THE HILLS ARE ALIVE 2019

More acts and comedians added

THAA takes a holiday after 2019 event

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Set in the insta-worthy sprawling hills of South Gippsland, THE HILLS ARE ALIVE has been a home away from home for music and comedy lovers alike for over a decade. Though this March marks its final soiree for a while as organisers announce that THAA is goin’ on vacay and handing the reigns over to its little sister (and Victoria’s second favourite festie) NYE ON THE HILL!

To bid farewell in true THAA style, the festival has just added a bunch of Australia’s best up and coming music acts to the 2019 lineup, alongside some of the country’s finest comedians. Take a break from Brown Cardigan and Clive Palmer memes and take in a bunch of these laughter masters who are all set to have you ROFLMAOing over one epic weekend of music, knee slappin’ gags and BEA-U-TIFUL views.

But first, the music! From the indie pop tunes of Mid City and the funky bass of Melbourne’s Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird to the hip hop bars of Poppy Rose, the festival is delivering on its reputation for showcasing the up n’ coming stars of tomorrow. Enjoy the vibrant multi-instrumental magic of a barefoot Steve Cousins and delve deep into the adventurous tunes of master music maker LANKS. Nice.

On top of the epic tunes, some of the most Hill-arious, notorious and down-right legendary comedians in Australia will be having punters LOLing around all weekend…

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Aaron Gocs

Aaron “Gocsy” Gocs, the creator of the iconic ‘Classic Stitch Up’ will be servin’ the laughs. Recently working on the Comedy Central digi-series, ‘Gocsy’s Classics’ as well as regularly appearing on VICE and Triple J, you’d be hard pressed to not recognise him. With over 10 million views on his viral vids, Gocsy is fast becoming an Aussie legend. Opening shows for Spit Syndicate, featuring in Last Dinosaurs film clip and playing at Violent Soho’s massive Brissy Christmas Party, he’s a crowd favourite.

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Bec Melrose

Writer, storyteller and winner of RAW Comedy 2018, Bec is one of the country’s favourite comedians. She’s competed as part of So You Think You’re Funny? at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, written for ABC Comedy’s Tonightly and is a member of improv troupe Post-Its and drag-cabaret Cleo and the Kweens, where her character Ibis went on to debut ‘Ibis: Your City Our Bins’ at Sydney Comedy Fringe 2018. Her grandma, Helen, is a regular at her shows. See if you can spot her in the crowd.

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Marcus Ryan

Marcus doesn’t know where his home is, having toured around 42 countries across 6 continents. His debut one-man show ‘Love Me Tinder’ sold out festivals and tours worldwide and his next show ‘¿Hablas Inglés?’ was shortlisted for Best Comedy 2017 at Fringe World Perth and copped a nomination for Best English Comedy (JFL) Montreal 2018. His sharp wit and tales from the road will keep you laffin’ all the way around the world with him.

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Lewis Garnham

Since his stand out performance at the 2016 RAW Comedy National Grand Final, Garnham has become a young heavy weight in Aussie comedy. Like listening to a chilled out stoner that has read too much, Garnhem will have you pondering your own existence. He has performed at Splendour In The Grass, is a regular contributor on Triple J and you’ve probably also heard him on Triple M or ABC or seen him on SBS. He’s everywhere and not one to miss!

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Gavin Semple

Gavin Semple is a Melbourne comic living in Gippsland. With sold out festival shows in Melbourne and Sydney, Gavin has performed with some of Australia’s best including Dave Hughes, Steve Hughes, Celia Pacquola and Anne Edmonds – what a posse. Gavin writes for ABC’s TV series, ‘Black Comedy’ AND was a Runner Up at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s RAW Comedy National Final. Impressive.

A haven of bands, beers, belly-laughs and breath-taking sunsets awaits you!

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VERA BLUE · KINGSWOOD · DIDIRRI · LANKS · CERES · TIA GOSTELOW · KWAME

PRESS CLUB · ARNO FARAJI · GOOD DOOGS · BUGS · RAAVE TAPES · PLANET · GENESIS OWUSU 

SŸDE · COUSIN TONY’S BRAND NEW FIREBIRD · IV LEAGUE · THE NORTHERN FOLK · LOSER · POPPY ROSE

 COOL OUT SUN · MID CITY · STEVIE JEAN · HOUSEHATS · STEVE COUSINS

Comedy:

AARON GOCS · BEC MELROSE · MARCUS RYAN · LEWIS GARNHAM · GAVIN SEMPLE

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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE!

Friday 29, Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 March 2019
The Farm – 10 mins from Loch Village | 20 mins from Wonthaggi | 95 mins from Melbourne

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