Tag: Coaster

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John Butler Trio Headline Coaster

Now in its fourth year, Central Coast’s fledgling music festival appears to be going from strength to strength. John Butler Trio are heading up an all-Australian line-up for this year’s event at Gosford Showgrounds.

They’ll join hometown heroes Something with Numbers and One Dollar Short, Jebediah, Little Red, The Potbelleez, Andy Bull, and heaps more. The festival’s Tomorrow Land dance quarter will also return with Ajax, Nina Las Vegas, Purple Sneakers DJs, and Wolfpack.

Coaster will hit Gosford Showgrounds on September 17. Tickets will be available from June 23 from the Coaster website, Oztix, and a variety of retailers including ESS Boardstore in Erina, Network Communications in Lake Haven, and the Newcastle Rock Shop.

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Art vs Science, Basement Birds and More to Join Cypress Hill at Coaster

Following the recent announcement that Cypress Hill would headline, the folks at Coaster have announced their first line-up.

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It’s a bill which features plenty of exciting new local acts including Art vs Science, Basement Birds, Bluejuice, and Boy vs Bear. I’m thrilled to see a line-up which doesn’t include so many of the usual festival suspects; hopefully that diversity will be the key to getting folks through the gates.

Coaster will hit Gosford Showgrounds on the New South Wales Central Coast on Saturday September 25. Tickets go on sale to the public on July 1, but if you want to get a jump on the competition join the Coaster mailing list for access to the presale on June 24.

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Cool Stuff at Coaster

Some exciting promos ensure Coaster will be more than just another festival.

Firstly the event has its very own mascot: Coasterman. It sounds a bit naff at first, but Coasterman is anything but. Apparently punters can look forward to Coasterman performing death-defying feats on his “killer scooter.” Now that just might be something worth seeing.

Artist signings are nothing new, so Coaster has spiced things up a bit with artist meet and greets. Fans will be able to spend half an hour hanging out with The Living End, Kisschasy, Blue King Brown, or one of the other artists on the Coaster bill. Only 50 tickets for each meet and greet will be available, ensuring those who put their cash down get value for money.

Inspired by the Tour de France, Coaster plans to give their favourite fans their own yellow jerseys. The Coaster Crew will choose someone they feel embodies the Coaster spirit to receive the honour. This Coaster with the Moaster will watch the bands from the side of stage, receive drink and food vouchers, and a souvenir T-shirt. When the crew finds someone else deserving of the yellow jersey, it’s passed on to them.

All sounds like a lot of fun! The first Coaster festival will hit Gosford Showgrounds on September 20.

Image source: Ilker @ Stock.xchng

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Coaster Festival Kicks Off

There’s a brand new all-ages festival bringing the cream of Aussie talent to the Central Coast. It’s called Coaster, and it’s on for the very first time on September 20 at Gosford Showgrounds.

The lineup is massive, with The Living End, Kisschasy, The Potbelleez, Blue King Brown, Cog, and the Coast’s favourite sons Something with Numbers leading the charge.

With bands like this on the bill tickets won’t last. So make sure you get yours, and take advantage of the $10 earlybird discount, when they go on sale on Wednesday 2 July.

Image source: Pop Weasle @ Flickr