Party In the Paddock is opening today, with around 14,000 revellers set to descend on Quercus Park for four days of music.
The annual Tasmanian music festival, running from today until Monday morning at Quercus Park near Carrick on the banks of the Liffey River, has sold out four-day passes, VIP camping upgrades, Thursday day tickets and glamping packages.
Multi-day camping and day tickets remain available.
“We’re gearing up for an epic weekend with around 14,000 people joining the party,” a spokesperson told Pulse.
Headliners include Ocean Alley bringing sunset psych-rock on Friday, Sofi Tukker turning the paddock into a global dancefloor on Saturday and Sophie Ellis-Bextor delivering disco pop on Sunday.
The festival features six stages including Vibestown, The Bigtop, The Bullpen, Silvertongue and Little Island Rising, showcasing everything from live music to comedy, drag shows and artist interviews.
The Paddock Stage lineup includes powerhouse acts like The Veronicas, The Temper Trap, Flight Facilities, Peking Duk, Ball Park Music, Peach PRC, Mallrat, Genesis Owusu, Dune Rats, Baker Boy and Ruby Fields.
Vibestown Stage features alternative and indie favourites including Glass Media, Krystal Rivvers, Radium Dolls, The Belair Lip Bombs and Mia Wray.
The Bullpen will host quirky experiences like the Doof Stick Pageant and Bull Riding Comp, while Silvertongue Stage keeps audiences entertained with comedy and artist interviews.
Tasmanian singer-songwriter Sam McMeekin earned her spot on the lineup after winning triple j Unearthed’s Party In The Paddock competition with her new EP Amelioration.
Little Island Rising will spotlight other emerging Tasmanian talent throughout the weekend, giving festival-goers the chance to discover the next generation of artists.
Four artists will perform on Monday morning at the Little Island stage as a gentle musical recovery session.
Tasmania Police say they will maintain a high-visibility presence throughout the event to ensure people stay safe, with increased traffic management and random breath testing operations.
