Funkfest is the latest addition to the summer festival circuit
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Funkfest is the latest addition to the summer festival circuit

The best thing about funk and soul music is that both have a genuine way of getting listeners in a good mood. With syncopated rhythms and the melodic grooves of funk, and the punch-you-in-the-gut emotion of soul, the genres spans an incredible range of styles within, making it – in our opinion – the perfect basis for a festival.

Making its way to Victoria’s Alpine Valleys this February (for the first time ever), FunkFest is here to fulfil all your funk and soul desires over the span of three glorious days.

Priding itself as being the only music festival in Australia dedicated to these two genres, Funkfest will be crammed with marvellous musicians, fantastic fun, delicious digestible delights, beautifully bountiful beverages and awesome activities for mini-groovers.

With music at its heart, there will be something to suit a wide range of groovy tastes. Heading to the inaugural Funkfest in 2020 are singer-songwriter Alice Skye, R&B star Thando, Melbourne groove outfit The Seven Ups, and The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra. They’ll be joined by plenty more funky fresh acts, including the likes of Thunderfox, Izy, The Lachie Doley Group, Vaudeville Smash, Liv Cartledge, Kattimoni, among others! We’re already preppin’ our dancing shoes – this will be a festival of absolute groovin’.

With an aim to become a leading festival for families, the weekend will be free for those under 16 years of age with Connected Circus coming to the event and bringing fire twirling, a fluorescent play space, and circus skill workshops to look after the smaller groovers attending the event.

While the music is enough to get us there, the location has truly locked us in, setting up at a unique space at the Feathertop Winery in North-East Victoria’s Porepunkah, complete with breathtaking views of Mt Buffalo.

A whole weekend ticket will set you back only $230 (which looks like the perfect Christmas present, hey mum?), and there’s even day passes available too, with a plethora of accommodation options in nearby Bright (well-known as one of Victoria’s High Country’s most picturesque village), and a shuttle bus running regularly between Bright and the Festival site.

If you’re looking to splash a little extra cash, the festival’s VIP package will land you luxurious bell tent accommodation, a private shuttle bus between the campgrounds and the festival, and exclusive access to parties, breakfasts and private amenities.

Sounds pretty damn good to us!

Funkfest’s 2020 lineup
Alice Skye
Thando
Kattimoni
The Seven Ups
The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra
Liv Cartledge
Mark Hogg
The Goods
Thunder Fox
DJ Eddy
Manchild
Miss Goldie
Dave Boots
Kaspar
Dj Relaxative
Vaudeville Smash
The Lachy Doley Group
Izy
Fat Picnic
Geoffrey Williams
Erik Parker
Back to Funk

Funkfest 2020 takes place from Friday February 14 to Sunday February 16 at the Feathertop Winery, Porepunkah. Tickets are available via Oztix. Visit www.funkfest.com.au.