About
WHAT IS GROOVIN THE MOO?
It doesn’t feel all that long ago. It was 2003 and two friendly Newcastle neighbours (a high school teacher and a statistician) came up with an idea over a drink; a music event, but different. The music would be great of course, but it would also be something that the local community could be part of; Newcastle TAFE music school, local clubs and businesses. It would be an event for everyone, serviced by local community groups with the main focus being on fun and affordability. As the idea grew and it gained momentum with the support from the neighbourhood, Groovin the Moo was born.
Fast forward to Saturday 24 April 2005, Groovin the Moo’s first show and inaugural year. After setting up at the Gloucester Showgrounds (NSW), 1,400 people streamed through the gates to see the Screaming Jets, Killing Heidi, Evermore, Grinspoon and a bunch of local Newcastle bands. What a special moment, seeing your idea come to life.
Returning in 2006, taking to Maitland (NSW), Albury (NSW) and Darwin (NT), GTM featured its very first International act, Gomez (UK) alongside Aussie legends Hilltop Hoods, The Herd, Faker and more.
After only just two years, in 2007, Maitland GTM saw its first sell-out show, with Silverchair and The Black Keys (USA) headlining. This same year, GTM visited Albury one more time with the likes of Grinspoon, Sneaky Sound System and Xavier Rudd.
In 2008, Maitland sold out again. GTM also got to see how much the Northern Queenslanders loved to party when the show went to Townsville (QLD) bringing along The Presents, The Potbelleez and Spiderbait.
The GTM family grew in 2009 and expanded to Bendigo (VIC) in addition to returning to Maitland and Townsville, but it didn’t stop there. In 2010, two new shows were added – Bunbury (WA) and Canberra (ACT). With an epic selection of bands always present on the bill, the GTM team worked hard to deliver three weekends of magic and mayhem.
GTM didn’t slow down over the course of 2011, 2012 and 2013, focusing on ensuring that every show continued to grow and be bigger and better than the previous year. The hard work paid off, with the line up continuing to grow and the events selling out nationally each year.
In 2014, long-laid plans of expanding into the Adelaide Hills region (SA) came to life as GTM took to Oakbank. The following years, 2015 and 2016 saw the GTM tour continue at this pace, touring across five states and a territory over three weekends, each year!
In 2017, South Australians descended on Wayville, making the state’s agricultural Showground the new home for their local GTM. 2018 provided the opportunity to consolidate and reflect on how the music, culture and community of each region is knitted together to form the rich tapestry that is a GTM show.
This year, GTM is very much looking forward to welcoming back patrons, artists, each local community and team members alike. Moo Crew from the ACT and surrounding districts will check in to a new home at EPIC as GTM Canberra starts a fresh chapter at the established venue.
It’s been quite the journey so far, sometimes it still feels as though the festival has only just begun, such is the fresh energy that the GTM community brings to this festival, all eager to grow something of their own. The GTM community includes our audience, artists, team members, suppliers and stakeholders – it is one we love, have much to thank for and would not want to change in any way, shape or form.
Images: Jack Toohey and Danny Howe, 2018
Ticketing
Ticketing Outlets
Groovin the Moo Bendigo is SOLD OUT
GTM 2019 EVENT CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
- Entry is at own risk. The right to refuse entry is reserved.
- The Promoter and the Venue shall not be held liable for any loss, injury or damages sustained entering or within the premises.
- There are no pass outs at any GTM Events.
- Small still cameras (including those with a recording function) and mobile phones are permitted for personal use only. Professional still cameras (such as an SLR), professional video cameras (including go-pros), sound recording equipment and professional lighting and tripod set ups are not permitted at GTM without written authority from the Promoters. Please respect the privacy of all other patrons, artists and service providers at GTM when using your camera or mobile phone.
- As members of the audience, ticket-holders consent to being included in photos, sound and live video recordings that can be used by the promoter or promoter approved media outlets for promotion of the event.
- No BYO alcohol, soft drinks, juice, milk, energy drinks, flavoured water or sports water is permitted at GTM.
- No illicit drugs are permitted at GTM
- No glass, knives, weapons, lasers, fireworks, umbrellas, prams, bulky items (such as eskies and folding chairs) or animals are permitted at GTM.
- All persons, bags and containers are subject to a full search at entry to ensure the safety of patrons. Prohibited items will be confiscated (and only returned at Promoters discretion) except for illegal drugs, which will be handed over to police.
- A sealed plastic water bottle or an empty plastic water bottle is permitted.
