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Australia's finest musicians descend on Kiama Showgrounds for the first Changing Tides music festival.
Saturday's main stage will host the likes of Spacey Jane, Dune Rats, G Flip, Peking Duk, The Jungle Giants, Sycco, Kita Alexander, Dulcie and The Moving Stills.
Sunday's main stage will welcome UK stars Royal Blood, plus home-grown heroes like PNAU, The Temper Trap, Ziggy Alberts, Jack Botts, Merci Mercy, Jacoténe, Felipe Baldomir and Leisure from New Zealand.
If working behind a bar or volunteering isn't your thing, tickets are still available from $105.85 via, OzTix.com.au.
Changing Tides is an 18+ adults only event.
GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL*
It is strongly recommended that you avoid driving to Changing Tides as there is no parking available onsite and very limited parking in the surrounding streets.
Shuttle Bus
Sheppos Transportation Services will be offering Shuttle services to and from the event both days. Check out the below routes and contact them direct for more info and to book! www.sheppos.com.au or call them on 02 4022 9544
- Route 1 - Oak Flats Train Station - Kiama Showground
- Route 2 - Kiama Leisure Centre Car Park - Sebel - Kiama Train Station - Showground
- Route 3 - Gerringong Mecure Resort - Fern Street (near town hall) - Train Station - Showground
By Train
Kiama train station is a seven-minute walk (500m) to/from our venue at Kiama Showground. For timetable information, please visit this link.
Taxis and Rideshare
- Taxis and Rideshare operators will be directed to a designated zone on site.
- RideshareUber & Go Buggy both operate in and around Kiama's surrounding areas. Please check with each of the rideshare platforms for further information and availability.
- Please note: Rideshare vehicles must be an authorised service provider with Point-to-Point Transport. Vehicles are not permitted on the property.
GLAMPING OPTION*
Book in at Petit Nomad's Glamping Bell Tent village at Killalea campground, with various accommodations to suit your budget.
- Tent check-in: from 3pm Friday 15th December, 2023
- Tent check-out: 10am Sunday 17th December, 2023
Your tent will be pitched & ready for your arrival. They also take care of the pack down, so you can enjoy the weekend to the fullest.Please book direct with Petite Nomad along with any queries you may have here
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED*
- Bags larger than an A4 piece of paper - 30cm x 20cm
- Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
- Alcohol brought in from outside the event
- Full or partly full bottles of water, juice, soft drinks etc
- Sealable food/drink pouches
- Glass of any kind
- Weapons of any kinds
- Fireworks, flares, fire twirling paraphernalia (sticks, balls etc)
- Laser lights
- Chairs (folding, portable)
- Inflatable furniture
- Video and audio recording devices, including Go Pros (other than mobile phones)
- Professional still cameras (small still cameras are allowed)
- Selfie sticks
- Drones
- Protest paraphernalia and banners
- Umbrellas (please use poncho or raincoats instead)
- Water pistols
- Skateboards
- Culturally sensitive items and attire
- Anything studded (i.e. belts, wristbands etc)
- Non-biodegradable glitter
- Clothing, jewellery or accessories displaying the name of any motorcycle-related or similar organisations or any "declared organisation" within the meaning of the Crime (Criminal Organisation Control) Act 2009 is not permitted.
- Strictly no animals (with the exception of service or assistance animals such as guide dogs)
- Any other item considered illegal or dangerous
*Information has come from the Changing Tides event website.
Desiree Savage
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