Melbourne Outdoes Itself With the Return of Dogapalooza
Oh, Melbourne, how Brisbane’s heart beats for your twee ways! Dogapalooza, Melbourne’s first (and, I’d hazard, only) dog-friendly music festival is returning in October 2016 for its sophomore edition after the tail-wagging success of 2015’s event.
Held in the idyllic surroundings of Richmond’s Burnley Park, Dogapalooza is basically Splendour in the Grass for your four-legged friends. The day features a full programme of activities, both for you and your woofer’s enjoyment: five of Melbourne’s best up-and-coming artists (yet to be announced), ethical food stalls and trucks including vegan BBQ (!!!), boutique dog product vendors, merchandise, the awarding of the first inaugural Dogapalooza awards (categories include “Best Inner-City Hipster” and “Quiet Achiever”), and, for those who have two-legged children, face-painting and old-school games!
All proceeds from Dogapalooza go to Melbourne’s dog rescue group, which should be as good an excuse as any to check it out even if you currently lack a friendly woofer to bring along. Maybe you can steal one borrow a friend’s?
Dogapalooza began in Adelaide in 2014, before the sister event was added in Melbourne in 2015. This year, Dogapalooza will be held on Sunday, October 9 from 11am-5pm, and is BYO beer, wine, and pre-mixed spirits (and dog).
Last year’s Melbourne Dogapalooza featured DJ duo Cocoa Noire, folk-pop twins Amistat, reggae-folk fusionist Tash Sultana and singer-songwriter Harrison Storm. The 2016 edition’s first artist announcement is due on August 26.
250 first release (aka “Early Dog”) tickets go on sale tomorrow for $25, as well as Concession and Children tickets, via Oztix. Ticket’s for 2015’s edition sold like pig’s ears (is that a dog-related saying? We don’t know) so get in quick!
