2023–
Canberra ACT University of Canberra (2010–2018)
Exhibition Park (2019, 2022–)
2010–2019, 2022–
Darwin NT Darwin Amphitheatre2006
Gloucester NSW Gloucester Showground2005
Maitland NSW Maitland Showground2006–2019, 2022–2023
Narrandera NSW Narrandera Showground2005
Newcastle NSW Newcastle Foreshore2024–
Oakbank SA Oakbank Racecourse 2014–2016
Townsville QLD Lou Litster Park (2008–2009)
Murray Sporting Complex (2010–2019, 2022–)
2008–2019
Wayville SA Adelaide Showground 2017–2019, 2023–
Sunshine Coast QLD Kawana Sports Western Precinct (2023)
Sunshine Coast Stadium (2024-)
2023–

Lineups year by year

As listed on the official website. [4] Bold indicates headline act. All acts are Australian unless stated otherwise.

2005

ArtistGloucester
Sunday, 24 April
Narrandera
Saturday, 22 October
Screaming Jets YesNo
Killing Heidi YesNo
Evermore YesNo
The Spazzys YesNo
SenderYesNo
SupersonicYesNo
Retro RocketsYesNo
Solver YesNo
Dirty Pink JeansYesNo
The Common CodeYesNo
HaloYesNo
Bullshit RareYesNo
Grinspoon NoYes
Spiderbait NoYes
The Pictures NoYes
Sarah McLeod NoYes
Neon NoYes
Star AssassinNoYes
Local Knowledge (NZ)NoYes

Notes

2006

 Maitland
Saturday, 29 April
Darwin
Saturday, 26 August
Albury
Saturday, 25 November
Hilltop Hoods YesNoYes
Shihad YesNoNo
End of Fashion YesNoNo
The Herd YesNoNo
Faker YesNoNo
Clare Bowditch and the Feeding SetYesNoNo
The Vasco Era YesNoNo
True Live YesYesYes
Modular LoungeYesNoNo
Local Knowledge (NZ)YesNoNo
Bullshit RareYesYesYes
Gomez (UK)NoYesNo
Youth Group NoYesYes
Augie March NoYesNo
The Mess Hall NoYesNo
The Drones NoYesNo
Ash Grunwald NoYesNo
John Butler Trio NoNoYes
You Am I NoNoYes
The FumesNoNoYes
The Exploders NoNoYes
The Audreys NoNoYes
Trail KennedyNoNoYes
Star AssassinNoNoYes

Notes

2007

  Maitland [A] Albury [B]
Silverchair YesNo
The Black Keys (US)YesNo
You Am I YesNo
The Presets YesNo
Sneaky Sound System YesYes
Midnight Juggernauts YesYes
AirborneYesYes
The Morning After Girls YesNo
Mia Dyson YesYes
Macromantics YesNo
Kid Confucius YesYes
The CamelsYesNo
Snowman YesNo
2 Dogs DJsYesNo
Trial Kennedy YesNo
Astronomy Class YesYes
Tongue and DiazYesNo
Radical Son YesNo
Hermitude YesYes
Good BuddhaYesNo
Mister SavonaYesNo
The Porkers YesNo
Grinspoon NoYes
Xavier Rudd NoYes
Blue King Brown NoYes
Clare Bowditch and The Feeding SetNoYes
The Bamboos NoYes
Mammal NoYes
Horsell Common NoYes
Third Estate NoYes
Urthboy NoYes
The Tongue NoYes
Mista Savona NoYes
Unkle HoNoYes
Combat Wombat NoYes
Diafrix NoYes

Notes

2008

  Maitland [A] Townsville [B]
The Presets YesYes
Sneaky Sound System YesYes
The Herd YesYes
Spiderbait YesYes
Gyroscope YesYes
Karnivool YesYes
Custom Kings YesYes
The Galvatrons YesNo
Little Red YesNo
Katalyst YesYes
The Potbelleez YesYes
Azzido Da Bass (GER)YesYes
Pitch Black (NZ)YesNo
Bass KlephYesYes
Dirty LaundryYesNo
Mark Dynamix YesNo
Hercules in NYYesNo
Amber SavageYesYes
That 1 Guy (USA)NoYes
Resin Dogs Sound SystemNoYes
The Last Kinection YesNo
Beats WorkingYesNo
The Middle East NoYes
LoverNoYes

Notes

2009


2010


2011


2012

Local band Juwana opened the moo tent after winning competition


2013


2014


2015


2016


2017


2018


2019


2020

The 2020 festival was cancelled due to a ban on gatherings of more than 500 people as well as international borders being closed to non-citizens in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia [8]


2022

The festival returned in 2022 after the 2020 and 2021 festivals were cancelled, however the Townsville, Bunbury, and Wayville legs did not go ahead due to uncertainty regarding crowd capacity and national/international travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia


2023

The 2023 festival returned to its full 6 day touring schedule, however the Townsville leg was dropped due to "logistical and financial difficulties" related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and a Sunshine Coast leg was added as a replacement


2024

The 2024 festival was cancelled, with the organisers citing "insufficient ticket sales". [3]

Prior to cancellation, it had been announced that the Maitland leg of the 2024 festival was to be moved to Newcastle due to "consistent patron feedback and consultation regarding their transport and accommodation needs”, and the Sunshine Coast leg was moved to a bigger venue due to the sell-out of its 2023 debut.


