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–
Founded byCattleyard Promotions
Websitewww.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.

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[edit]

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[edit]

City State/Territory Venue Festivals
Albury NSW Albury Racecourse 2006–2007
Bendigo VIC Prince of Wales Showground 2009–2019, 2022–
Bunbury WA Hay Park 2010–2019, 2023–
Canberra ACT University of Canberra (2010–2018)
Exhibition Park (2019, 2022–)		 2010–2019, 2022–
Darwin NT Darwin Amphitheatre 2006
Gloucester NSW Gloucester Showground 2005
Maitland NSW Maitland Showground 2006–2019, 2022–2023
Narrandera NSW Narrandera Showground 2005
Newcastle NSW Newcastle Foreshore 2024–
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[edit]

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

2005[edit]

Artist Gloucester
Sunday, 24 April 		Narrandera
Saturday, 22 October
Screaming Jets Yes No
Killing Heidi Yes No
Evermore Yes No
The Spazzys Yes No
Sender Yes No
Supersonic Yes No
Retro Rockets Yes No
Solver Yes No
Dirty Pink Jeans Yes No
The Common Code Yes No
Halo Yes No
Bullshit Rare Yes No
Grinspoon No Yes
Spiderbait No Yes
The Pictures No Yes
Sarah McLeod No Yes
Neon No Yes
Star Assassin No Yes
Local Knowledge (NZ) No Yes

Notes

  • The Narrandera show was also known by some sources as "Groovin the Moo 2". While www.GTM.net.au still references the Narrandera show as taking place under the "ABOUT GTM" section, it is not referenced under the "PAST LINEUPS" section bringing into question the official status of this show today.[5][6]

2006[edit]

  Maitland
Saturday, 29 April 		Darwin
Saturday, 26 August 		Albury
Saturday, 25 November
Hilltop Hoods Yes No Yes
Shihad Yes No No
End of Fashion Yes No No
The Herd Yes No No
Faker Yes No No
Clare Bowditch and the Feeding Set Yes No No
The Vasco Era Yes No No
True Live Yes Yes Yes
Modular Lounge Yes No No
Local Knowledge (NZ) Yes No No
Bullshit Rare Yes Yes Yes
Gomez (UK) No Yes No
Youth Group No Yes Yes
Augie March No Yes No
The Mess Hall No Yes No
The Drones No Yes No
Ash Grunwald No Yes No
John Butler Trio No No Yes
You Am I No No Yes
The Fumes No No Yes
The Exploders No No Yes
The Audreys No No Yes
Trail Kennedy No No Yes
Star Assassin No No Yes

Notes

  • "Gomez", from the United Kingdom, is credited as the first international act to appear at Groovin The Moo on www.GTM.net.au. However "Local Knowledge", from New Zealand, played twice before "Gomez" first appearance, once in 2005 & once in 2006.

2007[edit]

  Maitland [A] Albury [B]
Silverchair Yes No
The Black Keys (US) Yes No
You Am I Yes No
The Presets Yes No
Sneaky Sound System Yes Yes
Midnight Juggernauts Yes Yes
Airborne Yes Yes
The Morning After Girls Yes No
Mia Dyson Yes Yes
Macromantics Yes No
Kid Confucius Yes Yes
The Camels Yes No
Snowman Yes No
2 Dogs DJs Yes No
Trial Kennedy Yes No
Astronomy Class Yes Yes
Tongue and Diaz Yes No
Radical Son Yes No
Hermitude Yes Yes
Good Buddha Yes No
Mister Savona Yes No
The Porkers Yes No
Grinspoon No Yes
Xavier Rudd No Yes
Blue King Brown No Yes
Clare Bowditch and The Feeding Set No Yes
The Bamboos No Yes
Mammal No Yes
Horsell Common No Yes
Third Estate No Yes
Urthboy No Yes
The Tongue No Yes
Mista Savona No Yes
Unkle Ho No Yes
Combat Wombat No Yes
Diafrix No Yes

Notes

2008[edit]

  Maitland [A] Townsville [B]
The Presets Yes Yes
Sneaky Sound System Yes Yes
The Herd Yes Yes
Spiderbait Yes Yes
Gyroscope Yes Yes
Karnivool Yes Yes
Custom Kings Yes Yes
The Galvatrons Yes No
Little Red Yes No
Katalyst Yes Yes
The Potbelleez Yes Yes
Azzido Da Bass (GER) Yes Yes
Pitch Black (NZ) Yes No
Bass Kleph Yes Yes
Dirty Laundry Yes No
Mark Dynamix Yes No
Hercules in NY Yes No
Amber Savage Yes Yes
That 1 Guy (USA) No Yes
Resin Dogs Sound System No Yes
The Last Kinection Yes No
Beats Working Yes No
The Middle East No Yes
Lover No Yes

Notes

2009[edit]


  • 2 May 2009 – Lou Litster Park, Townsville.
  • 9 May 2009 – Maitland Showground, Maitland.
  • 16 May 2009 – Prince of Wales Showground's, Bendigo.

