Greazefest

GREAZEFEST, Australia's longest running hot rod & rockabilly festival to celebrate 24 years of rocking out to retro: August 2, 3 and 4

 

Mark the diary for August 2, 3 and 4, and prepare for three days of rockabilly and hot rods at GreazeFest, Australia's most iconic and longest running Rockabilly and Kustom Kulture festival.

 

Celebrating its 24^th year of putting the cool in cruise and rock into retro, this Ultimate Kustom Kulture Weekend will take place at the Redland Showgrounds and stars hot rods & classic cars, and an Australian and international music program with headliners C.W. Stoneking & His Primitive Horn Orchestra plus Marti Brom (USA).

 

There will be hot rods, customs and classics, plus vintage fashions, market stalls, art displays, automobilia, amazing rockabilly gear, a Pinup Party world record attempt (!) and supercool hair-stylists, all alongside a jam-packed schedule of 22 live bands and DJs performing rockabilly, rock'n'roll and vintage music and of course, there's a huge dance floor for rock and rolling, jiving and strolling – rockabilly style!

 

Taking centre stage is the Hot Rod Show, as more than 500 enthusiasts from across Australia show off their candy-coloured and chrome dream machines. American and Australian classics through to the 1970s will be on show, plus vintage motorbikes, hot rods, muscle cars and daily drivers, with all entrants going in the running for the coveted GreazeFest Trophies.

 

A highlight this year will be the Pinup Party 2024 where an attempt will be made to set a record for the highest number of pinups captured in a single photo!! Everyone is invited to celebrate the iconic pinup styles from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s with wonderful retro fashion and hairstyles (think Pompadours, Ducktails and Flat Tops for the guys, and Victory Rolls, Pin-Up Bangs and Beehives for the gals)!  The Pinup Party and group photo will be held on Saturday August 3 at 11.30am at GreazeFest.

 

Special guest artist at GreazeFest 2024 is expert pinstriper (the freehand decorative artwork featured on cars) and acclaimed international artist, Wildman from Mooneyes, who is traveling from Japan exclusively for the event after 13 years absent. Fans are welcome to bring their favourite piece to be pinstriped. Meet Wildman - from Mooneyes Japan 

 

The new theme for the GreazeFest Art Show in 2024 is the License Plate Art Show. Almost 60 Australian artists have been invited to transform a motor vehicle license plate into a stunning work of art, in support of long-time GreazeFest charity partner the RSPCA. All creations, be they painted, sculpted, milled, rusted or chromed, will be on public display for the public vote, plus plates can be purchased.

This year GreazeFest proudly partners with Live Music Australia to promote and support live and original Australian music and includes a special showcase on Sunday August 4, 9am to 6pm featuring Australian performers, including:

 

• C.W. Stoneking & His Primitive Horn Orchestra
• Pat Capocci
• The Mezcaltones
• Twang
• The Flattrakkers
• Peaches and the Alphasonics
• The Linelockers
• DJ Leapin' Lawrie (spinning all Australian recordings)

• Marti Brom (USA)
• C.W. Stoneking & His Primitive Horn Orchestra
• Rusty Pinto
• Pat Capocci
• The Detonators    
• Benny and The Fly By Niters
• 'Kid' James
• The Mezcaltones
• The Flattrakkers
• Twang
• The Linelockers
• The Walters
• Miss Teresa and her Rhythmaires
• Lovejoy Surf
• Jake and the Cadillacs
• Paulie and his Crazy Rhythm Boys
• Peaches and the Alphasonics
• The Black Dakotas
• Smokin' Firebirds
• DJ Swingabilly Ray
• DJ Leapin' Lawrie

 

 

A BIT ABOUT ROCKABILLY: Rockabilly was born in the mid-1950s, when a young Elvis Presley brought country music and rhythm'n'blues together in a powerful amalgamation at Sun Studios in Memphis. Other Sun acts such as Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash propelled the genre with signature rhythms, twangy guitars and rebellious flair. As this new music was embraced across America, the exciting sounds of rockabilly evolved into rock'n'roll, giving birth to an entire musical genre that shaped the music world as we know it today. Modern rockabilly culture celebrates vintage aesthetics, including stylish fashions, elaborate and intricate hairdos, stunning classic cars, and even old school tattoos. Rockabilly's legacy endures, influencing modern music and lifestyles, and is celebrated through festivals, clubs, and an enduring global fanbase. GreazeFest is the Australian flagship event.

