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Groovin the Moo Returns with 2022 Lineup

It’s been a few years between drinks for the festival, but as Groovin the Moo plots its first event since 2019, they’ve unveiled a stacked lineup.

Image of Amy Shark performing at the 2017 edition of Groovin the Moo in Maitland

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It’s been a long time between drinks for Groovin the Moo, and as the beloved regional festival returns after a two year break, it’s announced a stacked lineup to celebrate its comeback.

Last held in 2019, Groovin the Moo was one of the many festivals who were forced to cancel their plans in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Taking it slowly and only looking to announce their return once things looked a bit more stable, it was in late 2021 that the festival revealed dates for its long-awaited event, with festivals scheduled for Maitland, Canberra, and Bendigo.

Now, the full lineup for Groovin the Moo’s 2022 edition has been unveiled, with some stellar names on the bill.

From a local angle, there’s a stunning bill of Aussie talent, including the likes of Hockey Dad, Middle Kids, Peking Duk, Polaris, and Alice Ivy. That is, of course, in addition to the likes of Sycco, the Hilltop Hoods, Jesswar, JK-47, and beloved alt-rockers Spiderbait.

Meanwhile, there’s also a bunch of international names coming on board, including Kiwis Broods and Chaii, German duo Milky Chance, and UK icons such as Wolf Alice, Riton, Snakehips, and even our own UK-based Aussie Thomas Headon.

“It’s been a long time between opening our GTM gates and we can’t wait to see you again,” promoter Steve Halpin of Cattleyard said in a statement. “And for those of you heading to your first Moo, we are so excited to welcome you.

“We’ve got more to share with you too – stay tuned for our Fresh Produce and Community Program additions coming soon.”

Tickets to the 2022 edition of Groovin the Moo go on sale from 8am AEDT on Thursday, March 3rd via Moshtix.

Groovin the Moo 2022 Lineup

Alice Ivy
Broods (NZ)
Chaii (NZ)
Hilltop Hoods
Hockey Dad
Hope D
HP Boyz
Jesswar
JK-47
Mashd N Kutcher
Masked Wolf
Middle Kids
Milky Chance (GER)
Montaigne
Peking Duk
Polaris
Redhook
Riton (UK)
Shouse
Snakehips (UK)
Spiderbait
Sycco
Thomas Headon (UK)
Wolf Alice (UK)

With Hosts…

DIJOK and Jawbreakers

Saturday, April 23rd
Maitland Showground, Maitland, NSW

Sunday, April 24th
Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC), Canberra, ACT

Saturday, April 30th
Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo, VIC

Tickets on sale from 8am AEDT on Thursday, March 3rd via Moshtix.