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==Festival History== |
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The festival is mostly held in Queen’s Park, but there are a few separate venues: The Empire Theatre, Grand Central Shopping Centre, local churches and Toowoomba's CBD.<ref name="Photiou01">{{cite web |url=http://www.bmm.qut.edu.au/client.php?sid=28&rid=627 |title='Brisbane Media Map - Easterfest' |author=Photiou, Marie |date=[[2007-10-19]] |publisher=Queensland University of Technology |accessdate=2008-01-06 |format=html }}</ref>. Over 40,000 people attended the three-day festival in 2005<ref>{{cite web |author=Smith, Phil |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://www.abc.net.au/queensland/stories/s1333022.htm |title='Australian Gospel Music Festival - ABC Queensland' |date= [[2005-03-29]] |accessdate=2008-01-06 |format=html, Realmedia }}</ref>, and over 20,000 tickets were sold in 2006<ref name="Mullan01">{{cite web |author=Mullan, Catherine |date=[[2006-04-19]] |publisher=Queensland Uniting Church |url=http://www.journeyonline.com.au/showArticle.php?categoryId=1&articleId=444 |title='AGMF- it’s the vibe - Journey' |accessdate=2008-01-06 |format=html }}</ref>. |
The festival is mostly held in Queen’s Park, but there are a few separate venues: The Empire Theatre, Grand Central Shopping Centre, local churches and Toowoomba's CBD.<ref name="Photiou01">{{cite web |url=http://www.bmm.qut.edu.au/client.php?sid=28&rid=627 |title='Brisbane Media Map - Easterfest' |author=Photiou, Marie |date=[[2007-10-19]] |publisher=Queensland University of Technology |accessdate=2008-01-06 |format=html }}</ref>. Over 40,000 people attended the three-day festival in 2005<ref>{{cite web |author=Smith, Phil |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://www.abc.net.au/queensland/stories/s1333022.htm |title='Australian Gospel Music Festival - ABC Queensland' |date= [[2005-03-29]] |accessdate=2008-01-06 |format=html, Realmedia }}</ref>, and over 20,000 tickets were sold in 2006<ref name="Mullan01">{{cite web |author=Mullan, Catherine |date=[[2006-04-19]] |publisher=Queensland Uniting Church |url=http://www.journeyonline.com.au/showArticle.php?categoryId=1&articleId=444 |title='AGMF- it’s the vibe - Journey' |accessdate=2008-01-06 |format=html }}</ref>. |
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==Artists== |
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Each festival has well over 100 bands and singers performing through out the weekend, including 10-15 headlining artists, which have included [[Newsboys]], [[Jars Of Clay]], [[Superchick]], [[Delirious?]], [[Barlow Girl]], [[Pillar]] and [[Rebecca St. James]], among many others. |
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Upcoming artists for 2009 include [[Audio Adrenaline]] and [[Paul Colman Trio]] (both performing world exclusive reunion concerts)<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/03/24/2197515.htm</ref><ref>http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2008/03/24.EASTERFEST%2009%20SNARES%20AUDIO%20ADRENALINE%20WORLDWIDE%20EXCLUSIVE%20REUNION.asp</ref>, [[Naturally 7]] and [[newworldson]]. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 21:38, 2 January 2009
Easterfest (previously known as the Australian Gospel Music Festival) is a three-day music festival held in Toowoomba, Australia. Easterfest is one of the largest drug and alcohol free events in Australia, and has been informally dubbed "the Christian Big Day Out." [1] [2]
The festival began as a joint venture between business, community, government and church groups.
The first festival was held in 1999, with a mixture of successful and unsuccessful events. In 2001, the festival re-focused by holding most events in Queen’s Park (previously, events were held in multiple venues throughout the city). Since the move to Queen’s Park, the festival has grown enormously with huge growth each year.
During the Easter weekend, Queen’s Park and Toowoomba's CBD is converted into an impressive event precinct, packed with tents, stages and other attractions. Many visitors choose to camp in the Queens Park campground, adding to the atmosphere.
Youth and young adults make up a large proportion of the crowd, however, a focus on safety and security allows parents to relax while both they and their family enjoy the festival experience.
Festival History
The festival is mostly held in Queen’s Park, but there are a few separate venues: The Empire Theatre, Grand Central Shopping Centre, local churches and Toowoomba's CBD.[3]. Over 40,000 people attended the three-day festival in 2005[4], and over 20,000 tickets were sold in 2006[5].
References
- ^ "Thousands Flock To Gospel Music Festival". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2008-01-30.
- ^ "Joyous Festival of Faith". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 2008-01-30.
- ^ Photiou, Marie (2007-10-19). "'Brisbane Media Map - Easterfest'" (html). Queensland University of Technology. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Smith, Phil (2005-03-29). "'Australian Gospel Music Festival - ABC Queensland'" (html, Realmedia). Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Mullan, Catherine (2006-04-19). "'AGMF- it's the vibe - Journey'" (html). Queensland Uniting Church. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
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