 

GreazeFest 2024

The first weekend of August in Brisbane, where rockabilly rhythms rule!

Friday August 2 - 7pm to midnight

Saturday August 3 - Day Events - 10am to 5pm

Saturday August 3 - Night Events - 5pm to 10pm

Sunday August 4 - 9am to 6pm

Venue: Redland Showgrounds, Long Street, Cleveland, Qld

Tickets and Web: www.greazefest.com

Daily Schedule: www.greazefest.com/pages/day-schedule/

Instagram: @Greazefest

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreazeFest

 

GreazeFest 2024: the top 10 must-dos -

 

Mark the diary for August 2, 3 and 4, and prepare for three days of rockabilly and hot rods at GreazeFest, Australia's most iconic and longest running Rockabilly and Kustom Kulture festival. Don't miss…

 

Hot Rod Show

Taking centre stage is the Hot Rod show as enthusiasts from across Australia showcase their candy-coloured and chrome dream machines. Vehicles will include American and Australian classics through to the 1970s, plus vintage motorbikes, hot rods, muscle cars and daily drivers.

 

Live Music 

Always dedicated to celebrating the genres of rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, country and rhythm'n'blues: representing the origins of contemporary music, GreazeFest will host three days of live acts and dancing with a talented line-up of 22 bands and DJs.

 

Dancing

A huge dance floor is set for rock and rolling, jiving and strolling. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or you just want to feel the groove, GreazeFest welcomes and celebrates dancing! Join us for a weekend of bopping and hip-shaking or just take a seat and watch the merriment.

 

Live Music Australia Showcase

This year sees GreazeFest proudly partner with Live Music Australia - an Australian Government initiative - to promote and support live and original Australian music, GreazeFest will be presenting a special showcase featuring an exciting line up of Australian performers on the Sunday of the event.

 

GreazeFest Pinup Party 2024

The Pinup Party will be a journey through the decades as we celebrate the iconic pinup styles from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Fashion fans can choose their outfit and hairstyles as we gather together for a fun affair with vibrant colours, retro vibes and a cheeky sensibility.

 

License Plate Art Show

Over 55 Australian artists will transform a motor vehicle license plate into a stunning work of art, in support of the RSPCA. Attendees can purchase plates, or vote for their favourite design, with net proceeds going to the RSPCA.

 

Meet Tiki Stacey – timber sculptor

Tiki Stacey is a skilled timber carver who finds inspiration in her passion for mid-century modern, tiki culture, surf music and vintage fashion. You can meet Tiki Stacey at GreazeFest on Saturday and Sunday.

 

Meet Wildman - from Mooneyes Japan

Expert pinstriper and international artist Wildman from Japan will be in situ at GreazeFest to demonstrate his fine line painting skills and meet with kustom kulture enthusiasts. Attendees are welcome bring along a favourite piece to have pinstriped.

 

Market Stalls

The GreazeFest Markets are an annual destination for the cool and the curious. Each year the event presents an exciting range of market stalls and talented creators, featuring artwork, vintage wares, automobilia, rockabilly gear, plus barbers, stylists and more.

 

Food Trucks

GreazeFest features a fine selection of gourmet food trucks where revellers will be able to enjoy selections including American BBQ, Mexican, Japanese, Indonesian, German, Pizza, Kebabs, Quality Coffee, Ice Cream and more.