StreetLife Laneway Festival for Geelong!

Introducing, Geelong’s very own laneway festival, StreetLife!
If you haven’t heard by now, things are doing well in the Geelong music scene, so well that the city has gained itself a new festival on November 14. Through the partnership of Michael Ward and Keiran Blood, colleagues and business partners at the Great Australian Beer Festival, the festival has been made a reality.
“The concept has been smoldering away for a few years now and takes inspiration from Melbourne’s home grown St Jerome’s Laneway Festival which originally sprang up as a laneway bar a few years back and has now gone on to become a global event,” Michael says.
“We’re seeing life returning to the streets of Geelong and we’re going to transform the lane and alleyways around Lt Malop and James Streets into an outdoor music feast with some of the hottest triple j bands.”
The festival will be located in Downes Lane, Downes Place and John Street, a stones throw from the revitalised Little Malop Street and will run from 2pm to 10pm, plenty of opportunity to enjoy the surrounding nightlife afterwards.
“The whole vibe in and around Lt. Malop St lends itself to a street party and the lane and alleyways we’ve chosen are just perfect,” he says.
“It’s in the heart of the CBD, easy to get to, great parking, the street party won’t negatively impact on any other traders in the area and the biggest laneway, being Downes Lane, offers an ideal streetscape for a massive undercover stage and great live entertainment.”
As well as having some of the hottest triple j bands (The Delta Riggs and Jinja Safari are just a few) the festival will have a selection of deliciously cold beers, ciders and wines. Food will be supplied by local suppliers with a massive BBQ cooking up a variety of meats and seafood.
“StreetLife Festival is about sharing, celebrating and discovery. What better way to do this than by getting out and about to soak up the sights, sounds and tastes within this really happening part of the town?” Michael says.
As for the music, as mentioned The Delta Riggs and Jinja Safari are to headline the event, two bands who have sparsely made the trip to Geelong – until now that is.
“The whole vibe around our city laneways lends itself to a dose of triple j magic,” Michael says before adding.
“The Delta Riggs with their high-energy garage rock/urban groove are perfect for this gig. These guys were handpicked to support the Foo Fighters so that’s a great endorsement! While Jinja Safari, Sydney’s rising stars, are known for their eclectic and high-energy performances and an array of unusual instruments. We believe both bands will go off big time in the laneways.”
The rest of the line up is to be filled by local talents suchs as Imogen Brough, Residual Revolution and more.
To keep things intimate only 1500 tickets will be available for the inaugural StreetLife Festival.
StreetLife runs from 2pm through to 10pm and is an 18+ event. To celebrate the launch of this hip new fest, organisers will be offering a strictly limited number of early bird tickets at the insane price of $29.95 regular tickets will cost $39.95. Tickets go on sale soon
For more information visit: www.streetlifefestival.com.au
THE LINE UP SO FAR…
The Delta Riggs
Jinja Safari
Sarah Howells DJ (triple j)
Residual
Imogen Brough
Revolution
Levi Anderson
Jack Harman
Luke Biscan
and more to come.