THE PLOT

Groovin' the Moo
GenreElectronic, Dance, Indie Rock
DatesNovember / December
Location(s)Australia
Years active2013; 2015–2017
Founders Cattleyard Promotions
Website www.ThePlot.co

Established in 2013 by parent company Cattleyard Promotions, THE PLOT is a sister music festival to Groovin the Moo which focuses more on emerging and breaking Australian musicians. Launched on 16 September and to date all of events have been held in metropolitan cities, unlike "Groovin the Moo" which is held in various regional centres across Australia.

2013

Bold indicates headline act.

 Sydney [A] Melbourne [B]
Alison Wonderland (DJ Set)YesYes
Miami Horror YesYes
DJ Snake (FRE)YesYes
Naysayer & Gilsun (AV Set)YesYes
Touch SensitiveYesYes
Wave RacerYesYes
Remi YesYes
Tyler ToucheYesYes
Gold FieldsYesYes
Yolanda Be Cool YesYes
Citizen KayYesYes
Hayden James YesYes
Purple Sneakers YesYes
Elizabeth Rose YesYes
Willow BeatsYesYes
Indian Summer YesYes
Beni YesYes
Wordlife (Live)YesYes
SoftwarYesYes
Club Mod DJsYesYes

Notes

The full lineup was announced on 9 October. [9]

2014

The Plot was not held in 2014. [10]

2015

Bold indicates headline act.

 Sydney [A]
Art Vs Science Yes
SAFIA Yes
Tkay Maidza Yes
Urthboy Yes
The Griswolds Yes
Friend Within (UK)Yes
Tuka Yes
Matoma (Nor)Yes
Spit Syndicate Yes
Basenji Yes
Asta Yes
Ngaiire Yes
Crooked Colours Yes
Young FrancoYes
Paces Yes
Uv BoiYes
E^stYes
Boo Seeka Yes
The Meeting TreeYes
Luke MillionYes
L-Fresh The LionYes
B WiseYes
Shantan Wantan IchibanYes
Future Love HungoverYes
Luen Yes
JawzYes
Andy GarveyYes
Stoney Roads DJsYes
Sampa The GreatYes

Notes

The full lineup was announced on 30 September. [11]

2016

The full lineup was announced on 24 August. [12]

A.B. Original, Alex Lahey, Allday, Amy Shark, Confidence Man, GL, Hellions, Soul Benefits, Kinder, Ebony Boadu, Sarah Connor, Amber Dubs, The Belligerents, The Bennies, Bootleg Rascal, Buoy, Cult Shotta, Dorsal Fins, Dylan Joel, E^ST, Elizabeth Rose, FROYO, Gold Fields, Hyjak, Indian Summer, Ivan Ooze (rapper), Jannath Beth + DJ Lili Joy, Japanese Wallpaper, Kazi A, Lanks, Luca Brasi, Mallrat, MMAD, Montaigne, Mumbles, Nardine, Nicole Millar, Ocean Alley, Onion Man, Paces, Pierce Brothers, Richard Bell, Running Touch, Tash Sultana, Thelma Plum, Tired Lion, Vera Blue, WSU Poets, Zeadala + Judenn, Ziggy Alberts.

2017

The full lineup was announced on 23 August. [12]

Airling, Alex The Astronaut, Alice Ivy, Bec Sandridge, Cable Ties, Clowns, Confidence Man, Dean Lewis, Dear Seattle, Dobby, Haiku Hands, Hatchie, Hollow Coves, Jess Locke, Kuren, Kyle Lionhart, Lastlings, Maddy Jane, Mallrat, Manu Crook$, Miss Blanks, Ninajirachi, Northeast Party House, Nyxen, Odette, Oh Boy, Okenyo, Ruby Fields, Saatsuma, Skeggs, Sleepmakeswaves, Stella Donnelly, The Teskey Brothers, Tigertown, Waax, YoungstaCPT (RSA).

Awards and nominations

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
National Live Music Awards of 2016 [13] Groovin the MooACT Live Event of the YearWon
National Live Music Awards of 2019 [14] [15] Groovin the MooBest Live Music Festival or EventNominated
ACT Live Event of the YearWon

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