SUMMERSALT 2023 - TORQUAY
3 December 2023

Missy Higgins, Xavier Rudd, The Cat Empire, Jack River, Hollow Coves, and Steph Strings LIVE in the ocean breeze at Torquay Common.

SummerSalt is returning to Torquay this summer in 2023 with a unique line-up of some of Australia’s finest!

This beachside festival event has a dazzling line-up featuring MISSY HIGGINS, XAVIER RUDD, THE CAT EMPIRE, JACK RIVER, HOLLOW COVES, 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


TORQUAY COMMON, TORQUAY
Sunday, 3 December 2023

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2023 tour dates

PREMIUM GA - STANDING ONLY (SUMMER CIRCLE)

$195.90 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

$195.90 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

$139.90 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

$139.90 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)

$95.90 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.

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

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plus fees

MISSY HIGGINS

Australian singer/songwriter Missy Higgins has enjoyed phenomenal success with her irresistible melodies, seering lyrics and an authentically striking voice. She was just 21 when her 2004 debut, ‘The Sound of White’, exploded in Australia. The nine-times Platinum, six-time ARIA Award winning album was the first of her five domestic #1’s. Her 2007 follow-up, ‘On A Clear Night’ followed with another chart topping single, ‘Steer’, plus RIAA gold-certified U.S. breakthrough hit, ‘Where I Stood’.

Missy remains one of Australia’s most revered voices. 2018’s ‘Solastalgia’ probed the existential crises that come with climate change and was accompanied by a stadium tour with Ed Sheeran while her work on the soundtrack to the acclaimed TV Series “Total Control” earned her several songwriting awards in 2022 and inspired the Total Control mini-album. Most recently, Missy received the Melbourne Prize for Music 2022. The triennial award honours Victorian artists whose work has made an outstanding contribution to Australian music and to cultural life.

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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, an APRA music industry award, 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.

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THE CAT EMPIRE

Aussie icons The Cat Empire have had an illustrious career, spanning decades and genres. Illuminating stages across the globe, the band are a magnetic force that have captivated millions of adoring fans with their high energy performances and explosive sound and visuals. With the band’s infectious groove and vibrancy, audiences are guaranteed to shimmy, shake, and sing their way through a Cat Empire set. Continuing the legacy and the driving force behind a fresh new era for the band is Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill, two of the original three founding members of the group. Breathing energy into the band, the new project will showcase a wonderful collective of musicians who will make sure to retain the core DNA of The Cat Empire but include more collaborations, influences, and diverse artistry. 

The Cat Empire’s new album 'Where The Angels Fall' drops August 25 and celebrates movement, vibrancy, and playfulness. With a history of multiple platinum records, awards, sold out tours and over 250 million streams – The Cat Empire have officially entered their golden era.

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JACK RIVER

With over 100 million streams, a Platinum, and multiple Gold singles, Jack River is a force to be reckoned with. Her debut album Sugar Mountain earned 3 x ARIA Award nominations, including Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Best Pop Release and Engineer of the Year, an AIR nomination for Best Independent Pop Album, and saw her nominated for Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year at the APRA Awards.

Jack River’s latest record Endless Summer sounds like a beach holiday while the world burns. Ten perfect pop songs that shimmer like melting highways and drip like strawberry ice-cream. This is an album intended to be an oasis – something to retreat to amid the apocalyptic horrors of the modern world.

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HOLLOW COVES

An earnest vulnerability combined with an uplifting message to seize each moment has buoyed Hollow Coves and their fans through a journey of mutual understanding—the dream isn’t success but rather the acute awareness of life’s fragility.

Hollow Coves is the indie-folk voice of connection to beauty and community—a reminder to look inside the self and embody gratitude for the natural world. Living on the Gold Coast and weaving their own perspective on paradise, Matt Carins and Ryan Henderson are equal parts songwriters and vocalists, alternating lead roles to best serve the song. Driven by the energy of their audience, a grounding oceanside lifestyle, and a sound that genuinely reflects their mindset, the band continues to push forward to live their own recipe for a good life. Now, the band is finishing an album with an exciting group of collaborators including Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby while continuing to tour the world.

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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. Off the back of her “LION” EP release, 2023 has seen Steph Strings tour Internationally in Australia, UK, Europe, and Canada selling out shows across all territories.  Steph also supported The Cat Empire on their European Tour in 2023 as well as opening for Vance Joy across huge shows in Europe.

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WHAT ARE THE PLAYING TIMES?

PLAYING TIMES *

12PM - GATES
12.30PM - 1.10PM - STEPH STRINGS
1.30PM - 2.10PM - HOLLOW COVES
2.40PM - 3.25PM - JACK RIVER
4.00PM - 5.15PM - MISSY HIGGINS
5.45PM - 7.00PM - THE CAT EMPIRE
7.30PM - 8.45PM - XAVIER RUDD

*subject to change

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 PROHIBITED?

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.

IS THERE PARKING / TRANSPORT?

There will be limited public parking available at Spring Creek Reserve. We suggest you use public transport, taxi, or rideshare services.

RIDESHARE / TAXI pickup/dropoff located on Bell Street in between the two roundabouts (corner of Bell Street ad Surf Beach Drive).

There will be no dedicated shuttle bus loops in the local area.

IS THERE ACCESSIBLE PARKING?

Accessible Parking is not always assured, however in the absence of parking close to the gates, alternatives will be provided. Limited parking for Accessible Permit Holders only, is located off Surf Beach Drive. Traffic management will be available to direct.

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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