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All Star Australian Line-up for ‘a day on the green’ The national concert series a day on the green today announced multi-platinum chart-toppers The Whitlams will headline the next event at Sandalford Wines on Sunday November 12. The concert - the 5th to be held at Sandalford - will again showcase a great line-up of Aussie talent. Supporting the Whitlams will be the fantastic Alex Lloyd, popular soul man Diesel and crowd favourite Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows. Local blues and roots band, Toby will open the day. It’s another awesome line-up that is set to be one of the best a day on the green’s yet! The promoters are also pleased to announce that following the success of last year’s first a day on the green concert in Bunbury, a day on the green will return to the All Seasons Sanctuary Golf Resort this year on Saturday November 11. a day on the green promoter Michael Newton said: “We’re enormously proud of the way the event has grown over the past five years. We spend a lot of time choosing the artists and working with the wineries to ensure a great day for everyone. We look forward to another great summer of music at Sandalford and Sanctuary starting with the Whitlams.” Co-promoter Brad Mellen of Mellen Events said: “The growth in attendances over the past few years and the sell out last year – a week before the show, is testament to the fact that a day on the green has become one of the most anticipated concert events.” And how’s this for a line-up! Led by the charismatic Tim Freedman, THE WHITLAMS are one of Australia’s most popular bands, their bittersweet brilliant songs touching the Australian psyche both on record and in live concert. The new double album ‘Little Cloud’ is their latest hit, with Freedman continuing his master story-telling. With songs like their ARIA-Award winning breakthrough ‘No Aphrodisiac’ to their current hits from ‘Little Cloud’, THE WHITLAMS promise a compelling and always-entertaining concert. ALEX LLOYD’s four albums - 1999's ‘Black The Sun’, 2001's ‘Watching Angels Mend’, 2003's ‘Distant Light’ and the new ‘Alex Lloyd’ - have collectively sold nearly 600 000 copies. Along the way Alex has won the ARIA Award for Best Male Artist (2000, 2001, 2003) and seen his now iconic single, ‘Amazing’ win APRA Song of the Year, and Song Of the Year in the listener voted Triple J Hottest 100 poll. He continues to strike a chord with critics and fans alike with his new self-titled platinum album, which includes the single ‘Brand New Day’. Prodigious singer-guitarist Mark Lizotte, aka DIESEL, is one of those rare talents who has immense popular appeal and is also a musician’s musician. His fluid feel for blues-inspired guitar, soulful voice and hits like ‘Tip Of My Tongue’, ‘Cry In Shame’, ‘Soul Revival’ and ‘All Come Together’ have ensured him a consistently successful solo career and a loyal following. Through his bands Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons to the Black Sorrows and many in between, JOE CAMILLERI has been thrilling Australian audiences for decades with his gorgeous soul, blues and pop music. Joe loves to be on stage with the Black Sorrows and is always a real a day on the green favourite. TOBY, one of Australia’s most energetic and vibrant blues and roots bands, have performed over 400 shows in the past couple of years, touring extensively throughout Australia. Highlights have included supporting Paul Kelly, Pete Murray, Donavon Frankenreiter, Luka Bloom, Ian Moss and Ash Grunwald. Toby have released three albums and one EP. Senior Brand Manager, Samantha Critchley said: "The 2005/6 season provided the Mount Franklin brand with the opportunity to interact with our consumers in a 'feel good' environment, and we plan to take this experience and build on it in our second season. It is our pleasure to work with the ADOTG team as the event continues to grow." Don’t miss this fantastic day of great music at Sandalford Wines and All Seasons Sanctuary Golf Resort! GENERAL INFORMATION: A day on the green is a fully licensed event. Strictly no BYO alcohol and NO GLASS. Food will be available on site or BYO picnic. Low deck chairs and picnic rugs are recommended. High deck chairs will be positioned at the rear of the venue so that they don’t obstruct sightlines for other patrons. No tables or umbrellas, professional cameras, video or recording equipment, metal cutlery, wine spikes, tents or sunshelters will be permitted. All bags are subject to a safety and security search upon entry. Any prohibited items will be confiscated. Once again the Kids Entertainment Zone will be running with children’s entertainers, face painting, story telling and other activities available for the kids during the afternoon. Parking is available on site with a gold coin donation to the hardworking parking volunteers. Shuttle buses will run from Midland Station to Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley and from the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre to All Seasons Sanctuary Golf Resort, Bunbury CONCERT DATES:
TICKETING INFORMATION:
This is a licensed event. Children under 18 years of age who have purchased a ticket will only be permitted into the concert site if they are in the company of their parent/step-parent or legal guardian. If a minor is not accompanied by their parent/step-parent or legal guardian they will be refused entry to the concert and they will not receive a refund on their ticket. Children under 12 years of age accompanied by their parent/step-parent or legal guardian will be admitted free of charge in the GA area and will be treated to an entertainment zone of their own. All inclusive VIP Lunch &Show Packages are available. For further information and to book your VIP packages contact: All Seasons Sanctuary Golf Resort: 9725 2777 for Bunbury and TICKETS ON SALE FROM FRIDAY JULY 28 ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100 www.adayonthegreen.com.au www.mellenevents.com For further information contact: Media Information, please contact: “a day on the green” is proudly presented in Perth by Roundhouse Entertainment, Mellen Events, Mount Franklin and Mix94.5 “a day on the green” is proudly presented in Bunbury by Roundhouse Entertainment, Mellen Events, Mount Franklin and the South Western Times |
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