SUMMERSALT 2023 - HERVEY BAY
25 March 2023

Xavier Rudd, John Butler, Boy & Bear, Kate Miller-Heidke, Busby Marou, and Steph Strings LIVE in this picturesque beachside location on the Fraser Coast.

SummerSalt is coming to Queensland’s Fraser Coast in 2023 with a unique line-up of some of Australia’s finest!

This beachside festival event has a dazzling line-up featuring XAVIER RUDD, JOHN BUTLER, BOY & BEAR, KATE MILLER-HEIDKE, BUSBY MAROU, and STEPH STRINGS.

This festival event is the perfect place to bask in the sunshine with live music and a vibrant setting. Sun-drenched days and a sparkling haze of good times while you kick back or dance the day & night away!

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


SEAFRONT OVAL, HERVEY BAY
Saturday, 25 March 2023

Tickets on sale now thru Ticketmaster

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PREMIUM GA - STANDING ONLY

$189.90 plus fees

Premium General Admission includes:

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


"Premium General Admission Standing Only" ticketholders will have access to a "Premium Standing Only" area closest to the stage. With this ticket, patrons can only bring small personal items with them to the event, such as a handbag or small backpack. No chairs, no eskies, etc.

PREMIUM GA - BYO CHAIR

$189.90 plus fees

Premium General Admission includes:

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

Premium GA ticketholders that are not in "standing only" are required to BYO high back fold-up chair and can then kick back and relax. This ticket category also allows the option to bring a small esky (up to 20 litres) and an array of personal items. For more information, please visit the 'Event Info' tab for your concert at www.summersaltmusic.com.au

GENERAL ADMISSION - STANDING ONLY

$129.90 plus fees

"General Admission Standing Only" ticketholders will have a dedicated "Standing Only" area at the front of the General Admission section. With this ticket, patrons can only bring small personal items with them to the event, such as a handbag or small backpack. No chairs, no eskies, etc.

GENERAL ADMISSION - BYO CHAIR

$129.90 plus fees

General Admission ticketholders that are not in "standing only" are required to BYO high back fold-up chair and can then kick back and relax. This ticket category also allows the option to bring a small esky (up to 20 litres) and an array of personal items. For more information, please visit the 'Event Info' tab for your concert at www.summersaltmusic.com.au

CHILDREN (AGE 3-17)

$99.90 plus fees

Children under the age of 3 are permitted free of charge without a ticket. Children aged 3-17 must have a valid children’s ticket and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A Child may enter the Premium GA area so long as accompanied by a Parent with a valid Premium GA ticket.

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$99.90 - $189.90 plus fees

XAVIER RUDD

Looking back over Xavier Rudd’s stunning career, one could easily ask what is possibly left to

achieve. Already one of Australian music’s all-time greats, he has touched people’s lives worldwide. He has earned accolades of every kind, Gold and Platinum certification, multiple ARIA nominations and legions of fans who love him with an inextinguishable passion. Yet, with each new release, Xavier Rudd continues to surpass expectation and produce his finest work to date.

Beginning his career with 2002’s definitive To Let, Xavier Rudd put his message out into the world and was answered immediately. Fans from all over the globe were drawn to the distinctly Australian-looking musician, activist and surfer. It was the start of a journey that would span over 20 years (and counting); taking Xavier to almost every continent on the planet where he has connected with people from all cultures and walks of life. There are no borders that apply to Xavier Rudd’s music. Today, Xavier's relentless upward arc is among the most astounding success stories of our time. Countless acts have come and gone like fireworks as his campfire steadily grows: a beacon to the kind of music fan that seeks sustenance in a fast-food world.

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JOHN BUTLER

John Butler is one of Australia’s premiere alternative songwriters and storytellers with accolades spanning from #1 charting albums, platinum records and ARIA Awards across his illustrious career as one of the country’s most successful independent musicians.

His rich catalogue of iconic hits spanning over a quarter of a century include signature songs such as ‘Zebra’, ‘Better Than’, ‘Ocean’ and more. His music continues to traverse the globe having performed on the world’s most iconic stages, venues and festivals including Fuji Rock, Glastonbury, Coachella, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and more with his high energy live show and revered musicianship.

Butler’s most recent studio album, 2018’s ‘HOME’, debuted at #1 on the ARIA Charts with the record exploring new sonic territory, expanded instrumentation and experimentation which challenged but accentuated his core roots sound.

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BOY & BEAR

Boy & Bear’s debut album Moonfire (2011) reached double-platinum sales, won five ARIA Awards and landed three songs in the triple j Hottest 100. Their sophomore album Harlequin Dream (2013) achieved platinum sales and the #1 spot on the ARIA Album chart staying in the top ten for five weeks. They followed up with Limit Of Love (2015), resulting in their second ARIA #1 album debut. After touring the world multiple times, the band became Splendour In The Grass favourites, performed on Conan O'Brien, and sold out two Sydney Opera Houses. This iconic Australian band returned with their triumphant release, Suck On Light, in 2019 which became their fourth top-10 charting album. In 2020 they released At Golden Retriever Studio, a series of stunningly stripped-back versions of some of the most loved songs of their career.

Boy & Bear's trademark live performance warmth and charisma was experienced by over 65,000 people last Australian summer. Crowds grinned from ear to ear as they joined forces to sway together, sing their hearts out and reminisce on their fondest memories.

