The 2023 Mountain Goat Valley Crawl Will Unleash 41 Bands Upon Eight Fortitude Valley Venues

Sometimes, the best ideas are the simplest. Indeed, when the Mountain Goat Valley Crawl kicked off in 2016, it did so in straightforward but great style. Recognising that the key to many a good night out is a multi-venue itinerary, it made hopping between Fortitude Valley's finest hangouts a streamlined, well-organised yet still laidback experience — with brews aplenty and an ace live soundtrack.

Come 2023, the sprawling music and beer festival will still be going strong, and it has another packed day of tunes and brews in store. That date: Saturday, February 11, when attendees can jump between eight Valley spots to see a huge heap of bands take over nine different stages.

Also pivotal: entry is free yet again, meaning that you'll only need your wallet for brews.

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On the bill: The Terrys, The Buoys and VOIID, headlining a roster of top-notch Aussie acts, plus Aaron Gocs as the festival's host. Among the other artists hitting the stage, Moon Saloon will serve up melodies aplenty, A.D.K.O.B is bringing its indie-rock sounds to town, Horror My Friend will deliver a dose of shoegaze and LOUNGE is all about power pop.

The simultaneous sonic fun takes place at Black Bear Lodge, The Brightside indoors, The Brightside outdoors, Greaser (where there'll be two stages), O'Skulligans, Ric's Backyard, The Zoo and Suzie Wongs Good Time Bar. As always, the agenda includes running between each to sip frosty beverages and catch crackin' sets, with the entertainment once again sponsored by a brewery.

The whole shindig kicks off at 6pm, so the only thing left for you to do is clear your calendar for an ace evening of tunes, brews and hopping around the Valley. Well, that and check out the full impressive 41-act lineup below:

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MOUNTAIN GOAT VALLEY CRAWL 2023 LINEUP:

ACTS:

The Terrys
The Buoys
VOIID

Bakers Eddy
Bella Amor
Dopamine
Big Wett
Carla Wehbe
Horror My Friend
Kitschen Boy
Secret Act
Sputnik Sweetheart
Suzi
ZHR

90IVY
A.D.K.O.B
Dizzy Days
Dog God
Doggie Heaven
Dust
Dusty
Enclave
Jem Cassar-Daley
Joe Mungovan
LOUNGE
Miranda vs Arizona
Moon Saloon
Mozza
Oil!
Placement
Rutherford Jazz Trio
S.A.B
Safety Club
Stage Presence
Supathick
The Dandys
The Love Inn
The Pb's
Twine
Walta
Wissalea & the Walnuts

Hosted by Aaron Gocs

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VENUES:

Black Bear Lodge
The Brightside
The Brightside — Outdoors
Greaser (two stages)
O'Skulligans
Ric's Backyard
Suzie Wongs
The Zoo

The 2023 Mountain Goat Valley Crawl takes place from 6pm on Saturday, February 11. Entry is free, but you'll need to RSVP for free tickets online.

Top image: Nick Mick