- Food is permitted.
- Lost property will be held as a courtesy for two days (post-event) only. No responsibility is accepted by the Promoter for property lost at GTM.
- The Promoter reserves the right to refuse entry to any patron without appropriate identification. The only forms of valid photo ID that will be accepted are a current Australian driver’s licence, a current passport or current proof of age card.
- It is a condition of entry that all patrons agree not to behave in a manner that interferes with the enjoyment of other patrons. Promoters and Security reserve the right to eject any person contravening this.
- DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. This includes aggressive moshing, stage diving, crowd surfing and climbing. Patrons participating in these dangerous activities will be evicted without right to re-entry or refund. The Promoter accepts no liability for any injuries or damages caused by these activities.
- In the case of an emergency evacuation or situation, please follow all official directives.
- The Promoters or the event will not be held liable for any hearing damage or loss. Use earplugs if necessary.
- The Promoter reserves the right to change the line-up and/or the date of the event without prior notification. In the event of a change of the date or lineup, refunds will not be available.
- GTM plays rain or shine.
- All conditions shown on the ticket are to be read together with all other statements or directives either shown on this ticket or displayed on the premises.
- Should the ticket be re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain it will become void and the holder may be refused entry to, or ejected from the venue.
- No refunds or exchanges except as in the Entertainment Industry Code of Fair Practice.
- “GROOVIN THE MOO” is a Registered Trademark and cannot be used without the Promoter’s consent.
Moshtix Terms and Conditions for Groovin the Moo 2019
Agreed to online during the ticket purchase process:
- This is an all ages event (16 + recommended).
- No refunds or exchanges on any ticket except as required by and/or specified by the Entertainment Industry Code of Fair Practice. Incorrect purchases are NOT guaranteed a refund and are at the discretion of the Promoter.
- Tickets may be reissued two (2) times. This incurs a fee of $10.00 per ticket. Ticket reissues will close 8:00am show day.
- Your barcoded print out ticket is your ticket to the event, this must be presented at the gate to gain entry. Your ticket will be emailed to the email address specified during booking as a PDF attachment once your card has been successfully charged. If you are unable to print your ticket(s) or do not receive your ticket(s) please bring valid photo ID and the credit card used to purchase the ticket to the event entry gate. Moshtix staff members can then look up your booking from your details.
- At the point of entry, the ticket presented must match the FULL NAME specified in the booking history and you will be asked to present a current matching current Australian driver’s licence, Proof of Age card or Passport that matches this information.
- You must nominate ALL attendee FULL NAMES and DATE OF BIRTH and receive separate barcoded tickets for everyone, each person may then arrive separately. Each ticket will be emailed separately.
- If you agree to purchase tickets under these conditions, you can then purchase up to 4 tickets, multiple transactions by the same customer may be cancelled at the discretion of Moshtix/Promoter.
- Each ticket attracts a booking fee, which are inclusive of GST. We accept MasterCard, VISA and Amex.
- The Promoter/venue reserves the right to withdraw, reschedule or substitute artists and/or vary advertised prices, event times and inclusions without notice. The Promoter/venue reserves the right of admission.
- Should the event be cancelled or rescheduled, Moshtix will contact and inform customers.
- It is a condition of sale that tickets may not be offered for resale on 3rd party websites such as ebay, Gumtree or ViaGoGo. Tickets may not be resold or offered for resale at a premium (including online auction sites) or used for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes. If a ticket is used in breach of these conditions, it may be cancelled without refund and the bearer of the ticket may be refused admission. For information on safe ticketing please CLICK HERE
- We play rain or shine.
- Groovin the Moo is a licensed all ages (16 + recommended) event. The Promoter recommends parents should consider whether the event is appropriate for their child and recommends that any children under 16 years of age who attend the event are accompanied by their parent or guardian.
- The Promoter reserves the right to refuse a ticket holder admission to the event or to evict that person from the event in any of the following circumstances: if the ticket holder fails to produce appropriate identification as proof of age; if the ticket holder refuses to make their clothes, bags, containers or other possessions available for search by the Promoter/ Security; if the ticket holder is affected by the consumption of alcohol or drugs, if the ticket holder participates in dangerous activities including aggressive dancing, moshing, stage diving, crowd surfing and climbing, if the ticket holder does not adhere to the local licensing requirements.
- Entry is at own risk.
- The Promoter and the owner and or lessee of the venue shall not be held liable for any loss, injury or damages sustained entering or within the venue whether caused by the negligence of the Promoter or that owner or lessee or otherwise.
