Semaphore Music Festival
Labour Day Long Weekend
2-5 October, 2009
30th June 09 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AT THE CROSS ROADS OF ALT. COUNTRY, ROOTS & BLUES, ROCK-A-BILLY, INDIE ROCK, FOLK/PUNK AND INSANITY THE SEMAPHORE MUSIC
It kicks off Friday Night 2nd October with the opening event at the Palais Ballroom with the hottest alt.country act The Huckleberry Swedes followed by local Rock-a-Billy legends the Satellites with The Hoodoo Voodoo Dolls at the Workers Club.
On Saturday from noon its Rock and Roll High School with school age bands from all over Adelaide. Check out the venues for Local and Interstate Acts to be announced soon.
Free concert on the Semaphore Foreshore Reserve on Sunday with sensational country rockers, song-writers, performers and musicians sharing the main stage celebrating South Australian Live Music.
Monday The Palais hosts the finale on the Deck with The Rustlers and The Hiptones in the Ballroom with local bands playing at the RSL and Third Cork Wine Bar.
‘Over five years The Semaphore Music Festival has developed into an event that is highly rated by musicians and audiences on a national level…I have been elated by the level of bands who apply to play at this event, it is an indicator of the SMF’s growth and success. I thank all sponsors and partners for their funding contribution, as well as the thriving contemporary music community. Looking forward to a huge weekend, see you there.’ Debra Thorsen, Event Organiser.
Funded by SA Govt through Arts SA, Events SA, City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Contact Debra Thorsen 0401 076 560 info@semaphoremusicfestival.com
There will be market stalls, good food and music. Bring your banana lounge, hats and sunscreen. Sponsored by City of Port Adelaide Enfield, Arts SA, SA Tourism, Derringers, Abaf(Australian Business Arts Foundation), Port Community Arts Centre and The Kite Shop
2009 Stall Holders Application Form 2009 Volunteer Application Form
IN THE EVENT OF RAIN FREE CONCERTS WILL BE HELD IN THE RSL (TBC)
2009 press release as a pdf
Full details TBA
2008 Friday night Oct 3 Pictures, Oct 4 Pictures, Oct 5 Pictures, October 6 Pictures
Buskers:- vic@semaphoremusicfestival.com 0400 223 454
Artists:- Debra Thorsen, Event Organiser info@semaphoremusicfestival.com 0401 076 560
PO Box 302, SEMAPHORE S.A. 5019
Applications Open Feb 1 close June 1, 2009 for Semaphore Music Festival 2009
Please send CD & Promo mataerial to Debra Thorsen at the address above.
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