Overview
If finding out when and where Groovin the Moo is taking place in 2024 didn't get you pumped enough, here comes the next piece of exciting news: who'll be taking to the large-scale touring music festival's stages this year. The just-dropped lineup spans a hefty and impressive list of talent, including Wu-Tang Clan's GZA, Spice Girl Melanie C doing a DJ set, The Kooks, The Beaches and Alison Wonderland.
Stephen Sanchez, Armani White, Kenya Grace, King Stingray, DMA's, Jet, The Jungle Giants, Mallrat and San Cisco are all also on the bill, alongside Hot Dub Time Machine, Mura Masa, Claire Rosinkranz, Jessie Reyez, Meduza and The Rions — and more.
Six states and territories, six locations, six reasons for a road trip: that's the setup. Largely taking tunes beyond Australia's capital cities, Groovin the Moo will traverse the country in April and May, again hitting up South Australia, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.
In New South Wales, festivalgoers also have a new location to head to, with Groovin the Moo making a major move in 2024. Instead of taking place at its previous site in Maitland, the fest will pop up in Newcastle, with Foreshore Park its new home. The change comes after feedback from attendees, especially regarding transport and accommodation.
In all other states and territories, the festival will settle into the same spots as last year — starting at Adelaide Showground, then hitting Exhibition Park in Canberra and Bendigo's Prince of Wales Showgrounds. After the Newcastle spot, Groovin the Moo will move on to Sunshine Coast Stadium Precinct, then Bunbury's Hay Park.
Carla From Bankstown and Mowgli May are on hosting duties at Groovin the Moo 2024, and there's still some names to come, with the Triple J Unearthed, Fresh Produce artists and community programs yet to be announced.
Gilbert Sanchez
Groovin the Moo 2024 Lineup:
Alison Wonderland
Armani White
The Beaches
Claire Rosinkranz
DMA's
The Grogans
Gza (Wu-Tang) & The Phunky Nomads
Hot Dub Time Machine
Jacoténe
Jessie Reyez
Jet
The Jungle Giants
Kenya Grace
King Stingray
The Kooks
Mallrat
Meduza
Melanie C DJ set
Mura Masa DJ set
Nerve & Friends (Ecb & Cloe Terare)
The Rions
San Cisco
Stephen Sanchez
Hosts:
Carla From Bankstown
Mowgli May
Triple J Unearthed, Fresh Produce artists and community programs still to be announced
Groovin the Moo 2024 Dates and Venues:
Thursday, April 25 — Adelaide Showground, Kaurna Country, Wayville, South Australia
Friday, April 26 — Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Ngambri and Ngunnawal Country, Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory
Saturday, April 27 — Bendigo's Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Bendigo, Victoria
Saturday, May 4 — Foreshore Park, Awabakal Land, Newcastle, New South Wales
Sunday, May 5 — Sunshine Coast Stadium Precinct, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country, Warana, Queensland
Saturday, May 11 — Hay Park, Wardandi Noongar Country, Bunbury, Western Australia
Groovin the Moo will tour Australia in April and May 2024, with tickets on sale from Tuesday, February 6 at 12pm local time for Newcastle and the Sunshine Coast, 2pm local time for Bendigo, 3pm local time for Wayville, 4pm local time for Bunbury and 5pm local time for Canberra. For more information, head to the festival's website.
Groovin the Moo images: Jordan Munns.