Dogapalooza 2017

Oscars Law, Black Hawk & One Little Indian Enterprises are very proud to present, Dogapalooza, Melbourne’s first dog-friendly (and hands down most adorable) music festival, is back for its trilogy edition on Sunday November 12th on the grassy noles of Richmond’s Burnley Park.

For those who are tighter than a Maltese top knot, sadly our Early Dog Tickets (the dirt cheap ones) have sold out. Our Second Release tickets are now officially ON SALE. (We note, we do not sell tickets to dogs. Dogs are free, because they don’t have jobs or credit cards).

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This adorable boutique festival is a quintessential ‘love fest’ of dogs (for dog owners and their dog coveting friends). After last years sold out attendances, increased production along with a bigger, better and faster stage fronted by RTR, more dog washing stations provided by Blue Wheelers and a Moon Dog Brewery Bar.

We are very pleased to announce our first fine artists to the line up:

LANKS

Lanks is the moniker of Australian songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Will Cuming.

Although drawing influences from artists such as MØ, Mura Masa, The xx, Justin Vernon and Radiohead, LANKS doesn’t imitate.
His songs are adventurous and exploratory while still earworms - boasting strong hooks, melodies, and danceable beats.

LANKS’ live show is dynamic. Max Quinn from triple j said, “I was expecting serene prettiness, and I got SUPREME ENERGY.” He plays with a three piece band with live and electronic instrumentation including guitar, synths, piano/keyboard, drums, backing vocals, laptop, and the occasional flute cameo. LANKS has recently supported the likes of Glass Animals, Toro Y Moi, RUFUS and Ry X, and has played at Groovin’ the Moo and The Plot festivals.

HAYDEN CALNIN

Hayden’s music explores the realms of everything from folk through to downbeat electro, drawing comparisons to artists such as M83, Bon Iver and James Blake. Driven by his knack for heartfelt storytelling and impressive vocal range, Hayden’s sound remains faithful to that ‘late night’ vibe, while bringing forward his melodic side.

Since the release of his early work, right through to his most recent releases, Hayden has received significant attention across major international blogs and radio, played sold out shows in Australia and the UK and toured with the likes of Matt Corby, Tom Odell and The Antlers. Furthermore, Hayden has received continued international attention with songs being placed on popular TV shows such as Suits and the Oscar nominated film ‘Room’.

““His yearning vocals are very much in the Bon Iver mould amid the subtle meeting of folk and electronica….’Cut Love’ had me so immersed in all its intricacies that it was over before I knew it, leaving me wanting more.” – Indie Shuffle

All proceeds raised at Dogapalooza go to Oscar’s Law, Melbourne’s dog rescue groups: Stafford Rescue Victoria, Greyhound Rescue Victoria, Melbourne Animal Rescue and Puppy Tails Rescue.

We like to consider ourselves as the Robin Hoods of event management, bringing the best possible, while making sure we raise funds for our beneficaries”.

Dogapalooza is a lay-about-in-the-sun and take-it-down-a- notch offering, behold the wonder as a thousand dogs make friends and influence people to a soundtrack of Melbourne’s finest artists and spring’s sun- shine. These furry inner city hipsters (and their owners) have access to top notch ethical food offerings (including Dogapalooza’s own in-house pie stall, trekked all the way from Bondi), Rice & Dice, Waffle and Shake, Moon Dog Brewery as well as the dog loving stalls of our beneficiary rescue groups and bespoke vendors including Pethaus, Dogsbody Massage, Found & Hound, Hunter & Hound, and a doggo’s very own food truck Canine Wellness Kitchen.

Official limited edition merchandise is available on site, as well as the uber exciting inaugural Dogapalooza Awards with categories including “best inner city hipster” and “quiet achiever”, for those of you who want to establish a social hierarchy, amongst the other owners at the dog park.