BY THE C 2023 - TORQUAY
Saturday, 4 February 2023

Hoodoo Gurus, The Living End, Wolfmother, Noiseworks, Baby Animals, and Dallas Crane LIVE in the sunshine and ocean breeze at one of the most scenic locations in Australia.

By The C is back in 2023 and continues to deliver legends of the music world to some of the most scenic locations around the country and this year we are bringing a tidal wave of epic live music with the most stacked line-up yet!

Torquay, brace yourselves for the power of this mighty line-up featuring HOODOO GURUS, THE LIVING END, WOLFMOTHER, NOISEWORKS, BABY ANIMALS, and DALLAS CRANE.

The crash of a drumkit, the thunder of a bass guitar, and waves of roaring music rolling over the crowd. This is real music. This is By The C.

This beachside festival event is the perfect place to kick back or dance the day & night away to some of Australia’s best live music. And don’t forget to warm up those vocal cords because you’ll want to sing along to these era-defining and iconic tracks.

Get your mates together, this event is best enjoyed with great company.

LIVE MUSIC | BEACHSIDE LOCATION | FOOD TRUCKS | POP-UP BAR

TORQUAY COMMON, TORQUAY
Saturday, 04 February 2023

18+ EVENT

TICKETS ON SALE NOW thru Ticketmaster

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PREMIUM GENERAL ADMISSION

$199.90 plus fees

Premium General Admission includes:

  • Dedicated Entry
  • Dedicated Bar Lane
  • Dedicated area closest to the stage

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GENERAL ADMISSION

$139.90 plus fees
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HOODOO GURUS

The legendary Hoodoo Gurus. By any measure, one of Australia’s greatest, best loved, most enduring rock bands of all time.

“What’s My Scene”, “I Want You Back”, “Miss Freelove ‘69”, “Like Wow – Wipeout!”, “1,000 Miles Away”, “Bittersweet”, “My Girl”, “Come Anytime”, “I’m Crackin’ Up” ,”Answered Prayers” – tracks that represent the unmistakeable sound of the irrepressible Hoodoo Gurus; but those are just a sample from their canon of instantly identifiable songs that have helped provide a soundtrack to Australian and international fans right through the 80’s to today.

Through the span of their international triumphs with sold out tours, 9 gold and platinum records and accolades including being inducted into the Australian Music Hall of Fame, the Gurus have remained one of the most popular and successful musical acts Australia has ever produced.

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THE LIVING END

The Living End are an Australian punk rock band formed in 1994. Since 2002 the line-up consists of Chris Cheney, Scott Owen and Andy Strachan. The band rose to fame in 1997 after the release of their double A-sided single, "Second Solution" / "Prisoner of Society". They have released eight studio albums and have had two No. 1 debuts on the Australian Albums Aria Chart. They have also gained chart success in the United States and United Kingdom. The Living End are one of Australia’s most ferocious live acts, consistently headlining festivals around the country. Their blistering live performances have earned the band an enviable position of one of Australia’s greatest live bands.

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WOLFMOTHER

Led by vocalist/guitarist Andrew Stockdale, Wolfmother has amassed a global fanbase, played to packed-house crowds around the world and delivered showstealing sets at star-studded festivals like Coachella, Isle of Wight, Lollapalooza, Splendour in the Grass, Rock en Seine and Fuji Rock to name a few. They have been invited to share stages with rock icons AC/DC, Guns’n’Roses and for Led Zeppelin’s induction into the UK Music Hall of Fame, Wolfmother was personally invited as their guest performers.

After the colossal success of their debut record, Stockdale wrote and released another four records under the moniker of Wolfmother: Cosmic Egg, New Crown, Victorious and more recently Rock’n’Roll Baby, as well as two solo records Keep Moving and Slipstream. Stockdale has also collaborated on Slash’s first solo effort, ‘By The Sword’ and last year with Chris Cester of Jet on ‘Chase The Feeling’.

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NOISEWORKS

Noiseworks provided the soundtrack to every big night in the 1980's, with rock anthems No Lies, Take Me Back, Hot Chilli Woman, Touch, and countless others. Get ready to rock as the original members reform to honour the memory of their co-founder and guitarist, the late, great, Stuart ‘Chet’ Fraser. Jon Stevens, Steve Balbi, Kevin Nicol and Justin Stanley will be joined by very special guest, Jack Jones on guitar and vocals. With the release of their new 2022 album along with all their legendary hits, Noiseworks will reignite a passion for rock n roll!