- Small still cameras (including those with a recording function) and mobile phones are permitted for personal use only. Professional still cameras (such as an SLR), professional video cameras (including go-pros), sound recording equipment and professional lighting and tripod set ups are not permitted at GTM without written authority from the Promoters. Please respect the privacy of all other patrons, artists and service providers at GTM when using your camera or mobile phone.
- Bottles, cans, weapons, lasers, fireworks, umbrellas, prams, illicit drugs and alcohol are prohibited items and will not be permitted in to the venue. All bags/containers are subject to a full search at entry to ensure the safety of patrons. Prohibited items that are confiscated will be returned at the discretion of the Promoter.
- Ticket holders consent to filming and sound recording as members of the audience.
- No passouts will be issued.
- Patrons who wish to consume alcohol must have valid photo identification (Australian driver’s licence, a current state issued Proof of Age Card, passport). International driver’s licences will not be accepted. Anyone found to be supplying or buying alcohol for a minor will be evicted from the venue and will possibly face criminal charges.
- In the case of an emergency evacuation or situation, you must follow all official directives.
- Moshtix provides this service on behalf of the event Promoter/venue.
- All tickets and products are GST inclusive and priced in Australian dollars.
Commoonity
CREATION STATION
KITIYA PALASKAS
Kitiya Palaskas is a craft-based designer, author and speaker with a multi-disciplinary practice. She specialises in prop and installation design, content creation, styling, creative workshops and all things DIY! She focuses primarily on handmade techniques and traditional craft methods re-imagined in contemporary ways. Kit will be running a super fun DIY craft station all day at GTM Bendigo. For a $5 contribution you can get creative with felt and glue
guns, customise your very own festival tote bag and know that your donation will be 100% given to a local charity. Look for the Creation Station on the day, and come get your craft on!
POWDER PEN
Returning in 2019, GTM’s Powder Pen will keep you looking festival fresh! For a small donation, you can get a quick hair and make-up “zjoosh” thanks to Honeyeater. A portion of proceeds from the Powder Pen will go back to the charity of the salons’ choice.
WORK EXPERIENCE
COLLARTS
Collarts is proud to be the Exclusive Education Partner of Groovin the Moo Bendigo in 2019!
They pride themselves on connecting students with hands-on opportunities to work in the industries they’re passionate about. Spanning across Australia’s many creative and entertainment sectors, their motivation is simple: do what you love.
Collarts students will get hands on experience in an all-ages festival environment with industry leaders, local and international artists, and the community spirit of the Victorian music scene right at their fingertips!
CASTLEMAINE COLLEGE
Groovin the Moo will once again be partnering with Castlemaine Secondary College, located in Central Victoria, to provide opportunities for students to gain work experience. Steve Carroll is one of Castlemaine’s school teachers and the VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) coordinator. As the VCAL coordinator, his job is to try and find hands-on, practical activities for students to gain real-world learning experiences from. “I’ve worked in schools for too long to remember, but love seeing young people get excited and passionate when they get involved with something that is real and relevant to them!” he says.
YO EVENTS
Members of YO Events will attend Groovin the Moo in 2019 as volunteers. As well as being able to attend a great event, this is seen as another development opportunity in the music industry for them. Participating in the various roles it takes to run a successful music event will be fantastic experience for a group of young people who are keen to learn what it takes to make events happen.
LGBTQI+ Safe Space
MOTEL POOL PARTY
In collaboration with Thorne Harbour Country our GTM favourite local creative Tara Kingston (AKA RARAgrace) will be creating a motel pool party, including a bunch of retro pool toys for you to play with. Guest drag queens will be your lifeguards and style guides as you dig into the costume box and have a dip in between sets! Fuzz will be there as your head pool captain and overseeing all the fun. Come and have a dip and dance to beach tunes.
LOCAL BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT
RED CROSS FUNDRAISING STALL
The Red Cross will be hosting a vintage market stall with all proceeds going directly back into the work they do to support young people at risk around Australia.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO SANDHURST
The club will be back again with a BBQ to raise funds for the amazing work they do in the local community.
THE LIONS CLUB OF STRATHFIELDSAYE
The club will be manning the carpark and collecting donations to support the many philanthropic causes they support locally.
