Tasmania’s annual ‘Party in the Paddock’ festival will return for its 12th edition in 2025.
The announcement comes amidst uncertainty in Australia’s music and arts scene due to a cost-of-living crisis, with popular mainland festivals Groovin The Moo and Splendour In The Grass being cancelled in recent weeks.
Organisers Vibestown Productions say despite the industry chaos, Party In The Paddock is moving forward with full force.
The four-day festival will again take place in Carrick from February 6th to 9th, with Director Jesse Higgs saying the team remain committed to providing people with “the magic” of an immersive, multi-day camping festival.
“We recognise the importance of these events as not only avenues for entertainment but also vital platforms for community engagement, artistic expression and economic support for local businesses and artists,” he said.
“It’s the most important time in our history, after running this event as a locally owned and operated business for the last twelve years, that we receive more support from the state government.”
Higgs said an increase in funding was currently being sought to secure their future as Tasmania’s leading music and arts festival.
“In this next chapter, we’re here to make PITP as synonymous with Tassie as ‘The Jack Jumpers’ or the coming ‘Tassie Devils’ AFL team.”
“We believe that Music and Art are and should be valued just as much as sports. Tassie, this event is for you, let’s lock in another decade.”
Vibestown plans to open Early Bird ticket sales in the coming months, with the waiting list available here.