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BABY ANIMALS

It has been 30 years since one of Australia’s most revered rock bands, Baby Animals, burst onto the scene with the release of their 8x Platinum, ARIA Award winning, self-titled debut album, featuring iconic hits ‘Rush You’, ‘Early Warning’, ‘Painless’ and ‘One Word’. The band was touring with Van Halen in the US when they heard the album had topped the charts, ‘Baby Animals’ spending six weeks at number one in Australia and keeping Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ out of top spot. The album went eight times platinum and won three ARIA Awards – Best Album, Best Debut Album and Best Debut Single. It was also declared one of the Top 25 albums of 1992 in UK rock bible Kerrang!, and Baby Animals performed ‘Painless’ on Late Night With David Letterman. They later appeared in The 100 Best Australian Albums, and Suze DeMarchi was also featured in the book Rock Chicks, The Hottest Female Rockers from the 1960s to Now.

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DALLAS CRANE

Dallas Crane are a triple ARIA Award nominated Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne. Their self-titled third album was released on 10 July 2004, which peaked in the ARIA Albums Chart top 50. Its nominations at the ARIA Music Awards of 2004, included Best Rock Album. Its lead single, “Dirty Hearts” (June 2004), debuted in the related ARIA Singles Chart top 50.

Dallas Crane’s fourth album, Factory Girls (16 September 2006), peaked in the top 30. Their highest charting single, “Sit on My Knee” – a duet with Jimmy Barnes – reached No. 14 in July 2005. In 2009 they featured as a support act for The Who on a national stadium tour. After re-grouping following a short hiatus in 2012 Dallas Crane’s began work on their 5th studio album “Scoundrels” featuring Chris Brodie on bass guitar, Dave Larkin on vocals and guitar, Steve Pinkerton on drums and Pete Satchell on guitar and vocals.

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WHAT ARE THE PLAYING TIMES?

PLAYING TIMES: (subject to change)

GATES: 1.00PM
DALLAS CRANE: 1.45PM TO 2.25PM
BABY ANIMALS: 2.55PM TO 3.45PM
NOISEWORKS: 4.15PM TO 5.05PM
WOLFMOTHER: 5.35PM TO 6.25PM
LIVING END: 6.55PM TO 7.45PM
HOODOO GURUS: 8.15PM TO 9.45PM

WHAT CAN I BRING?

WHAT TO BRING

  • Tickets
  • High back fold up chair - see more details below.
  • Credit card or debit card - cashless payments only for bars, food and merchandise.
  • ID
  • Fully charged phone
  • Empty plastic water bottle (not glass) to fill up at drinking water stations
  • Sun protection - sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
  • Footwear must be worn at all times (thongs are ok)

WHAT ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED?

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Aerosol cans
  • Alcohol
  • Cameras - no professional standard or video cameras
  • Large Eskies (small eskies or cooler bags up to 50 litres per group are ok)
  • Glass
  • Flasks/Thermoses:
  • Metal cutlery, scissors or knives of any sort
  • Picnic blankets
  • Low back (low to the ground) chairs
  • Selfie sticks
  • Umbrellas, marquees or shade tents
  • Weapons or items that are deemed unsafe
  • Any other objects considered by the Promoter and the Venue to be dangerous or capable of causing a public nuisance that could be used to distract, obstruct or interfere with any performer

IS THIS EVENT 18+ ONLY?

Yes, By The C is 2023 is strictly 18+
(this includes babies and toddlers)

PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING PHOTO I.D.

CAN I BYO FOOD & BEVERAGES?

This is a fully catered venue with a range of bar and food options. Free drinking water will be available in the venue and patrons may bring in empty plastic bottles for this purpose. You may bring a small quantity of your own food/snacks in a cooler bag, small esky or picnic basket. You may bring SEALED plastic bottles or cans of water/soft drink. No glass.

CAN I BYO ESKY / COOLER BAG?

Patrons may bring a small esky or cooler bag of up to 50 litres per group.

CAN I BYO ALCOHOL?

You may not bring in or leave with any alcohol whatsoever.

WILL THERE BE FREE DRINKING WATER?

Free drinking water will be available in the venue and patrons may bring in empty plastic bottles for this purpose.

WILL THERE BE A BOX OFFICE?

Tickets are to be purchased online prior to the event and tickets will be sent via email. One box office will be in operation and located near the main entrance where, if relevant, you can collect your ticket or speak to a Ticketmaster representative.