2010[edit]


  • Saturday 1 May, Bendigo, Prince of Wales Showground.
  • Sunday 2 May, Townsville, Murray Sporting Complex – Townsville Cricket Grounds.
  • Saturday 8 May, Maitland, Maitland Showground.
  • Sunday 9 May, Canberra, The Meadows, University of Canberra.
  • Saturday 15 May, Bunbury, Hay Park.

2011[edit]


  • Sat 30 April, Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo.
  • Sun 1 May, Townsville Cricket Grounds, Townsville.
  • Sat 7 May, Maitland Showground, Maitland.
  • Sun 8 May, The Meadows, University of Canberra.
  • Sat 14 May, Hay Park, Bunbury.

2012[edit]

Local band Juwana opened the moo tent after winning competition

    • Ball Park Music replaced Chiddy Bang, who withdrew from the lineup so they could focus on promoting their (at the time) upcoming album.


  • Sat 5 May, Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo.
  • Sun 6 May, Murray Sporting Complex, Townsville.
  • Sat 12 May, Maitland Showground, Maitland.
  • Sun 13 May, The Meadows, Canberra.
  • Sat 19 May, Hay Park, Bunbury.

2013[edit]


  • Sat 27 Apr, Maitland Showground, Maitland.
  • Sun 28 Apr, University of Canberra, Canberra.
  • Sat 4 May, Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo.
  • Sun 5 May, Murray Sporting Complex, Townsville.
  • Sat 11 May, Hay Park, Bunbury.

2014[edit]


  • Friday, 25 April, Oakbank Racecourse, Oakbank.
  • Saturday, 26 April, Maitland Showground, Maitland.
  • Sunday, 27 April, University of Canberra.
  • Saturday, 3 May, Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo.
  • Sunday, 4 May, Murray Sporting Complex, Townsville.
  • Saturday, 10 May, Hay Park, Bunbury.

2015[edit]


  • Saturday 25 April, Oakbank Racecourse, Oakbank.
  • Sunday 26 April, Hay Park, Bunbury.
  • Saturday 2 May, Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo.
  • Sunday 3 May, University of Canberra, Canberra.
  • Saturday 9 May, Maitland Showground, Maitland.
  • Sunday 10 May, Murray Sports Complex, Townsville.

2016[edit]


  • Saturday, 23 April, Maitland Showground, Maitland.
  • Sunday, 24 April, University of Canberra, Canberra.
  • Monday, 25 April, Oakbank Racecourse, Oakbank.
  • Saturday, 30 April, Bendigo's Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo.
  • Sunday, 1 May, Townsville Cricket Grounds, Townsville.
  • Saturday, 7 May, Hay Park, Bunbury.

2017[edit]


  • Friday 28 April, Adelaide Showground, Wayville (SA).
  • Saturday 29 April, Maitland Showground, Maitland (NSW).
  • Sunday 30 April, Murray Sports Complex, Townsville (QLD).
  • Saturday 6 May, Bendigo's Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo (VIC).
  • Sunday 7 May, University of Canberra, Bruce (ACT).
  • Saturday 13 May, Hay Park, Bunbury (WA).

2018[edit]


  • Friday 27 April, Adelaide Showground, Wayville (SA)
  • Saturday 28 April, Maitland Showground, Maitland (NSW)
  • Sunday 29 April, University of Canberra, Bruce (ACT)
  • Saturday 5 May, Bendigo's Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo (VIC)
  • Sunday 6 May, Murray Sports Complex, Townsville (QLD)
  • Saturday 12 May, Hay Park, Bunbury (WA)

2019[edit]


  • Friday 26 April, Adelaide Showground, Wayville (SA)
  • Saturday 27 April, Maitland Showground, Maitland (NSW)
  • Sunday 28 April, Exhibition Park, Canberra (ACT)
  • Saturday 4 May, Bendigo's Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo (VIC)
  • Sunday 5 May, Murray Sports Complex, Townsville (QLD)
  • Saturday 11 May, Hay Park, Bunbury (WA)

2020[edit]

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]


  • Friday 24 April, Adelaide Showground, Wayville (SA)
  • Saturday 25 April, Exhibition Park, Canberra (ACT)
  • Sunday 26 April, Hay Park, Bunbury (WA)
  • Saturday 2 May, Bendigo's Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo (VIC)
  • Sunday 3 May, Murray Sports Complex, Townsville (QLD)
  • Saturday 9 May, Maitland Showground, Maitland (NSW)

