Ms FINOCCHIARO - 2014-05-06
Could you please update the Assembly on some of some of the exciting events in store for Territorians this Dry Season?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Drysdale for her question. The member for Blain will be interested in this question, because we are talking about BASSINTHEGRASS. I believe he was at the launch of BASSINTHEGRASS, along with the member for Drysdale. It was a very exciting day. The BASSINTHEGRASS bumper line up – let me run through some of the acts we have secured for BASSINTHEGRASS, which will be on 24 May at the Darwin Amphitheatre.
I must admit I do not know all of these acts. I will talk about them, but I have not had the pleasure of listening to all of these performers.
Pendulum has enjoyed huge international success over the past decade and has sold out shows, along with having massive record sales around the world. The Living End - which I have heard - are back in Darwin to wow audiences after more than half a decade. Sydney indie dance trio, RFS, blew crowds away at this year’s Falls and Big Day Out festivals, and scored three songs in the Hottest 100. They will be joining triple j’s Hottest 100 number one, Vance Joy, who I have heard. BASSINTHEGRASS returnees, The Amity Affliction, who I have also listened to, are back by popular demand performing an evening time slot.
Mr Wood: Dragon?
Mr GILES: Dragon will not be there, member for Nelson, but I appreciate your finer taste for historic music.
Mr Wood: What about an oldies version? Can we have BASSINTHEGRASS for seniors?
Mr GILES: Others on the list include Peking Duk – you might know those guys, member for Nelson – Owl Eyes, Justice Crew, Jackie Onassis and Allday. Darwin rock band Bear Essence, Alice Springs hip hop act Skank MC and Top End DJ/MC UK have all been chosen as the feature local acts for this year’s event.
Local school bands and young performers have also been vying for a place in BASSINTHEGRASS through the annual Battle of the School Bands competition. I congratulate Alice Springs soloist, Michael Lindsey, and Darwin High School band, OK Kaleidoscope, on winning a place in the line-up. It is a great opportunity for them to rub shoulders with the visiting acts and learn from some of the best in the business.
Tickets are selling fast and I encourage everyone to get in quickly. Entry is $70 and includes free travel to the event on the Darwin Bus network as well as free bottles of water. The government is proud to support this hugely popular event once again, with a grant of around $350 000. It is among a stellar program of sporting, music and cultural events planned for Darwin this Dry Season.
Hot passes are now on sale for the V8 Supercars at Hidden Valley from 20 to 22 June. We are also excited to have the Territory Eels taking on the Canberra Raiders in August. We also have the Melbourne Demons - the Territory demons - coming up to play more games. We have a huge investment in sport and cultural activities in the Northern Territory and it supports the Territory lifestyle and our approach to the future.
Madam SPEAKER: Chief Minister, your time has expired.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Drysdale for her question. The member for Blain will be interested in this question, because we are talking about BASSINTHEGRASS. I believe he was at the launch of BASSINTHEGRASS, along with the member for Drysdale. It was a very exciting day. The BASSINTHEGRASS bumper line up – let me run through some of the acts we have secured for BASSINTHEGRASS, which will be on 24 May at the Darwin Amphitheatre.
I must admit I do not know all of these acts. I will talk about them, but I have not had the pleasure of listening to all of these performers.
Pendulum has enjoyed huge international success over the past decade and has sold out shows, along with having massive record sales around the world. The Living End - which I have heard - are back in Darwin to wow audiences after more than half a decade. Sydney indie dance trio, RFS, blew crowds away at this year’s Falls and Big Day Out festivals, and scored three songs in the Hottest 100. They will be joining triple j’s Hottest 100 number one, Vance Joy, who I have heard. BASSINTHEGRASS returnees, The Amity Affliction, who I have also listened to, are back by popular demand performing an evening time slot.
Mr Wood: Dragon?
Mr GILES: Dragon will not be there, member for Nelson, but I appreciate your finer taste for historic music.
Mr Wood: What about an oldies version? Can we have BASSINTHEGRASS for seniors?
Mr GILES: Others on the list include Peking Duk – you might know those guys, member for Nelson – Owl Eyes, Justice Crew, Jackie Onassis and Allday. Darwin rock band Bear Essence, Alice Springs hip hop act Skank MC and Top End DJ/MC UK have all been chosen as the feature local acts for this year’s event.
Local school bands and young performers have also been vying for a place in BASSINTHEGRASS through the annual Battle of the School Bands competition. I congratulate Alice Springs soloist, Michael Lindsey, and Darwin High School band, OK Kaleidoscope, on winning a place in the line-up. It is a great opportunity for them to rub shoulders with the visiting acts and learn from some of the best in the business.
Tickets are selling fast and I encourage everyone to get in quickly. Entry is $70 and includes free travel to the event on the Darwin Bus network as well as free bottles of water. The government is proud to support this hugely popular event once again, with a grant of around $350 000. It is among a stellar program of sporting, music and cultural events planned for Darwin this Dry Season.
Hot passes are now on sale for the V8 Supercars at Hidden Valley from 20 to 22 June. We are also excited to have the Territory Eels taking on the Canberra Raiders in August. We also have the Melbourne Demons - the Territory demons - coming up to play more games. We have a huge investment in sport and cultural activities in the Northern Territory and it supports the Territory lifestyle and our approach to the future.
Madam SPEAKER: Chief Minister, your time has expired.
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