WILL THERE BE AN ATM?

There will be no ATM on site so please bring credit or debit card for cashless payments.

WILL SEATING BE PROVIDED?

Seating is not provided for this event for any ticket category. Patrons are permitted to bring a portable, high back fold up chair. This is roughly the size of a normal height chair. No picnic blankets or low back (low to the ground) chairs. 

WHERE CAN I SMOKE?

Smoking is prohibited in all parts of the venue, with the exception of designated smoking areas.

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?

The concert will proceed rain or shine. Only exceptionally severe weather conditions will affect the performance, so be prepared for either scenario.

WHERE DO I GO IF I HAVE A PREMIUM TICKET?

You will have your own dedicated area closest to the stage to sit - please BYO high back fold-up chair. Please look out for signage after you enter the venue.

You will also have dedicated entry to the event, and access to a dedicated bar lane. Look out for signage indicating these areas.

WHAT TRANSPORT IS AVAILABLE?

Please check back here closer to the event - If there is any transport/buses available it will be added here.

WHERE CAN I PARK?

Please note there will be no public parking. We suggest you use public transport, taxi, or rideshare.

IS THERE ACCESSIBLE PARKING?

Parking for wheelchair patrons is not always assured, however in the absence of parking close to the gates, alternatives will be provided. We strongly advise that you notify the ticketing agent, when purchasing your ticket, if you are in a wheelchair or need assistance, so we can contact you prior to the event.

IS THERE AN ACCESSIBLE AREA?

Our outdoor concert sites are predominantly flat grass parkland and in some cases beach areas, and at times, part of the venue can be soft and boggy. For patrons in a wheelchair, there will be an accessible viewing area. However, being accompanied by a carer is recommended. On show day, our customer service staff will be available if you need assistance in accessing the concert site. We strongly advise that you notify the ticketing agent, when purchasing your ticket, if you are in a wheelchair or need assistance, so we can contact you prior to the event.

To purchase accessible tickets or to book a ticket using a Companion Card, please CLICK HERE

CAN I USE A COMPANION CARD?

We have made a number of provisions to ensure our events are accessible to all. These include provision of a complimentary carer ticket, accessible entrance lanes and accessible toilet facilities. On show day, our customer service staff will be available if you need assistance in accessing the concert site.

To purchase accessible tickets or to book a ticket using a Companion Card, please CLICK HERE

OTHER INFORMATION

ZERO TOLERANCE ON ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES AND UNDERAGE DRINKING

We have a zero-tolerance policy on illegal substances and drugs. Anyone suspected of using or found in possession of illegal substances or drugs will be escorted from the grounds and handed over to the police. Undercover police officers may also be actively searching for offenders.

 

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

We want all our patrons to have a great time at our concerts. That’s what concerts are all about. We actively support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion and strive for our concerts and events to be a place of belonging.

But we take bad behaviour seriously.

Bullying, fighting, inappropriate touching of others, throwing items on stage, or verbal abuse are all clearly abhorrent and unacceptable. No person should ever have to endure this type of behaviour by others when they are attending a concert and simply trying to have a great time. We take various measures at our concerts to keep patrons as safe as possible.

We ensure that security staff that are posted to dancing and “mosh pit” areas have a heightened awareness of bad behaviour.

 

COVID SAFE EVENT

Our events will be run in accordance with applicable Government directions, orders, regulations or guidance associated with COVID-19 in place at the time of the event, which are fluid and may change.

Refunds are only available in limited circumstances as set out in, and subject to, the Ticketmaster Purchase Policy (such as in the event of a cancellation or reschedule) or where required by applicable law. Complying with any government mandates or public health orders in place at the time of the event or the inability to attend due to illness or other change in personal circumstances does not render a patron eligible for a refund or exchange.

All events will be compliant with directions of each state’s Health Department. Should any of our events be unable to proceed on the original advertised date, they will be rescheduled to a planned backup date. All ticket holders will be advised directly in the event that there is a postponement or cancellation.

Please continually check this EVENT INFO page and our other communications platforms such as our social media pages, and please keep an eye out for email or SMS communication in the days prior to the event.

Please check our COVID page on this website for up-to-date information about vaccinations.

 

LEAVING THE VENUE AFTER THE SHOW

Please be prepared and allow some time to leave the venue if you are driving. Expect delays. Your patience is appreciated. Also please respect our neighbours.

Have a wonderful time

Have a question? Email us at: info@zaccariaconcerts.com

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