Competitions
triple j Unearthed
Like last year and plenty of years before that, triple j are on the lookout for one artist from each GTM region to add to the 2019 line up. Past winners include legends like West Thebarton, Good Doogs, Moaning Lisa and SAFIA and we can’t wait to uncover more gems this year. The competition is open now and all you need to do is have your best tunes up on the triple j Unearthed website by midnight on Sunday 24 February. For more info, head here!
Facilities
We do provide ATM facilities on site but they tend to be quite popular. All bars will have PayWave just in case you run out of or forget to grab some cash.
EFTPOS facilities are at the discretion of the individual food, beverage and market stall suppliers.
For your convenience, GTM will be running a Cloakroom. Here’s how it works.
Cost: One (1) standard cloak is $5.00
What is one (1) standard cloak?
- 1 article of clothing per hanger
- Loose items must be able to fit into the equivalent of 1 x A4 Bag
- 1 x personal bag no larger than a standard day pack
Anyone wishing to cloak items larger than one (1) standard cloak must purchase a second cloak.
Valuables, including mobile phones, wallets, cameras and electrical equipment will be cloaked at the risk of the customer and must be listed on the cloak tag at the time of cloaking the item. GTM will not take responsibility for items not declared at the time of cloaking.
Customers are responsible for ensuring they retain their wristband/cloak tag throughout the day. Lost wristbands/cloak tags will be asked to wait until the end of the evening to collect items.
Accessing your stuff throughout the day: You can access your stuff throughout the day for the cost of $3.00 by way of presenting your wristband/cloak tag.
Cloaked items not collected at the end of the night: Will be retained at the event site by GTM for one (1) day post event. Please check the Bendigo Facebook event page for more information.
In 2019, our GTM shows will welcome multiple groups including Red Frogs and Dancewize to assist with being customer care providers. If you need to recharge or chill out, there will be volunteers roaming our festival sites to be a friendly face or to offer a helping hand.
GTM has disability and special needs provisions in place at all events and supports the companion card program.
Please get in touch directly with GTM via emailing tickets@gtm.net.au for specific event information in regards to access for patrons with a disability or those who have special needs.
First Aid tents will be in operation from GTM’s start to finish and is the place to go if you or one of your friends aren’t feeling well. Not sure what’s wrong? Or think maybe you just need a rest? Better to be on the safe side and talk to our First Aid operators – they’ll be able to help or send you along to someone else who can.
If a member of your Moo crew has a question or you have lost or found an item, the Nintendo Switch Helpdesk is the place for you. The friendly team can help you out with free water, sunscreen, maps, lost and found, playing times and more!
Look for the bright red tent and if you are making a meeting place with your friends, the Nintendo Switch Helpdesk should be your first choice.
The Nintendo Switch Helpdesk is the place to go to hand in a lost item you’ve found at the event or to see if someone has handed in an item that you or a friend has lost at the event.
Bendigo Lost Property
Lose your ID, bank card, phone or wallet at GTM? Call the hotline on 1300 484 479 to see if yours is there! We will keep items on site at the Event Office (Gate 1) for two (2) days after the event.
Patrons 18 years of age and over are permitted to buy alcohol at GTM, provided you bring valid photo ID with you.
We’ll have a range of beverages for you to choose from including all your favourite beers, ciders and spirits.
There will also be a range of non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks, juice and flavoured milk available from outlets around the event.
GTM loves to keep Australia beautiful and will be running a recycling program at our bars.
GTM will have a diverse selection of mouth-watering catering options to give you the sustenance you need to make it through until the end of the night!
You will find something to cater to all tastes from sweet to savory, from local providers to festival favourites (yes, that includes gozleme), a delicious selection of International flavours and a number of vegetarian and vegan options too!
If you have specific dietary requirements, we do recommend you play it safe and bring along some snacks to get you through incase our caterers can’t meet your needs.
On a day full of sunshine and dancing it’s very important to keep hydrated. We are more than happy for you to bring a sealed or empty plastic water bottle to GTM. If you forget your bottle don’t stress, you can go one better and purchase one our GTM reusable water bottles to use all day at the event and every day after that!
We offer free water stations across the festival site for you to fill up your bottles throughout the day.
Please note; soft drink, juice, milk, energy drinks, flavoured water and sports water are not permitted to be brought into the festival.
Bands will be selling their merch and there will be an exclusive range of GTM goodies available on the day.
Why not take your t-shirt along to the GTM Signing Tent to get it signed by a selection of artists from the line up?!
