Indie pop favourite Nicole Millar’s guide to 2019’s must-visit gigs.
Summer might be behind us, but some of the best Aussie music and arts festivals are right around the corner.
Mazda has joined forces with effortlessly cool indie sensation, Nicole Millar, to deliver a round-up of the best Autumn and Winter events Australia has to offer – letting you get your boogie on with your tribe all year round.
Making waves on the Aussie music scene, Canadian born and Cronulla raised Millar has recently toured with Bastille, had hits with Aussie favourites Peking Duk, and is gearing up for a busy few months on the Australian festival scene.
Speaking at an exclusive Mazda2 x Nicole Millar concert for a few lucky Mazda2 fans, the indie up-and-comer shared her tips for Australian festivals not to be missed. And with the likes of Victoria’s Groovin the Moo, New South Wales’ Blues Fest and Hobart’s Dark Mofo on the list – there’s an epic music getaway at close reach for every Australian.
Groovin the Moo
Over April and May, Groovin the Moo will bring together a range of local and international acts to grace the stages across rural Australian towns, with Nicole herself set to hit the stage with her latest tunes. The line-up includes Nicole Millar, Billie Elish, Danish pop sensation MO, rappers A$AP Twelvyy, Coolio and more.
More info here.
Ability Fest
Australia’s first all-inclusive festival is back for its second year running, designed to normalise disability by encouraging everyone – regardless of age, gender, disability or race – to come together in celebration of live music. Ability Fest will be held at Melbourne’s Coburg Velodrome on April 7, with a stellar line-up including ARC (members of Jet, Kram and Powderfinger), The Presets, Kilter, Hot Dub Time Machine, Total Giovanni DJs and Waxo Paradiso.
More info here.
Splendour in the Grass
One of Australia’s favourite festivals Splendour in the Grass has announced its dates for 2019, running from the 19th to 21st of July. While the line up has yet to be released, we can be sure that SITG at Byron Bay will deliver what it’s known best for – an international line up that promises a truly epic
More info here.
Blues Fest
Celebrating 30 years in 2019, Blues Fest is world renowned reeling in the best of roots and blues acts from around the globe, this epic five-day event is held just north of Byron Bay over the Easter long weekend. Line-up includes: Paul Kelly, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson and Julia Stone, just to name a few.
More info here.
SnowTunes
SnowTunes will be returning to the Snowy Mountains in NSW this winter. One of the first festivals of its kind, SnowTunes is the Southern Hemispheres biggest snow music festival. Always a stellar lineup, this will be the perfect festival to get you through the winter blues.
Nicole Millar’s top festival fashion tips?
- Wear something bright so your friends can spot you in the crowd.
- Don’t wear white sneakers – it might get muddy and dusty!
- Always bring a jacket – it can get cold, and you can easily think about it when putting together the cute outfits.
- Matching tracksuits are my favourite thing to wear (all year round).
- Invest in a colourful pair of sunglasses!
- Transparent bags are all the rage (and it’s a plus – you can find everything quickly!)
- Dye your hair a vibrant and fun colour or if you’re not game then wear a wig!
