Groovin The Moo (GTM) have a strong track record for spotlighting emerging talent long before they make national headlines as part of their Fresh Produce bill.
Previous Fresh Produce alumni include Confidence Man, Haiku Hands, Alex Lahey as well as 2022 GTM artists Alice Ivy, Hockey Dad, Lime Cordiale, Montaigne, Jesswar and Shouse.Now the next-gen of amazing talent pushing through get their opportunity to tread the GTM stage, wowing new fans along the way with more than 40 acts-artists added to the line-ups across the three events next month.
Maitland will feature Djanaba, Molly Millington and Rum Jungle on the main stage; Aodhan, Mia Rodriguez and Philly will make their main stage debuts in Canberra; while Mulalo, Queen P and Telenova will strut their stuff in Bendigo.
Each event will also host a stack of locals on The Plot stage; scroll down for the complete line-ups per event.
Alongside the Fresh Produce additions, Groovin The Moo have also outlined their beloved community programmes.
MAITLAND
Newcastle Pride's most glam drag queens and kings will be primed for selfies, dance offs and chit chats or if you want to chill out for a bit, What Were You Wearing will offer a safe space to relax.If you fancy playing some larger than life games, head over to the good folk at HyveMynd who are bringing back Cattleyard Games, last seen in 2019.
We've teamed up with TAFE NSW and Regional Youth Entertainment Network for work experience and volunteer opportunities. The Maitland Lions Club and Rotary Club of East Maitland will each be running fundraising initiatives whilst assisting in the car park areas at the same time.
CANBERRA
Heaps Gay is back and our friends at Phish & Phreak are on board to make it as fabulous as always. Having worked with us at GTM since 2015, Masonga Mbogo is returning to create beautiful art pieces on the black site scrims.Uncle Bill T and his sister Serena Williams will be performing the Welcome To Country, sharing a snippet of their culture on the big stage.
To ensure you can snap selfies, capture moments and post stories, Ezycharge will be located in the BeSafe Locker space where you can hire your own locker for the day for $15.
BENDIGO
Make sure you say hi to the Dragon City Roller Derby, who will be directing you to the festival entry point.Having been a part of GTM Bendigo from the get go, Hiphopportunities are back and will be showcasing their supreme talents on The Plot Stage with their Third Rail Studio Presents programme.
You can freshen up for a quick 'zjoosh' at the Powder Pen thanks to local salon, Honeyeater and find treasures at The Red Cross' vintage market stall.
The Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst, Bendigo Cricket Club and The Lions Club of Strathfieldsaye will be on hand to help GTM patrons and team in the car parks and when heading home.
Collarts and YO Events are joining forces with GTM once more to offer large scale event work experience opportunities to their students.
Groovin The Moo 2022 Tour Dates
Sat 23 Apr - Maitland Showground (Hunter Valley)Sun 24 Apr - Exhibition Park In Canberra
Sat 30 Apr - Prince Of Wales Showgrounds (Bendigo)
Groovin The Moo 2022 Fresh Produce Line-up
Maitland
DjanabaMolly Millington
Rum Jungle
Dan Hallett
Danny Blake
DJ Junior Eclipse
Kila
Lee Fitzpatrick
Pilo
Pure Blonde
Sèiren
Shuvcheck
Vicious Beats
Canberra
AodhanMia Rodriguez
Philly
Banker
Brittany De Marco
Dana
Gammacell
Fish Girl
It's A London Thing Crew
JLP & Macca With Djhrh
Lemn
Moneybag$
Quails
Sweethard
Bendigo
MulaloQueen P
Telenova
Cliterally
Darby
Drechsler
Falla
Jemima Mason Flint
Señor Señor
Third Rail Studio Presents
Tonky
Wil Barrett
Xiren Collective
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Groovin The Moo 2022 Line-up
Alice IvyBroods
Chaii
grentperez
Hilltop Hoods
Hockey Dad
Hope D
Jesswar
JK-47
Lime Cordiale
Mashd N Kutcher
Masked Wolf
Middle Kids
Montaigne
Peking Duk
Polaris
RedHook
Riton
Shouse
Snakehips
Spiderbait
Sycco
Thomas Headon
Wolf Alice
With hosts Dijok & Jawbreakers