Faqs
General FAQ
Friday 26 April – Wayville SA
Adelaide Showground
Enter via Leader Street, Wayville, SA 5034
Saturday 27 April – Maitland NSW
Maitland Showground
Blomfield Street, Maitland, NSW 2320
Sunday 28 April – Canberra ACT
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC)
Corner of Flemington Road & Northbourne Ave, Mitchell, ACT 2911
Saturday 4 May – Bendigo VIC
Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground
42 – 72 Holmes Road, Bendigo, VIC 3550
Sunday 5 May – Townsville QLD
Murray Sports Complex – Townsville Cricket Grounds
Mervyn Crossman Drive & Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale, QLD 4811
Saturday 11 May – Bunbury WA
Hay Park
(off) Parade Road, Bunbury, WA 6230
GTM is a licensed all ages event, however, we do recommend 16+. If you are under 16, we are still more than happy for you to come along, as long as you’ve cleared it with your parents.
Here are some tips from us:
- Come with a good group of friends
- Set up meeting points at the start of the day in case you get separated
- We recommend you write down two numbers on your arm or on a piece of paper for your pocket/bag – best to include the number of one of your friends at the event and one adult who can help you out from home
- Most importantly, look after each other
We are expecting a big excited crowd so GTM is not the best environment for small children, toddlers and infants.
NOTE TO PARENTS It’s up to you to consider whether the event is appropriate for your child. If you would like to discuss this with someone from our team please get in touch with us via: moo@gtm.net.au
Everyone who wants to come along needs to buy a ticket.
Tickets for Wayville, Maitland and Canberra will be on sale from 8am local time on Thursday 31 January 2019.
Tickets for Bendigo, Townsville and Bunbury will be on sale from 8am local time on Friday 1 February 2019.
Once an event is sold out, there will be no more tickets available.
You can buy your tickets online through Moshtix or through selected independent outlets. You can find a list of these outlets by checking your relevant region’s ticketing info section.
There is a limit of four (4) tickets per person. This applies when buying online and at our independent outlets too.
If you bought your ticket online:
If you bought your ticket via Moshtix make sure you save or file your email that has the PDF ticket attached so you can re-print your ticket!
If you delete or lose your email that has the PDF ticket attached, all you have to do is log into your Moshtix account and head to “My Account” where you can re-print your ticket. Easy!
If you bought a hard ticket from an outlet:
Hard tickets purchased from an independent outlet need to be treated like gold – they cannot be replaced OR reissued!
Check out your event times below as these vary a little state to state.
In Wayville – Gates open at 11:00am with the first bands taking to the stage around 11:25am and the last band finishing around 11:00pm.
In Maitland – Gates open at 10:30am with the first bands taking to the stage around 11:00am and the last band finishing around 10:30pm.
In Townsville – Gates open at 10:30am with the first bands taking to the stage around 11:00am and the last band finishing around 10:30pm.
In Bendigo – Gates open at 10:30am with the first bands taking to the stage around 11:00am with and last band finishing around 10:30pm.
In Canberra – Gates open at 10:30am with the first bands taking to the stage around 11:00am and the last band finishing around 10:30pm.
In Bunbury – Gates open at 10:30am with the first bands taking to the stage around 11:00am and the last band finishing around 11:00pm.
No. There are NO PASSOUTS for any GTM event, so make sure you bring in everything you’ll need for the day (including a jumper for when the sun goes down!). Don’t forget – we do offer cloakroom services for those who don’t want to carry everything with them all day.
BYO alcohol is strictly prohibited. Security will be checking all bags and containers at the entrance and any alcohol found will be confiscated.
Groovin the Moo does not condone any behaviour that may knowingly cause harm to an individual and encourages all patrons to take personal responsibility for their actions.
There are risks associated with drugs including adverse health reactions and criminal charges. Be mindful that Police sniffer dogs regularly attend Groovin the Moo, so to ensure you won’t miss out on any of the fun don’t bring anything sniffable with you.
If you’re feeling unwell or you notice someone else who might need assistance, please reach out to the closest GTM Event, Security or Medical team member immediately. GTM has a range of services on site and we’re here to help. Familiarise yourself with our event facilities, which can be found in the navigation menu on the left hand side of this page.
We are more than happy for you to bring a sealed or empty plastic water bottle to GTM. If you forget your bottle don’t stress, you can go one better and purchase one of our GTM reusable water bottles to use all day at the event and every day after that!
We offer free water stations across the festival site for you to fill up your bottles throughout the day.
Please note; soft drink, juice, milk, energy drinks, flavoured water and sports water are not permitted to be brought into the festival.
