Want to see your name on the North West Festival line up?
Having recently announced three stellar additions to the North West Festival, it’s now impossible to deny that this is set to the biggest line up the Pilbara has ever seen. To recap, in just over 4 weeks time, the Port Hedland Turf Club will be a temporary home for Hilltop Hoods, The Living End, The Cat Empire, Regurgitator, Dead Letter Circus and San Cisco.
And to make it even better, the recent addition of these acts did not mean a change in ticket price, just more bang for your buck! General admission tickets, including free camping are still available for $129 + BF. The response to this latest announcement has been very positive, so we encourage you to hop to it so you don’t miss out.
Tickets will also be sold at the festival gates, if not sold out prior, for $150 (cash only). If you want to save yourself some dollars, or add to your beer fund, we suggest purchasing your tickets now.
So that’s six huge acts heading your way on Saturday 18th August, but there’s something missing… And this something could be you!
We are pleased to be reserving the last space on the line up for some supreme local talent via our Best of North West competition. The comp, in partnership with WAM, is open to any solo artists, duos and bands who perform original music and reside in the Pilbara Region. Artists are encouraged to submit their electronic press kit via our Sonicbids competition page (http://bit.ly/Oyh1rH).
From there, a panel of industry judges will listen to all submissions and select four finalists who will battle it out in a live competition at the Matt Dann Cultural Centre on Friday 17th August. The winner will be determined on the night and will open the first ever North West Festival the very next day. Not only that, they’ll be able to perform to new faces, hang out backstage and be financially rewarded for their performance. And the runner-ups wont leave empty handed either – they’ll receive tickets to the festival too.
So, what are you waiting for? Get submitting now. Entries will close at 5PM on Wednesday 8th August and the finalists will be announced on Friday 10th August.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale from moshtix.com.au, moshtix outlets, and selected North West outlets or by phoning 1300 GET TIX (438 849).
General Admission tickets are available for the excellent value for money price of $129 +BF.
The one-day event is proudly offering camping facilities, included in the ticket price, for those heading to Port Hedland from around the region. Please find more information on this later in this press release.
If you fancy experiencing the North West Festival with extra comfort, the VIP ticket option could be the one for you. VIP tickets are $295 +BF and further details as to what’s included in the price can be found at www.northwestfestival.com.au/tickets/vip-tickets(.)
There will be two types of VIP and GA tickets available – one, a standard festival entry ticket and the other, festival entry with Camping. Please note, if you wish to camp, you MUST purchase the ticket option with Camping. You will not be able to change your ticket on the event day to a Camping ticket.
We are pleased to offer tickets to Under 18s for $65 + BF through our Family Registration program. Minors will be able to attend the event if accompanied by their parent at ALL times. Festival entry for children aged four and under is free. More information on the family registration process can be found on our website.
Camping
We’re pleased to announce that we will be offering camping facilities to those keen to head to the event from towns outside Port Hedland. We encourage you to bring a swag or tent, pull up a patch and take advantage of the toilet and shower facilities on offer.
We’re also very happy to advise that camping is included in the ticket price. More information on what is on offer and the conditions associated with camping at the festival are available on our website.
Please note, if you wish to camp, you MUST purchase the ticket option with Camping. You will not be able to change your ticket on the event day to a Camping ticket.
Please note that those who do camp WILL NOT be able to move their vehicles from the camp grounds until 6AM on Sunday. More details will be available online and upon ticket purchase.
Bus Services from Karratha
If you are travelling from Karratha, buses will be organised to get you to and from the Festival. Bus tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased.
A bus ticket costs $70 + BF (return) for the day. To purchase tickets and obtain terms and conditions, visit our website.
Stay tuned for more general festival information coming your way soon.
The First Annual North West Festival
2pm, Saturday 18th August, 2012
Port Hedland Turf Club, Port Hedland