While Groovin’ the Moo is one of the biggest and well-known annual music festivals around, a beloved aspect of the event is the sheer amount of creative community stations and workshops we can take part in. In 2018 we can expect to see a bunch of community initiatives in all six regions.
Some of the things we can expect to see this year range from local artists showcasing their wares, to work experience for budding festival lovers, and from chill out spaces to programs for disadvantaged youths. Check out an overview of the Community Program for 2018 and some of the workshops we’re most keen for below!
The Maker Station
For Groovin’ The Moo ticket holders, you can have the chance to get involved with some art and craft with DIY experts and the guidance of local artists at each show. This interactive station will be situated near the Universal Store Phone Charging Tent and each region will provide unique and fun offerings! From repurposed milk bottle water holders, to DIY magazines, to body painting and so much more!
Photo by Sean Foster
Powder Pen
To keep you looking beautiful and fresh this year, GTM’s Powder Pen is returning nationally in 2018! For just a small donation, you can get a quick hair and make-up touch up thanks for to local beauty barbershop and hairdressing salons. A portion of all proceeds from the Powder Pen will go back to the charity of the salon’s choice. So while you enjoy getting a quick and glamorous re-do, you can know your donations are going to a good cause!
Photo by James Simpson
Crafternoon Community Workshops
Tying in with the DIY-craft theme this year, GTM is working with local community groups from all around the country who are in the process of creating handmade masterpieces that will come to life at the events. These include the aptly named Sgt. Peppers Homely Arts Club, who have been busy knitting together squares that will cover the fence lines at the Wayville show. Townsville’s Umbrella Art Studio are building giants teepees to create some shady respite from the sun and there’s so much more being created around the country right this very moment!
Photo by Jack Toohey
Shoot The Moo and Film The Moo
Giving great opportunity to local budding content creators across the country, GTM works with Warner Music Australia to shoot an artist from the pit at Groovin’ The Moo. This year they’re thrilled to welcome international and Portugal. The Man on board.
Shoot The Moo (STM) is now in its 5th year and they’re so pleased to introduce a brand new initiative for 2018 – Film The Moo (FTM). The judging panel will select one STM and one FTM winner from each region who will receive;
- Two x Udder Mayhem tickets for them and a friend to their local show
- A tour of the GTM site
- A meet and greet with the band Portugal. The Man
- a GTM merch pack
The STM winner will receive;
- One photo pas, with access to the photo pit for Portugal. The Man for the first 3 songs
- One-on-one time with Portugal. The Man’s photographer Maclay Heriot to receive some tips
The FTM winnder will receive;
- One video pass, with access to the photo pit for Portugal. The Man for the first 3 songs
- One-on-one time with GTM’s touring videographer, Pat Rohl to receive some tips
- The winners from each region will have their footage used in a video edit for Portugal. The Man, edited by GTM’s touring videographer
Groovin’ The Moo is a licensed all ages event and will be hitting Adelaide this coming April. For all information on tickets, venues, and the full line-up head over to the official website here.
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