Ultimate Aussie alt rock festival Spring Loaded set to thrill in 2021
After the blockbuster success of the inaugural festival in Queensland pre-covid, Spring Loaded is back and larger than ever, declaring a triumphant return to live music with nine festival dates set to rock around Australia in a bid to pay homage to some of the country’s most beloved festivals gone by including Big Day Out and Homebake. With a colossal lineup dripping in 90s Aussie alt rock nostalgia, 2021’s shows boast a haul of the decade’s most celebrated acts, including Grinspoon, You Am I, Regurgitator, Jebediah, Magic Dirt, Frenzal Rhomb, Custard, The Fauves, The Meanies, Tumbleweed, Screamfeeder, Caligula and MC Lindsay ‘The Doctor’ McDougall.
Thrilled to be on the bill, You Am I’s Tim Roger’s explains, “It’s kinda unavoidable that nostalgia surrounds these shows, but the past year I’ve heard new music from most of our friends here that is as vital and visceral as any they’ve done in the past, which makes these potential shows all the more thrilling.” Not one to mince words, Rogers goes on to offer some solid tips for punters, ordering,“Dress up, turn up, muck up!”
Stoked at the opportunity to get the band back together after what was a long 2020 for everyone the world over, Grinspoon’s Phil Jamieson says, “I’m terribly excited to be playin’ with Grinspoon at Spring Loaded. Since FireFight we have barely stepped onto stage, let alone seen each other.”
The man who masterminded this bodacious opportunity for us all to relive our youth and celebrate the return of live music, Empire’s Marc Christowski says, “Having been at various Big Day Outs and Homebakes over the years, it is a massive buzz for us to produce Spring Loaded. Bringing together such an amazing lineup that will go to every corner of the country, flying the flag of indie rock is a dream come true.”
After an unprecedented write off for live music in 2020, don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the return of the festival and the greatest era of the indie alt rock scene in Australia, and come and relive the soundtrack of your youth live at Spring Loaded in 2021.
The Spring Loaded festival dates will be held with a commitment to a COVID Safe environment. Festival organisers will work closely with and comply with all requirements of the public health authorities in respect of these shows. If any shows are required to be postponed, a postponement date will be announced and punters will be eligible for a full refund if they are unable to make the new date.
Telstra customers tickets on sale 10am Thursday 18th to 10am Sun 21st March
My Ticketek and Oztix presale from 10am Monday 22nd March
General public tickets on sale 10am Wednesday 24th March
VIP tickets will be available for the Just Ace Place VIP Bar offering a premium viewing area, exclusive VIP entry, private bar and food area.
Sat 8th May - Sydney , On The Lawn At Royal Randwick - tickets from Ticketek and Oztix
Sat 12th June - Cairns, Cairns Showgrounds - tickets from Ticketek and Oztix
Sat 19th June - Bribie Island, Sandstone Point Hotel - tickets from Ticketek and Oztix
Sat 26th June - Adelaide, Adelaide Entertainment Centre - tickets from Ticketek
Fri 23rd July - Darwin, Darwin Amphitheatre - tickets from Ticketek
Sat 16th Oct - Gosford, Gosford Entertainment Grounds - tickets from Ticketek
Sat 23rd Oct - Wollongong, Stuart Park - tickets from Ticketek and Oztix
Sat 30th Oct - Perth, Red Hill Auditorium - tickets from Ticketek and Moshtix
Sat 27th Nov - Victoria, venue details to follow - info from Spring Loaded
Thrilled to be on the bill, You Am I’s Tim Roger’s explains, “It’s kinda unavoidable that nostalgia surrounds these shows, but the past year I’ve heard new music from most of our friends here that is as vital and visceral as any they’ve done in the past, which makes these potential shows all the more thrilling.” Not one to mince words, Rogers goes on to offer some solid tips for punters, ordering,“Dress up, turn up, muck up!”
Stoked at the opportunity to get the band back together after what was a long 2020 for everyone the world over, Grinspoon’s Phil Jamieson says, “I’m terribly excited to be playin’ with Grinspoon at Spring Loaded. Since FireFight we have barely stepped onto stage, let alone seen each other.”
The man who masterminded this bodacious opportunity for us all to relive our youth and celebrate the return of live music, Empire’s Marc Christowski says, “Having been at various Big Day Outs and Homebakes over the years, it is a massive buzz for us to produce Spring Loaded. Bringing together such an amazing lineup that will go to every corner of the country, flying the flag of indie rock is a dream come true.”
After an unprecedented write off for live music in 2020, don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the return of the festival and the greatest era of the indie alt rock scene in Australia, and come and relive the soundtrack of your youth live at Spring Loaded in 2021.
The Spring Loaded festival dates will be held with a commitment to a COVID Safe environment. Festival organisers will work closely with and comply with all requirements of the public health authorities in respect of these shows. If any shows are required to be postponed, a postponement date will be announced and punters will be eligible for a full refund if they are unable to make the new date.
Telstra customers tickets on sale 10am Thursday 18th to 10am Sun 21st March
My Ticketek and Oztix presale from 10am Monday 22nd March
General public tickets on sale 10am Wednesday 24th March
VIP tickets will be available for the Just Ace Place VIP Bar offering a premium viewing area, exclusive VIP entry, private bar and food area.
Sat 8th May - Sydney , On The Lawn At Royal Randwick - tickets from Ticketek and Oztix
Sat 12th June - Cairns, Cairns Showgrounds - tickets from Ticketek and Oztix
Sat 19th June - Bribie Island, Sandstone Point Hotel - tickets from Ticketek and Oztix
Sat 26th June - Adelaide, Adelaide Entertainment Centre - tickets from Ticketek
Fri 23rd July - Darwin, Darwin Amphitheatre - tickets from Ticketek
Sat 16th Oct - Gosford, Gosford Entertainment Grounds - tickets from Ticketek
Sat 23rd Oct - Wollongong, Stuart Park - tickets from Ticketek and Oztix
Sat 30th Oct - Perth, Red Hill Auditorium - tickets from Ticketek and Moshtix
Sat 27th Nov - Victoria, venue details to follow - info from Spring Loaded