Yes, food is welcome.
Feel free to pack a lunch, as long as it fits into your backpack. Please do not bring eskies, picnic blankets or baskets, folding chairs, glass containers, knives and any other bulky or sharp items. Security guards will be checking bags at the gate and will confiscate prohibited items.
If you need to bring in prescription or over-the-counter medication, you will need to make sure it is clearly labeled and preferably in it’s original packaging.
Please be aware security may ask GTM’s medical team to check your medication upon arrival.
If you’re unsure or have any questions, get in touch with GTM via moo@gtm.net.au
Yes it is. Groovin the Moo accommodates for people with special needs, is wheelchair accessible and supports the companion program.
For specific event informations in regards to access for patrons with a disability or those who have special needs, please take a look at the Accessibility section of our website.
Please note: We are expecting a big excitable crowd so GTM is not the best environment for small children, toddlers and infants.
First and foremost, please respect the privacy of all other patrons, artists and service providers at GTM when using your camera or mobile phone.
Professional still cameras (such as an SLR), professional video cameras (including go-pros), sound recording equipment and professional lighting and tripod set ups are not permitted at GTM without written authority from the Promoters.
- Any patron with equipment of this description won’t be allowed to bring it in
- It will be up to the patron to find somewhere to store it until the end of the event or choose to not enter the event
Small still cameras (including those with a recording function) and mobile phones are permitted for your own personal use, however:
- Any photos or footage taken cannot be sold or published without written authority from the Promoters
- Any photos or footage taken is to be used for your personal use only – sharing it with friends via uploading it to your personal Facebook and Instagram account is fine
- But before you upload something to Facebook or Instagram, have a think about whether you’d be happy with someone else uploading that exact photo or footage of you. It might seem funny at the time, but possibly not the following day
As much as we love animals, you cannot bring your pet to GTM. Service dogs are an exception. Please get in touch with us via tickets@gtm.net.au if you have any questions or enquiries about this.
There is NO CAMPING at GTM. Check out the accommodation page to find some suggestions on where you and your friends can stay.
Patrons 18 years of age and over are permitted to buy alcohol at GTM, provided you bring valid photo ID with you.
The only forms of valid photo ID that will be accepted are a current passport, a valid Australian driver’s license with a photograph, or Proof of Age card or equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
GTM will have a diverse selection of mouth watering catering options to give you the sustenance you need to make it through until the end of the night!
You will find something to cater to all tastes from sweet to savory, from local providers to festival favourites (yes, that includes gozleme), a delicious selection of international flavours and a number of vegetarian and vegan options too!
If you have specific dietary requirements, we do recommend you play it safe and bring along some snacks to get you through incase our caterers can’t meet your needs.
If you’d like further information, please get in touch with GTM via moo@gtm.net.au
Yes there will be a Cloakroom. As GTM has a NO PASSOUT policy, please make sure you can stay to the end by bringing your warmies in with you, or pick a hoodie up from the merch tent. You can stash your things in the GTM Cloakroom for $5 until you need them. Terms and Conditions apply.
We do provide ATM facilities on site but they tend to be quite popular. All bars will have PayWave just in case you run out of or forget to grab some cash.
Yes. Bands will be selling their merch and there will be an exclusive range of GTM goodies available on the day.
Why not take your t-shirt along to the GTM Signing Tent to get it signed by a selection of artists from the line up?!
The headspace helpdesk is the place to go to hand in a lost item you’ve found at the event, or to see if someone has handed in an item lost by you or a friend.
Items not collected at the end of the night will be retained at the event site by GTM for one (1) day post event then all valuables will be handed over to either the local Police or venue management depending on the show. Please check your show’s Festival Facilities page for further details.
Any non-valuable items (such as clothing) not collected by this time will be will be donated to a local charity organisation.
Check out GTM’s Facebook page after the event for details on how to collect any personal items found after the event has finished.
Make a meeting place BEFORE you get to GTM! The official Meeting Place at GTM is the big set times tower (you can’t miss it). If you want to make a second meeting place – we recommend the headspace helpdesk.
Another tip? Don’t rely on your mobile phone! The battery may run out or reception may be hard to get. We recommend you write down two numbers on your arm or on a piece of paper for your pocket/bag – best to include the number of one of your friends at the event and one adult who can help you out from home.
GTM will go ahead rain or shine.
If it looks like it’s going to rain, by all means bring a poncho or rain coat and your gumboots, but please leave the umbrella (all kinds) at home.