2022[edit]

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


  • Saturday 23 April, Maitland Showground, Maitland (NSW)
  • Sunday 24 April, Exhibition Park, Canberra (ACT)
  • Saturday 30 April, Bendigo's Prince Of Wales Showground, Bendigo (VIC)

2023[edit]

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


  • Friday 21 April, Adelaide Showground, Wayville (SA)
  • Saturday 22 April, Maitland Showground, Maitland (NSW)
  • Sunday 23 April, Exhibition Park, Canberra (ACT)
  • Saturday 29 April, Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo (VIC)
  • Sunday 30 April, Kawana Sports Western Precinct, Sunshine Coast (QLD)
  • Saturday 6 May, Hay Park, Bunbury (WA)

2024[edit]

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.


  • Thursday 25 April, Adelaide Showground, Wayville (SA)
  • Friday 26 April, Exhibition Park, Canberra (ACT)
  • Saturday 27 April, Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo (VIC)
  • Saturday 4 May, Foreshore Park, Newcastle (NSW)
  • Sunday 5 May, Stadium Precinct, Sunshine Coast (QLD)
  • Saturday 11 May, Hay Park, Bunbury (WA)

THE PLOT[edit]

THE PLOT
GenreElectronic, Dance, Indie Rock
DatesNovember / December
Location(s)Australia
Years active2013; 2015–2017
Founded byCattleyard Promotions
Websitewww.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[edit]

Bold indicates headline act.

  Sydney [A] Melbourne [B]
Alison Wonderland (DJ Set) Yes Yes
Miami Horror Yes Yes
DJ Snake (FRE) Yes Yes
Naysayer & Gilsun (AV Set) Yes Yes
Touch Sensitive Yes Yes
Wave Racer Yes Yes
Remi Yes Yes
Tyler Touche Yes Yes
Gold Fields Yes Yes
Yolanda Be Cool Yes Yes
Citizen Kay Yes Yes
Hayden James Yes Yes
Purple Sneakers Yes Yes
Elizabeth Rose Yes Yes
Willow Beats Yes Yes
Indian Summer Yes Yes
Beni Yes Yes
Wordlife (Live) Yes Yes
Softwar Yes Yes
Club Mod DJs Yes Yes

Notes

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

2014[edit]

The Plot was not held in 2014.[10]

2015[edit]

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 Franco Yes
Paces Yes
Uv Boi Yes
E^st Yes
Boo Seeka Yes
The Meeting Tree Yes
Luke Million Yes
L-Fresh The Lion Yes
B Wise Yes
Shantan Wantan Ichiban Yes
Future Love Hungover Yes
Luen Yes
Jawz Yes
Andy Garvey Yes
Stoney Roads DJs Yes
Sampa The Great Yes

Notes

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

2016[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

National Live Music Awards[edit]

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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
National Live Music Awards of 2016[13] Groovin the Moo ACT Live Event of the Year Won
National Live Music Awards of 2019[14][15] Groovin the Moo Best Live Music Festival or Event Nominated
ACT Live Event of the Year Won

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Two 'deadly' substances found during pill testing at Groovin the Moo". Canberra Times. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  2. ^ Langford, Jackson (4 February 2021). "Groovin The Moo 2021 Has Been Cancelled". Music Feeds. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b Fry, Courtney (14 February 2024). "Groovin the Moo has cancelled its 2024 edition of the regional festival". Australian Broadcasting Company. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Groovin' the Moo Past Lineups". Archived from the original on 13 April 2012.
  5. ^ "Groovin' the Moo - Narrandera 22nd Oct...Grinspoon/Spiderbait".
  6. ^ "Music News, Views and All the Latest from Junkee". Archived from the original on 25 August 2017.
  7. ^ Chiddy Bang pulled out in Feb 2012 to be replaced by Ballpark Music – Chiddy Bang off the Groovin' the Moo lineup
  8. ^ "Groovin the Moo". www.facebook.com. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  9. ^ "The Plot 2013 Drops Full Lineup Announcement". 9 October 2013.
  10. ^ "The Plot Festival Not Returning in 2014, Looks to 2015". 27 October 2014.
  11. ^ "The Plot 2015 Lineup Announced". 30 September 2015.
  12. ^ a b "The Plot Announces 2016 Festival Lineup". 24 August 2016.
  13. ^ "Nominees 2016". NLMA. 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  14. ^ "HERE ARE YOUR 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES!". NLMA. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  15. ^ "AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS ARE…". NLMA. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.

8. http://www.gtm.net.au/gtms-south-australian-show-moves-venues/

External links[edit]


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