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Garageband / Tarntanya

Family Friendly Music
Festival Plaza
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1 date

Dates

  • Times

    • Saturday
      2:30 pm — 5:00 pm

Accessibility


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Prices

Admission

FREE

Out of the garage and on to the main stage! 

Garageband Tarntanya is where raw talent meets the big stage. This all-ages, free concert is your chance to catch the next wave of artists before they blow up.

With 15 bands across three stages, and over 50 young creatives involved behind the scenes, it’s more than just a concert — it’s a full-blown celebration of youth culture, local talent, and creative energy.

Think part block party, part live gig — with a lineup packed with emerging acts that bring the sound of tomorrow, today. Whether you're into indie, punk, hip hop or pop, there’s something for every ear.

Come along, bring your mates, grab a feed, and soak up the vibes. It’s time to back the bands who are just getting started — and be part of something real.

Full lineup dropping soon - stay tuned!

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The heart and inspiration behind Garageband Tarntanya

Adelaide Festival Centre and internationally acclaimed artist Joseph O'Farrell, JOF team up to create a stunning show that gives up to 15 young garage bands the opportunity to perform live in the centre of the city. JOF and the Garageband team worked together to provide participants with expert industry guidance and support.

To be eligible for this program the majority of band members needed to be aged 21 years and under.

Originally commissioned by ALWAYS LIVE.

Closing date for applicants: Saturday 22 March (11pm)

Orientation day #1: Saturday 5 April (2-5pm)

Orientation day #2: Friday 16 May (12-2pm)

Garageband Tarntanya event: Saturday 17 May (2.30-5pm)


Accessibility
All ages

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Performance Location: Festival Plaza

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You can access Festival Plaza from King William Road, near the cor­ner of Elder Park. You can also walk from North Ter­race via the laneway along­side SkyC­i­ty Casi­no or by cross­ing the foot­bridge from Ade­laide Oval.

Access

If you require an acces­si­ble drop off area, use the dri­ve through zone just off King William Road, approx­i­mate­ly 100 metres north of the car park entrance. This is are is acces­si­ble when trav­el­ing north on King William Road. When King William Road is closed for major events, the near­est acces­si­ble drop off area is on the west side of Ade­laide Fes­ti­val Cen­tre, along­side Fes­ti­val Dri­ve under the River­bank Footbridge.

Taxi services

There is no for­mal taxi rank on King William Road, but taxis can use the dri­ve through zone just off King William Road, approx­i­mate­ly 100 metres north of the car park entrance. This is acces­si­ble when trav­el­ing north on King William Road. 

The near­est taxi ranks are locat­ed on North Ter­race, out­side the Casi­no and Rail­way Sta­tion, and on King William Street next to Run­dle Mall.

Car parking

The closest parking is available at Fes­ti­val Plaza Car Park, accessible from King William Road or Mon­te­fiore Road. You can also use the Con­ven­tion Cen­tre’s River­bank Car Park or one of a num­ber of near­by city car parks. 

Public transport

Accessible by many forms of public transport. Including trains, buses, the tram (stop at Railway Station) and a free bus service that operates on a loop throughout the city and North Adelaide with stops on the corner of King William Road and North Terrace.

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