Artist Applications - Girrakool Blues Festival & BBQ

The big top is easily heard from the relaxed camping area and easy to dance in when you just need to be amongst it with bands like 19 Twenty. Judging the BBQ was a highlight bonus.

Kerrylee Mitchell

2019-03-18T21:11:02+0000

Such a great festival. Getting better every year ! Love the laid back atmosphere and the free camping. It’s an annual event for us and our growing group. Love seeing the hosts enjoying it too. Well done guys !

Lenci Taylor

2019-03-17T09:20:49+0000

Girrakool getting bigger and better every year. Brilliant relaxed atmosphere in the camping area and festival grounds. Highlights were Derek Nash and Ben Waters who were just a class act and as always 19-Twenty who just kill it every time they perform.

Geoff Hayman

2019-03-17T09:00:53+0000

Loved the whole Girrakool Festival, but I specifically came to watch/hear Gambirra MOB. It was my first Festival and I was so impressed with everything; the Welcome to Country, the Aboriginal dancers, the fire and poi twirlers, all of the performers/musicians, the food stalls and the atmosphere for everyone to join in - thank you to the Organisers.

Michelle Brooks

2019-03-17T07:54:24+0000

loved the music of course but the skeleton dancer added a really cool edge to the day, bring a few more next year 😁

Gareth Edwards

2019-03-17T07:25:50+0000

The venue is perfect and the line-up world class. I loved all the acts, but Ben Nash and Derek Waters were unbelievable and, as a harp player myself, I can't go past Aki Kumar and Ian Collard (and of course Andy).

Chris Balnave

2019-03-17T07:16:03+0000

Great atmosphere! Love the Central Coast location.

Amanda Rees

2019-03-16T07:20:57+0000

Great new talent along with established performers, nice chilled vibe, loved Minnie Marks

Scott Hastie

2019-03-15T04:55:54+0000

The whole package! Ease of access, ease of camping, vigilant yet relaxed security, great bands, plenty of room to move, great activities for children and adults alike. Can't knock it!

Cheryl Teague

2019-03-12T22:05:18+0000

meeting friends, some I haven't seen for years, camping and breakfast with friends, excellent music, catching up with some muso friends as well. it's a social gathering with fine music

Wayne Osborne

2019-03-12T21:10:25+0000

The fantastic line up of music. The fact it is help under a massive marquee so rain doesn't stop play. Being able to walk around the beautiful gardens each morning before the music starts.

Keith Gnomeo Batchelor

2019-03-12T19:27:31+0000

Live music and. relaxed atmosphere, kids entertainment & bbq cook off!!

Kate Foai

2019-03-12T12:41:37+0000

Amazing weekend! Full of good music , beautiful BBQ and an awesome atmosphere

Joel Hogston

2019-03-12T08:42:39+0000

Girrakool, the most relaxed, well organised, with talented performers, friendly staff and great camping facilities at Mount Penang Gardens with the bonus of a BBQ extravaganza. A truly great Blues Festival!!! High light 1- RL Boyce!!! What a Cool Bluesman backed by the old pro Dom Turner. High light 2 - Steve Edmonds and Band with their high energy performance.

Andrew Duncan

2019-03-12T08:37:37+0000

The surprise you get when bands who you’ve never heard of come out and blow your mind. Girrakool gives you these surprises every year. Great tent too to keep the sun and rain worries away 🤟😁

Brendan Fahey

2019-03-12T08:19:51+0000

Steve Edmonds absolutely rocked as did Ben Waters and Derek Nash. All the acts were top class but I think one of the best things about Girakool was the chilled and friendly atmosphere over all three days. What a fantastic festival!!

Michael Waite

2019-03-12T07:36:32+0000

Great Festival Again Alissa and Bruce. Whether it was the Great musical acts, the Winners of the BBQ Categories(Chicken, Pork ribs, Lamb or Brisket) The Soul Kitchen was a Hit with the Best Gumbo, Empanadas were a hit, All natural Ice Creams, Mexican Soft Drinks and the other Food vendors. The Volunteer team were great Again. Thank you for your Efforts. Bring on 2020

David Madden

2019-03-12T06:58:58+0000

Great blues festival highly recommended all bands high quality and very dance-able

Damon Crowe

2019-03-12T06:04:11+0000

Love going to girrakool every year thanks to Bruce and Alissa we get to enjoy this great little music festival close to home. The big marquee covers all types of weather for heat or rain..the food was particularly nice this year with a interesting variety to choose from catering to all diets. Well stocked bar.. clean amenities..friendly crowd. Thanks for keeping the blues alive Bruce and Alissa and all the hard work you do to make it happen ❤

Gina Bruni Stanborough

2019-03-07T07:37:33+0000

I'm still smiling ..3 days of bliss...Thank you..x

Kerrie Luckwell

2019-03-04T10:27:57+0000

Best vibe ..... great feel .... really well considered register of acts. Bruce and Alissa Johnston and their incredible team of volunteers nailed it. Great job ... I know how much hard unseen work goes into making this happen .... you MAKE it. Keep that vibe alive .... looking forward to the debrief gig

Andrew McClean

2019-03-04T00:21:06+0000

Fantastic line up of music and great event! Will definitely be back next year!!

Michelle Sengupta Thomas

2019-03-03T23:29:52+0000

great festival and a great time

Sisco Gordin

2019-03-03T09:47:56+0000

Being going since the first one. Family friendly Great vibe Great organisation 😊 Bonus that it’s local to. Do yourself a favour get tickets 🎫 and support local and overseas acts.