Birds of Tokyo, Peking Duk, Preatures for North West Festival
PRESS RELEASE:
The Pilbara’s premier music event, North West Festival, is making it’s way back to Port Hedland this August! After the success of last year's inaugural weekender, Sunset Events, The Town of Port Hedland and BHP are thrilled about the festival’s return in 2015.
Sunset Events Managing Director and Promoter, David Chitty, said he has been overwhelmed by the growth of the festival since it’s inception in 2012. “We received a tonne of positive feedback after the festival’s first weekender in 2014 and we are looking forward to storming the port once again. It’s an exciting time for Port Hedland and the surrounding region and we are proud to be a part of the towns cultural growth.”
The sentiments are mirrored by the Town of Port Hedland, with Mayor Kelly Howlett, saying “I am thrilled to see so many big name artists making their way to Port Hedland for the fourth North West Festival.“The North West Festival is a fantastic event not only for Port Hedland, but our surrounding region and neighbouring towns, who will all be able to access a true music festival in the Pilbara.”
Organisersrecently revealed that Aussie electronic duoPeking Dukare one of the acts headlining the festivities, now it’s time to unveil the rest of the all-star cast for #NWF15. Without further ado, view our North West Festival 2015 artists here, or below
BIRDS OF TOKYO – PEKING DUK – ANGUS AND JULIA STONE – DRAPHT – SETH SENTRY
BRITISH INDIA – THE PREATURES – JOSH PYKE – CLARE BOWDITCH – TIKI TAANE
COIN BANKS – BLUE SHADDY – JOHNNIE MAC – 42 DECIBEL – PLUS LOCALS
Now that’s a MASSIVE weekend of entertainment ahead! Find out who’s playing when and more information on our 2015 artists here.
NWF15 is offeringan early bird ticket as an incentive for those loyal festival-goers who want to get in nice and quick and be rewarded for doing so. This presale will be available onlineonly from 9am Thursday May 21, using the code NWF15 on purchase and will be available until 11.59pm, Monday May 25. Tickets go on general sale Tuesday May 26, 9am from www.moshtix.com.au, Port Hedland Visitors Centre and the South Hedland Library. Despite the incredible lineup, ticket prices will be remaining the same as last year. Head here for all of your ticketing essentials.
Don’t forget to register your detailshereto stay in the loop on all things North West Festival. Stay tuned for more announcements regarding our fringe events, other activities around town coming your way soon!