The Grates at The Rocks Australia Day

  • Written by Matt Fraser

Australia’s favourite one-two rock combo, The Grates, will bring their scorching vocals and rabid riffs to The Rocks this Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January, 2016.

 

With four critically acclaimed records under their belt, including ‘Dream Team’ their most recent release in 2014, The Grates will be joining some of Australia’s finest performers in a superb celebration of Sydney life at The Rocks.

 

Two main stages: Warrane at First Fleet Park and Tallawoladah at Atherden Street; will be home for the day to a who’s who of eclectic, Australian summer sounds.

 

Alt-pop legend Katy Steele of Little Birdy fame; the infectious Melbourne Ska Orchestra; and hip-hop sensation Tuka are just some of the incredible artists rocking out with The Grates and spreading the good vibes.

 

From noon to early evening the precinct will come alive, starting with Jaunt on George Street. The normally bustling street will convert into a cool, relaxed, urban space, complete with a croquet green from Croquet NSW, a caravan playing Triple J’s iconic hottest 100, instant photo booth, and an opportunity to ‘sky gaze’ in comfort.

 

With arts and crafts markets, food markets, a sun-soaked harbour view, cool tunes and relaxed feel, The Rocks will again be the place to celebrate the very best of summer this Australia Day.

 

WHAT: Australia Day 2016

WHERE: The Rocks, First Fleet Park, Atherden Street, George Street, Jack Mundey Place, Playfair Street.

WHEN: Tuesday 26 January, 2016, 12.30 – 6.30pm

COST: Free

INFO: therocks.com

 

For more information check out: therocks.com/australiaday and join the conversation on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at: @therocks and www.facebook.com/therocks.

WARRANE STAGE – First Fleet Park

12.30 – 1.15pm

THANDI PHOENIX

1.35 – 2.20pm

MAU POWER

2.40 – 3.40pm

KATY STEELE

4.05 – 5.05pm

THE GRATES

5.30 – 6.30pm

MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA

TALLAWOLADAH STAGE – Atherden Street

12.45 – 1.30pm

ROBBIE MILLER

1.45 – 2.30pm

LEFT.

2.50 – 3.35pm

GORDI

3.55 – 4.40pm

JONES JNR.

5.00 – 6.00pm

TUKA