GTM loves hearing from emerging and local artists! Best thing to do is get your music up on triple j Unearthed and who knows what might happen.
Thank you for the offer, but GTM works with a range of local volunteer groups already.
We’re always happy to hear from people wanting to be involved with GTM! Check out our contacts page to see who you should talk to.
Don’t forget, when getting in touch ALWAYS let us know which event you’d like to work at and include your resume.
Ticketing FAQs
GENERAL ADMISSION: $129.95 (incl. booking fees)
UDDER MAYHEM: $179.95 (incl. booking fees)
Online from www.gtm.net.au or Moshtix
By Phone from Moshtix on 1300 GET TIX (438 849)
In Person from your closest Moshtix outlet or an official independent outlet (check the Ticketing menu via the left hand side of this page)
PLEASE NOTE: All tickets purchased online for GTM are ‘print at home’ e-tickets that will be emailed to you after making the purchase. You need to print the attached PDF file or save it to your smart phone and bring it along on the day.
There is a limit of four (4) tickets per person. This applies when buying online and at our independent outlets too.
Your individual tickets will be sent to your nominated email address, as a PDF file attached to your booking confirmation email.
These tickets can be opened printed in either black and white or colour, just make sure that the barcode and all names and dates of birth are visible. Or you can display the PDF file on your smart phone and that can be scanned at the gates. Handy tip, make sure your phone is charged and in case of limited 3/4G signal, we recommend saving a copy of the ticket to your phone image gallery.
As excited as you might be GTM advises NOT to post a photo of your ticket with the barcode visible on any social media sites.
Log in to your Moshtix account used for the purchase and select ‘Show My Ticket’ for the relevant event. You then have the option to view the ticket in your browser, download or resend them to an email.
Still need help or you need to change your information on the e-ticket? Please get in touch with Moshtix via the Support tab on their website: tixsupport.moshtix.com.au
Tickets to GTM are non-refundable. If the event is cancelled a refund will be processed. Don’t worry, you will be contacted with instructions on what to do if this happens.
Yes, BUT if you purchased your ticket via Moshtix you need to change the ticket into your friend’s name. It costs $10.00 and the person who originally purchased the ticket must log in to their Moshtix account used for the booking.
If you have any problems please get in touch with Moshtix via the support tab on their website: http://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au
If you purchased a hard copy ticket from a GTM outlet, you can simply give that hard ticket to your friend.
No, absolutely not.
GTM tickets may not be re-sold as a commercial transaction under any circumstance. Cattleyard Promotions reserves the right to void any tickets without compensation if the original purchaser has sold them. The new ticket holder may be refused entry or be evicted from the venue. This measure, although extreme, is to combat scalpers.
We don’t recommend this.
GTM does not recommend purchasing tickets through any unofficial channels such as Viagogo, eBay or Gumtree and cannot guarantee a patron entry into the event with a ticket purchased via one of these channels. Check out our article on ViaGoGo for more info.
If you bought your ticket online:
If you bought your ticket via Moshtix make sure you save or file your email that has the PDF ticket attached so you can re-print your ticket!
If you delete or lose your email that has the PDF ticket attached, all you have to do is log into your Moshtix account and head to ‘My Account’ where you can re-print your ticket, easy!
If you bought a hard ticket from an outlet:
Hard tickets purchased from an independent outlet need to be treated like gold – they cannot be replaced OR reissued!
If you’re UNDER 18
And you purchased your tickets from Moshtix you just need to bring one of the below as proof you are the ticket holder;
- ATM card
- School card
- Library card
- Bus pass
- Or some other form of ID that has your full name on it
If you purchased a hard ticket – you don’t need to worry about ID as the ticket doesn’t have your name on it.
If you’re OVER 18
If you purchased any type of ticket to GTM and you’re over 18 and you would like to access the bar – YOU NEED TO BRING VALID PHOTO ID.
Valid photo ID includes one of the following:
- Current Australian driver’s license
- Current Passport
- Current state issued Proof of Age Card or equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory
GTM advises NOT to bring any original documents such as your birth certificate
Media Accreditation
Applications for GTM Media Accreditation have now closed. Applicants will be advised as to the status of their application by 5PM Wednesday 27 March.
MEDIA FAQ
Media accreditation will only be granted to members of the media who represent recognised and legitimate media organisations.
Freelance journalists and photographers will only be granted accreditation if they are working on behalf of a recognised and legitimate media outlet. All applications will be checked with editors.
