The Keys Spring Loaded 2023
Celebrate in style as The Keys rolls into its second year with a three-day music fest as part of The Eighty-Six festival.
Overview
Turning one is a big deal, and Preston's The Keys is ringing in its first lap around the sun with a three-day music extravaganza. Get ready, get hydrated and strap in — this party is shaping up to be the ultimate birthday bash.
Kicking off on Friday, October 27 and stretching through to Sunday, October 29, the festival will feature 15 music acts spread across three jam-packed days. The best part? It's free, and non-ticketed. Just rock up and join the party.
On the first night, the stage is set for a wild time with Shepparton's Louis Valentine & The Golden Age headlining, delivering their 'dirty cowboy soul music'. They'll be supported by Leslie Snipes' groovy Hammond organ vibes, plus FNR DJs and Silver Dragger. Oh, and there'll be a free mechanical bull going all night if you think you've got what it takes.
Day two is part of The Eighty-Six festival's Super Saturday, guaranteeing 13 hours of funk, hip hop and dance tunes from cool fam-friendly disco in the morning to The Black Jesus Experience taking the stage from 4pm. There'll also be food and drink specials to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
On Sunday, things take a chill turn with a Latin Fiesta Recovery Session in the beer garden, complete with Sabor Y Ritmo and Son Quba's Cuban melodies from 3pm — and, to top things off, Cubano sandwiches from a Nico's Deli pop-up to help fuel your recovery.
If you've never been to The Keys, this is your perfect excuse to go check it out. It's truly got something for everyone. Think: vintage bowling, arcade games, a beer garden and heaps of space to lounge and enjoy the vibe.
So, if a weekend full of music, dancing and electric first birthday energy is your idea of a good time, you know what to do.
Images: Jack Lovel / C Hawks.
