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earth hour unplugged @ the zoo
SATURDAY 27 MARCH
5.30-9.30pm
Lights out from 8.30-9.30pm
Celebrate Earth Hour 2010 at Melbourne Zoo by attending our live acoustic concert in the Zoo's Bandstand situated in the lush surrounds of the Zoo gardens with exotic animals nearby. A great opportunity to bring along your picnic hamper and participate in Earth Hour 2010 by relaxing to the summer sounds of some of Melbourne's finest musicians.
Performers
The concert event will feature Tim Rogers & Band, Wagons and Blackchords.
Gates open at 5.30pm, music will kick off at 6.30pm with the support act. Selected wildlife viewing until 7pm.
Tim Rogers & Band [Acoustic Mode]
Melbourne's favourite musical larrikin, charismatic and flamboyant front man of Australian band You Am I, solo artist and actor extraordinaire Tim Rogers will grace the stage at Melbourne's iconic Melbourne Zoo for Earth Hour Unplugged. Tim has been very busy of late, currently writing a cabaret show based on Deadly Sin, the music for the play ‘Mary MacLane" and has also been touring the country with You Am I promoting their current rock masterpiece ‘Dilettantes'. Blessed with the ability to make words sing Tim will bring his band of like minded collaborators to the stage to perform a multitude of songs from Tim's many projects. Tim promises 67% less bad language but 34% more humour and corresponding pathos that could either be deemed ‘camp' or ‘ingenious'.
Wagons have a unique ‘country-noir' sound that has earned them many rave reviews and The Age EG Album Of The Year award in 2009 for The Rise And Fall Of Goodtown. United by their love of the music of Scott Walker, Lee Hazelwood, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and the harmonies of the Louvin' Brothers, the five school friends have been together since the late 90's, performing the songs of their enigmatic leader, Henry Wagons.
http://www.wagonsmusic.com/
Blackchords
Melbourne band Blackchords' self-titled debut album released last year has been acclaimed as ‘One of the best Australian debut releases' (Reverb Magazine), with critics raving that their darkly majestic collection of understated songs recalls the best bits of Ryan Adams, Elbow and Jeff Buckley. This will be one of the last shows in Australia before they jet to the UK to perform at the prestigious Great Escape Festival in May.
Green Event
Earth Hour @ the zoo will be run as a green event and to ensure we neutralise the carbon emissions produced for the event, some proceeds from Earth Hour @ the zoo will go to ensuring the event is carbon offset.
Tickets
Buy Tickets Online Now! or call 1300 ZOOS VIC (1300 966 784)On-line tickets will not be available from 12.00am on the day of concert 27/3/10. Any remaining tickets can be purchased on the day of the concert at the zoo entrance from 5.30pm (subject to availability). To avoid disappointment we recommend you pre-purchase your tickets.
Full $36.00
Children $24.50
Double Pass $64.80 (2 x Adults)
No concessions.
FOTZ members
FOTZ members receive 20% discount on tickets. Please note FOTZ membership is not transferable.
Other Information
Location
Elliot Avenue, Parkville. The concert will be held in the Bandstand at Melbourne Zoo's lawn areas.
To ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone, ticket numbers will be capped. To make sure that you can attend the concerts of your choice we recommend that you pre-purchase your tickets to avoid disappointment.
Concert Times
Entry to the Zoo is permitted from 5.30pm for concert ticket holders. Support act to commence at 6.30pm and conclude at approximately 9.30pm.
Wildlife viewing
There will be an opportunity to view animals in the surrounding concert area until 7pm. These may include the Big Cats, Bears, Lions, Wild Dogs, Reptiles, Giraffes, Zebras and Giant Tortoises.
Not Permitted
Tables, market and beach umbrellas, glass, tents and sun shelters, balloons, party poppers, balls, roller blades, skate boards, whistles are not permitted in the Zoo. Melbourne Zoo is a non-smoking venue.
Minors
All minors must be accompanied by their parents or a legal guardian. If they are not they can be refused entry and will not receive a refund on their tickets. Proof of ID may be requested.
What To Bring
You can bring your own picnic hamper and BYO drinks including beer and wine. We encourage responsible consumption of alcohol by all patrons. For the viewing convenience of all patrons picnic blankets are recommended, patrons who bring chairs may be asked to sit on the rear of the lawn areas to avoid obstructive viewing for other patrons.
Melbourne Zoo is and outdoor all weather venue so be prepared and bring appropriate items for all weather conditions.
Food
The Zoo's in-house caterers Delaware North will have a range of food on offer including beverages such as Victorian wines along with several local beer favourites. There will also be our favourite Rainforest Alliance coffee, Schweppes cold beverages and Nestle Peters ice-creams.
See the full Zoo Hamper Options (opens in a new window)
Parking
Ample parking is available around Melbourne Zoo.
There are also several public transport options. Tram 55 runs from William Street Monday through Sunday. Trains run from Flinders Street Station on the Upfield or Gowrie lines Monday through Sunday, stopping at Melbourne Zoo's own Royal Park Station.
TICKET CONDITIONS
Cancellations
The Zoo Twilights raincheck policy is consistent with the normal Zoo regulations of NO RAINCHECKS.
In the event that a performance may need to be cancelled, every effort will be made to communicate this information to visitors, through the media, website, phone, signage at the Zoo entrances and via information from the admissions staff.
Considerations for exceptions to the above policy will apply in the following situations:
- The Zoo is closed prior to 7.00pm due to storm damage or for emergency reasons.
- Cancellation of advertised performance due to inclement weather prior to the band going on stage, where the visitor may not have received warning of the cancellation, prior to entering the Zoo.
Cancellation of advertised performance for other reasons, prior to the band going on stage, where the visitor may not have received reasonable warning of the cancellation, prior to entering the Zoo.
Viewing
The Earth Hour Unplugged event is a general admission picnic-style event, so full visibility of the Bandstand cannot be guaranteed - some views may be obstructed.
Refunds
We strictly do not offer refunds unless it is in the event of a concert cancellation.
To claim a refund call 1300 ZOOS VIC for a form to be sent to you.
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