Thredbo Opening Weekend Celebration

Overview

The post is sponsored by our partner Thredbo

When the June long weekend rolls along, ski addicts the nation over breathe a collective sigh of relief: no more pacing the floor and resenting surfers their year-round, unlimited access to adrenalin-fuelled action. Not only does the onset of winter open the floodgates to months of spontaneous dashes to the mountains, its coinciding with the Queen’s Birthday presents the opportunity for a rather enormous party. This year, the good folks at Thredbo Alpine Village have organised a bash that would have Lindsay Lohan shaking in her shoes (or moon boots, rather).

A free Saturday night concert headlined by the Potbelleez is the major drawcard. The electro trio, who’ve been more pumped than ever (who would have believed it possible?) since releasing their single, ‘Save it in a bottle’, will be powering through a two-hour set of dance anthems.

That’s just the icing on the cake. Rekorderlig will be hosting its first ever apres poolside bar in Australia, featuring DJ Abel el-Toro on the decks, while the Steve Edmonds Band will keep the music going until the late hours. Nova’s Fitzy and Wippa are planning on doling out their usual blend of hits and gigs via a live appearance on the Friday evening. Then there’s a cocktail competition, the annual Thredbo fashion show, a snowman building contest, a three-course long lunch and fireworks.

For the full lineup of events, visit www.thredbo.com.au