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KATE MILLER-HEIDKE

Kate Miller-Heidke is an award-winning singer-songwriter who traverses the worlds of contemporary pop, folk, musical theatre and opera. She has released five top 10 studio albums including O Vertigo!, Nightflight, and Curiouser, which reached double platinum sales and featured the multi-platinum hits ‘The Last Day On Earth’ and ‘Caught In The Crowd’. In 2009 she and her collaborator Keir Nuttall became the first Australians to win the grand prize in the International Songwriting Competition for ‘Caught in the Crowd’.

Her work has been nominated for ARIAs in categories as diverse as Best Pop Release, Best Adult Contemporary Album, Best Classical Album, Best Cast Recording, Best Comedy Release and Best Australian Live Act.

Kate’s latest album, Child In Reverse, was released in October 2020 to enormous critical acclaim, debuting in the top 10 of the ARIA Charts. In March, Kate released her latest single ‘You Can’t Hurt Me Anymore’ featuring Jaguar Jonze, alongside a new Deluxe Edition of the album with ten bonus tracks.

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BUSBY MAROU

Busby Marou have gained the reputation as one of Australia’s hardest working live bands best known for their distinctly Australian storytelling and gifted musicianship.

Their success includes four ARIA Charting albums. The self-titled album is certified ARIA Gold, while their most recent albums The Great Divide and Farewell Fitzroy debuted in the Top 5 and Postcards From The Shell House was Busby Marou’s first ARIA #1 album.  They have been nominated for multiple ARIA awards and have won 4 X APRA awards, Triffid album of the year, multiple QLD music and Deadly awards.  They have millions of global streams across the four album releases. Busby Marou are now the face of Tourism and Events QLD and have recently signed a long term deal with Sony Music Australia.

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STEPH STRINGS

Steph Strings is an Australian based singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Victoria who tells a story through
her music. With influences from the John Butler Trio, Kim Churchill and Ziggy Alberts, Steph’s musical style
entails bursts of percussion alongside Celtic, blues and coastal fingerstyle indie-rock.

Steph travelled to Europe for the first time in 2022 performing multiple sold-out headline shows in London
and performing at French Festival Les Escales, Saint-Nazaire to celebrate the release of her EP ‘Wildfire’.

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WHAT ARE THE PLAYING TIMES?

PLAYING TIMES (subject to change):

1PM - GATES
1.40-2.10pm - Steph Strings
2.30-3.10pm- Busby Marou
3.40-4.30pm - Kate Miller-Heidke
5.00–5.50pm - Boy & Bear
6.20-7.50pm - John Butler
8.20-9.50pm - Xavier Rudd 

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

WHAT TO BRING

  • Tickets
  • Credit card or debit card - cashless payments only for food and merchandise. (Cash accepted at the bar).
  • ID
  • Fully charged phone
  • Empty plastic water bottle (not glass/metal) to fill up at drinking water stations
  • Sun protection - sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
  • Footwear must be worn at all times (thongs are ok)
  • High back fold up chair - ONLY in seated areas

 

PERMITTED IN SEATED AREAS ONLY (not “standing only” tickets)

  • High back fold up chair (Required)
  • Small esky – Up to 50 litres per group
  • Small quantity of your own food/snacks (more details listed below)
  • Small prams or pushers

WHAT ITEMS ARE PROHIBITTED?

PROHIBITED ITEMS (ALL AREAS)

  • Aerosol cans
  • Alcohol. You may not bring in or leave with any alcohol whatsoever.
  • Cameras - no professional standard or video cameras
  • Glass
  • Flasks/Thermoses
  • Metal cutlery, scissors, or knives of any sort
  • Large prams (small prams or pusher is ok in seated areas)
  • Large Eskies (small eskies or cooler bags up to 50 litres per group are ok in seated areas)
  • Picnic blankets (small blanket for a baby or toddler is ok in seated area)
  • 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

CAN I BRING MY CHILD TO THIS EVENT?

SummerSalt is family-friendly.

Children under the age of 3 are permitted free of charge without a ticket. Children aged 3-17 must have a valid children’s ticket and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian - sorry, an older friend or sibling doesn’t count. A Child may enter the Premium GA area so long as accompanied by a Parent with a valid Premium GA ticket.

The parent/legal guardian must be in the immediate presence of the minor at all times while on the premises.

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. If not in “Standing only”, 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 with "BYO Chair" tickets may also bring a small esky or cooler bag 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 SEATING BE PROVIDED?

Seating is not provided for this event for any ticket category. Patrons with a ticket that is not “Standing Only” must 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. Excluding “Standing Only” Zones, parents can bring a small blanket for their baby/toddlers to sit/crawl/sit on however adults cannot use picnic blankets.

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?

There are two ticket types under Premium General Admission. With both types you have access to the dedicated Premium area closest to the stage, as well as dedicated venue entry, and access to a dedicated bar lane. Please look out for signage when entering and inside the event.


There is a PGA Ticket that is “Standing Only” – With this ticket you can only bring small personal items and a handbag or small backpack.
The second PGA Ticket requires you to BYO high back fold up chair. You then also have the option to bring food, small esky etc.

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 services. If provided, bus service information will be posted here closer to the show date.

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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