Bodyjar are replacing I Killed The Prom Queen on UNIFY 2017

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“The first time I heard these guys, punk rock became better forever. “ Michael Richards, Violent Soho

“Bodyjar mean everything to me, I first heard No Touch Red at my best mate’s older brother’s house and was hooked. I’ve been lucky enough to see them so many times and even tour with them. The most honest legendary bunch of blokes around. Such a privilege to call them friends.” Tyler Richardson, Luca Brasi

“Incredibly stoked Bodyjar have been added to UNIFY2017’s already wild lineup! Rimshot is one of my all time favourite punk rock albums. Definitely one of the bands that inspired to me to write music and start a band. Psyched to share the stage with the legends!” – JJ Peters, Deez Nuts

“We’re stoked Bodyjar are joining the Unify 2017lineup because their beer is tasty and so are their massive tunes.” – Dan Seymour,Columbus

“Bodyjar? They have been knocking since before I could form an articulate opinion. They’re renowned for being right hectic. I’ve had their beer before, it got me somewhat pissed.” – Luke Holmes, Ocean Grove

UNIFY are proud to announce the addition of iconic Australian punk rock legends Bodyjar to the 2017 lineup. Bodyjar are another huge addition to analready massive lineup, which features 26 bands over two incrediblenights, thatwill see them share the stage with their mates in Violent Soho, Luca Brasi, Alexisonfire, House Vs Hurricane, The Getaway Plan and stacks more.

Ticketsare on sale nowvia24Hundred.net.

One of the most revered punk bands Australia has ever produced,Bodyjar have come a long way since forming in the Melbourne suburbs over 20 years ago. Graduating from pub stages during the worldwide ’90s punk boom, Bodyjar went on to tour the globeseveral times over with manyof the era’s most respected acts, and appeared on festivals like the Vans Warped Tour and Big Day Out,collecting fans at all stops on their rise. Their seminal 1998 record No Touch Red was only the beginning as 2000 saw the release of their Gold certified, ARIA Top 20 smash How It Works, which produced thebangers“Not The Same” and “Fall To The Ground”. They released one more album in 2005 before calling it quits for close to a decade.

After a successfulreunion, Bodyjar caught the bug again and 2013 headed back into the studio and came out with their eighth album Role Model, whichproved the ’Jar still have it after all these years. The band then headed over to Europe for a very successful run withfellow icons The Descendents, includinga huge set at Groezrock. Back in Australia, Bodyjar played a handful of gigs, includingthree sold out hometownshows at the Northcote Social Club, andhave been relatively quiet ever since. With only one show on the books for 2016, Bodyjar’s maidenappearance on UNIFY 2017 will be One in a Million.

Bodyjar will replace I Killed The Prom Queen on thelineup.

UNIFY has been a smashing success since its inception with UNIFY 2015 famously selling out of its 3000 ticket allocation in just three hours, while its second year also sold out of all 5000 tickets well before the event kicked off. This year, all 2000 Early Bird tickets flew out the door in under 24 hours, without the backing of a lineup announcement.The festival is a uniquely Australian event that takes pride in showcasing our beautiful natural surroundings as well as our incredible musical output and fandom for which our country has become renown.

Once again, UNIFY will be held in the small rural town of Tarwin Lower, situated on their recreation reserve and football field just like the 2015 and 2016 events. Thanks to the support of the local community,the 2017 event is now a two night affair, which means more artists, more amenities and more amazing memories for our artists and punters. We have worked hard to make this event even more fun and comfortable for everyone involved, and can’t thank our previous ticket holders enough for their feedback and continued support.

With the support of the local Tarwin Lower community behind us and the incredible enthusiasm shown by all of amazing artists involved, everything is set for UNIFY to be the perfect start to 2017.

triple j, Hysteria and UNFD Present
UNIFY 2016 A HEAVY MUSIC GATHERING
FEATURING:
ALEXISONFIRE
VIOLENT SOHO
NORTHLANE
EVERY TIME I DIE
THE GETAWAY PLAN [playing Other Voices Other Rooms]
LETLIVE.
THY ART IS MURDER
LUCA BRASI
HOUSE VS HURRICANE
BODYJAR
MOOSE BLOOD
STORM THE SKY
COUNTERPARTS
DEEZ NUTS
TROPHY EYES
KING PARROT
OCEAN GROVE
SAVIOUR
COLUMBUS
THE DIRTY NIL
POLARIS
THE BRAVE
BARE BONES
JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED
DROWN THIS CITY
OCEAN SLEEPER

“It’s refreshing to go to a music festival that is simply about nothing more than a bunch of mates getting together and listening to their favourite bands.” – Music Feeds

“All throughout the site there was a genuine buzz of excitement and “love thy neighbour” attitude, which made for one of the best festival atmospheres in recent memory.” – FasterLouder

“The second-coming of Unify was exceptionally well run. With two consecutive success stories, a strong Unify 2017 is a safe bet.” – Tone Deaf

“UNIFY Gathering exceeded all our wildest expectations and can rightly slot in as Australia’s resident premier heavy festival.” – Blunt Mag