Please note, there is limited availability for media accreditation requests.
If you are a high school, TAFE, University Student or amateur photographer who would like to shoot GTM, please get in touch by sending a general email to moo@gtm.net.au expressing your interest and including links to your work. Please DO NOT send large file attachments with your request.
For all official media enquiries, artist and event image requests, please contact GTM’s National Publicist Janelle Morse, Morse Code PR.
To register interest to interview artists from our 2019 line up, please fill out the online form here.
Applications for GTM Media Accreditation have now closed. Applicants will be advised as to the status of their application by 5PM Wednesday 27 March.
Your application will be acknowledged with a reply email and you will be advised of the status of your application no later than Wednesday 27 March 2019.
All reviewers will be issued with a wristband which grants general admission access to the festival site. Any access above and beyond general admission is at the discretion of GTM.
There is a strictly limited number of pit access photo passes for each event. ALL photographers accredited with a media pass must complete and sign a release form when collecting their pass at the event(s).
Accredited photographers have access to the general admission areas of the site and the photo pit in front of each stage for the first three (3) songs of each artist unless otherwise advised by GTM event staff. Please note the use of flash photography is not permitted at any time.
Closed shoes are to be worn at all times and directions and or requests of the publicity team, security and/ or any event staff at any given event must be followed. Not wearing closed in shoes will result in denied access to all Photo Pits.
Photographers who are not granted a media pass with pit access will be issued with Photo Permission Letter which must be carried with them at all times. This letter will be provided at Guest Services on the day of the event and permits them to bring a professional camera into the event with permission to shoot still photography from the crowd only.
There’s no media area on site at GTM, however there are various charging stations around the festival site. We do recommend that photographers wishing to file photos throughout the day bring their own USB wireless equipment.
GTM is not responsible for any media equipment.
There is strictly no backstage or side of stage access for any photographers or reviewers under any circumstances.
All passes and reviewer tickets are to be collected by showing Photo ID from the GUEST SERVICES box office (unless the GTM Publicity Team has advised you of other arrangements) which is located just outside the main public entrance of the event.
ALL working members of the media who are collecting any accredited passes (i.e if you are operating ANY audio and/or photography equipment) will be required to sign a release form in order to collect their pass at any event(s).
Note: Valid photo ID is also required to receive an ’18+’ wristband to access the licensed areas of the event. The only forms of valid photo ID that will be accepted are current Australian driver’s licence, current passport (supported by another form of ID), current state issued proof of age card. Please note: for GTM Bunbury, only a WA proof of age card will be accepted – other state issued proof of age cards will not be accepted). Please note that an international driver’s license is not accepted as a valid form of identification at any GTM Event.
Media accreditation is not transferable. All passes must contain the correct name of the media representative. Pass swapping is not permitted and anyone found to do so will be immediately escorted from site.
Should a change of name be required prior to the event please email hello@morsecodepr.com.au at least two weeks before the relevant event explaining the reason for the change. As these events are so busy changes to media accreditation on the day of any given event cannot be guaranteed.
If you still have queries, please email hello@morsecodepr.com.au and you will receive a response within 48 hours.
Many thanks for your interest in GTM.
Accessibility
Groovin the Moo welcomes everyone and we are constantly working on ways to improve the festival experience for all. Here are some things that might be useful for you to know before you arrive:
We have a designated accessible parking area for day guests. Check the site map for the exact location. This day parking area is automatically available for any vehicle bearing a standard Disability Parking Permit – just follow the Accessible Parking signs once you enter the car park.
We are aware that some disabilities are of a more temporary nature and if you don’t have an official sticker and need to use the Accessible Day Parking area, we invite you to let us know when you arrive. Drop us a line at tickets@gtm.net.au to arrange this.
CARERS
We understand that equal access can sometimes mean being accompanied by a carer, and so we offer complimentary carer/companion tickets on an individual needs basis. If you’d like to chat to us about this, just send an email to tickets@gtm.net.au so we can begin the conversation.
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS
We understand that equal access can sometimes mean being accompanied by an Assistance Animal. To help us support you and your Assistance Animal on site, please email us at tickets@gtm.net.au
INSIDE THE FESTIVAL
Accessible toilets can be found within the festival grounds and will be marked clearly on the site map.
CONTACT US
We are happy to assist people with disabilities in making plans for a pleasant and safe festival experience. Please get in touch via email at tickets@gtm.net.au to ensure that your day is as enjoyable as possible.
