Groovin the Moo Won’t Return in 2025
“Groovin the Moo won't be happening in 2025, while we work on finding the most sustainable model for Australia's most loved regional touring festival,” organisers said in a statement.
Image via @groovinthemoofestival (Facebook)
Following in the footsteps of Splendour in the Grass, Groovin the Moo won’t be returning in 2025.
“Groovin the Moo won't be happening in 2025, while we work on finding the most sustainable model for Australia's most loved regional touring festival,” organisers said in a statement.
“We will really miss seeing the smiling faces of all our beloved Moo Crew - and that means YOU!”
The news follows last year’s cancellation just weeks after the lineup was announced due to low ticket sales. The 2024 festival featured an eclectic lineup of talent that included international acts like The Kooks, Alison Wonderland, Jet, GZA (Wu-Tang) and Mura Masa, alongside Aussie artists such as The Rions, The Grogans and Jacoténe.
The roving regional festival was scheduled to travel to Wayville, Bendigo, Canberra, Newcastle, Bunbury and the Sunshine Coast between late April and early May 2024.
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The cancellation of Groovin the Moo arrives after more than ten Australian music festivals were canned last year, including Splendour in the Grass, Harvest Rock and Spilt Milk. This is of great concern for the Aussie music scene and something the Australian Festival Association (AFA) takes very seriously. The AFA released a statement advising government support via Rolling Stone AU/NZ.
“Regional festivals like Groovin the Moo play a vital role in connecting audiences with live music outside of major cities, providing opportunities for artists, local businesses, and festival workers. But like many events across the country, the rising costs of production and ongoing challenges in the industry have made it increasingly difficult to operate,” AFA managing director Olly Arkins said.
“This cancellation highlights the urgent need for the Federal Government to extend Revive Live funding to ensure festivals of all sizes can continue to thrive. Festivals are essential to Australia’s cultural and economic landscape, and we look forward to seeing Groovin the Moo return in the future.”
Groovin the Moo has been a staple on the festival calendar since debuting in 2005. It ran annually every year until 2020 when it was put on hold for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For those waiting for further updates on the future festival, stay tuned to Groovin the Moo’s socials on Facebook or Instagram.
