Hallapalooza - Archive's 5th Birthday Festival
Description
On April 18, Valla Hall transforms into a full-blown birthday bash/mini festival as Archive celebrates FIVE glorious years of bringing people together for good times and seriously good music.
A curated lineup of legends from local and a little further afield.
We'll be serving up folk for the feelers, jazz for the groovers, soul for the smoochers and cosmic celtic funk for us all to get weird to in the late night hour.
Hallapalooza - Celebrating half a decade of music, community, and seriously good times.
This event is brought to you with funding support from Nambucca Valley Council and Arts Mid North Coast
LINEUP
(exact set times subject to change)
2pm - DOORS OPEN
Clint.E (DJ set)
Bringing a taste of African disco, deep house, cheeky house and electronica, Clint.E has an ear for warm, colourful, rounded sounds that keep listeners enthralled and moving. A music producer, selector, and founder of the record label Inspired by Breathing, Clint.E has been crafting and curating rich sonic spaces for the sensitive soul ready to move.
2.45pm - WELCOME TO COUNTRY
3pm - Ali Shakaki Band
Ali Shakaki is a Kurdish musician celebrated for his captivating voice and extraordinary mastery of the tanbur. Originally from Afrin, Syria, he has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s finest Kurdish musicians. Ali often describes the tanbur as half of his body, reflecting a lifelong bond with this traditional instrument that shapes his identity and sound. Ali will be playing accompanied by Laura Targett, Emiliano Beltzer and Matt Ledgar.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/rolsVw_xB00?si=io00GM7x7346HKRL
4pm - Joe Terror
At age 14, Joe Terror discovered music, quit all other hobbies and locked himself in his parents 40 degree shed to record songs on an 8 track recorder bought with hard earned Maccas pay.
At 17, Joe released his first album, and since then the world has been graced with 7 more.
After years immersed in the Melbourne music scene, Joe has returned to his home town of Grafton. Fueled by the fresh country air, he has ushered in a new crop of songs; raw, introspective and deeply beautiful, the kind that gives your spine a little shiver when the guitar rings just right.
Terror's music lies somewhere in the paddock between dusty folk and alt-country, with a few lingering ghosts of grungy city life rattling around in the instrument case, sharing stories of his life which are bound to intertwine with yours.
Listen here: https://joeterror.bandcamp.com/
5pm - Bahi
Bahi is an indie-folk artist raised in the unceded lands of Gumbaynggirr Country. Their songwriting is guided by felt experience, the more-than-human world and an aching yet joyous heart. With a voice that feels like the kind of moss you want to rub your soul in and guitar playing that you could float down rivers to...you'll be sure to feel something. Bahi will be joined by Laura Targett on fiddle and Emiliano Beltzer on bass.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/FyZroJIUKN8?si=C4u4fLF9_5toQPMS
5.45pm - Clint E. & Roaming Dance Performance
7pm - Zoobop
Zoobop are a fresh, five-piece force out of Bellingen, blending irresistible groove with punchy originals, their sound draws from soul jazz and global rhythms. Expect upbeat, high-energy and dripping with attitude.
8pm - Monstress
Monstress are a five-piece all-female and non-binary collective conjured on Gadigal land in Sydney.
Moving somewhere between nu-jazz, hip-hop and contemporary shapeshifting, they have no interest in sticking to one lane. Expect improvisation, deep grooves and sharp witted lyrical storytelling.
Monstress land at Hallapalooza ready to bend genre, stretch time and leave a few minds pleasantly scrambled along the way.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/NGkOjd-V8hg?si=G_DUyAZzeIRjo7gP
9.15pm - DMT Pancake (Dangerous Mountain Terrain)
A "folkadelic" symphony of Celtic funk! Expect a healthy dose of weirdness and huge dancefloor energy from this 7 piece act - based in Gadigal land, Sydney.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/hjTkbJMr6-0?si=mDh9QJmd7zGsq_Jc
General Info
GETTING THERE
There are two Valla Halls!
This one is the inland one, and its located at 451 Valla Road, Valla.
28 minutes from Bellingen
12 minutes from Nambucca Heads
40 minutes from Coffs Harbour
The road is windy and you might see wildlife in the later hours, so please drive slowly and safely.
Even better is if you carpool as parking is limited.
FAQs
- Is the festival BYO
Unlike some Archive events, we will have a licensed bar at the festival serving up a really good selection of canned beer and wine for your sipping pleasure.
- Will there be food available for purchase?
Yes! We will have a selection of delicious food vendors, you are also welcome to bring your own snacks.
- Is the festival all ages?
Yes it is and kids under 6 can come for free. BUT children must be under adult supervision at all times. It is important that they are not distracting other attendees/the musicians during the performances. If they are, you'll be politely asked to round em up!
- Can I bring my dog?
Sorry, no furry friends allowed at this particular event!
- Is the festival wheelchair accessible?
Yes, part of the festival is outdoors on the sloped grassy area and the other part is indoors. Valla Hall has a wheelchair access ramp out the front.
- Are tickets refundable?
No: All ticket sales are final with no refund policy. You may transfer/gift your tickets to friends or family if you are unable to attend personally or resell your ticket and notify us of the name change.
- What to bring?
Refillable drink bottle
Cash (reception at Valla can be patchy so payment on card for drinks, food and merch can sometimes be tricky)
Picnic rug
Your own camping chairs for outside if you prefer (please sit at the back or sides of the grassed stage area if bringing a chair)
Sun protection
A brolly and raincoat if its raining
A designated driver
Please do not bring an esky, as the event is licensed, these won't be allowed inside.
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