Event: Rainbow Serpent Festival (beaufort,Vic) Jan 23-26, 2009 - 30th October 2008

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Dam it can't Rainbow one year hold it the weekend Sydney and Melbourne Big Day Outs aren't on???

[THE_MIKE]

* Dowload the 'Application of Interest' Workshops Space here.
* Dowload the 'Application of Interest' Kids Space here.
* Dowload the 'Application of Interest' Video Arts Lounge here.
* Dowload the 'Application of Interest' Light Workers Area here.
* Dowload the 'Application of Interest' Pyschic Readings here.
* Dowload the 'Application of Interest' Transformational(Massage) Space here.

[THE_MIKE]

Main Stage Lineup

Beckers
(Sprout - Germany)Domestic
(Homega - Israel)Andromeda
(Echoes / Vaporvent - Spain)D-nox & Beckers
(Electribe - Germany)Wrecked Machines
(Spun - Brazil)DJ Pena
(Flow - Portugal)Perfect Stranger
(Iboga - Israel)The Nomad
(Freshaudio - New Zealand)Mista Savona
(Australia)Bluetech
(Native State - USA)Shadow FX Vs Tetrameth
(Zenon - Australia)Green Nuns Of The Revolution (Live)

Market Stage Lineup

Bass Bin Laden
Heath Myers
Miyagi
Spoonbill
(Omelette - Australia)Kasey Taylor
(Vapour Recordings - Australia)Ryo
(Solstice Music - Japan)Tim Harvey
(Green Ant - Australia)Gabe
(Spun - Brazil)Sun Control Species
(Iboga - Australia)Jonny Mac
(BUS - Australia)Tom Cosm
(New Zealand)Ozzy
(Tribeadelic - Australia)Gavin Martin
(Open Records - Australia)Andrew Till
(Psyharmonics - Australia)Sensient
(Zenon Records - Australia)Oblique Industries
(Australia)Continuum
(Disoma - Australia)Simon Sleiker
(Monotremes - Australia)Aaron Smiles
(Australia)Ido Ophir
(Homega - Israel)Mathew Jonson
(Wagon Repair - Canada)Talpa
(Up-Records / MMR - Serbia)Deadbeat
(Wagon Repair - Canada)OKA
(Soultree United - Australia)Bassnectar
(Om Records - USA)Loopus In Fabula
(Fabula Records - Italy)Far Too Loud
(Funkatech - UK)D-Nox
(Sprout / Electribe - Germany)Alex
(Up Records - Australia)Reality Pixie
(Gi'iwa / Vertigo - Australia)
(Flying Rhino - UK)

Green Energy Stage Lineup

Raptor
(Australia)Atonix
(Australia)Ketamind
(Australia)Urban Monkeys
(Open / Bus - Australia)Ben Evens
(Interview - Australia)Voice Of Cod
(Organic - UK)

Chill Stage Lineup

Zen Lemonade
(Tokyo/Melb/Bali)Ollie Olsen
(Psy-Harmonics - Australia)Hesius Dome
(Psy-Harmonics - Australia)Bent Intent
(Regen / Biosine - Australia)Dakini
(Australia)Deep Fried Dub
(Australia)Don Peyote
(Interchill - Australia)Flippo
(Australia)Invader Tron
(Australia)J - Dub
(Australia)Jesscat
(Australia)Murmur (Wow & Flutter)
(Phar-Psyde - UK)Paul Abad
(Australia)Robodop Snei
(Australia)Spider Orchid
(Australia)Sunsaria
(Australia)d-Rektional
(Australia)Sun:monx
(Native State - USA)Bluetech

[THE_MIKE]

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With only 6 weeks to go, Rainbow is really taking shape.

With a host of new act announcements, further detail on the workshops, speakers, performers and activities ... now is the time to start figuring out how your going to spend the jam packed 4 days we have on offer.

New content is going up on the Rainbow site every day and there is no way we can jam it all into the mailer, so remember to click the links to really dig into Rainbow Serpent Festival 2009

Music

Green Nuns of the Revolution
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Peter Digital
(Digital Structures, Sweden)

Zen Lemonade
(Bali)

Shadow Fx Vs Tetrameth
(Zenon Australia)

Far Too Loud
(Funkatech, UK)

Loopus In Fabula
(Fabula Records, Italy)

All Up Well Over 100 Artists Across 5 stages!

http://rainbowserpent.net/event/2009/music/


Lifestyle

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Workshops on:

* Energy and Ceremony
* Sound and Percussion
* Movement and Dance
* Circus Arts
* Indigenous Culture

Guest Speaker / Presentations on:

* Health and Wellbeing
* Spirituality and Ceremony
* Community
* Personal Development

http://rainbowserpent.net/event/2009/lifestyle/


Art & Performance

Rainbow Serpent Festival is focused on creating a multi-sensory expression of arts and culture as an inspiration and reflection of our global community.

Whether its an installation, visual or performance art or something entirely new we want to give all people not only the opportunity to explore their ideas but also the platform to display them to their peers.

Performances from:

* The Amazing Drumming Monkeys
* The Love Dusters
* Live Wire
* Oogly Sensey
* Enigma 4
* Empyrean
* Sebastian Rideaux
* Puzzle Dust

http://rainbowserpent.net/event/2009/arts/


***Tickets***

Ticket release schedule:

1st Round EB: $100 + BF
(mailing list members only - SOLD OUT)

2nd Round EB: $125 + BF
(mailing list members and public - SOLD OUT)

3rd Round EB: $150 + BF
(now available online and in usual outlets while stocks last)

General Presale: $175 + BF

On The Gate: $200

Get tickets here:
Green Ant Tickets | Fri. 23 January, 2009 - Mon. 26 January, 2009 - Rainbow Serpent Festival 2009 @ Beaufort - Around 2 hours from Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC Australia

GreenTix is Rainbows online ticketing provider and once again we are happy to announce that for each ticket purchased online a tree will be planted as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainable and greener practices.




Charter Bus to and from Rainbow

Don't have a car? Well we have the solution, and in the process you can help reduce your carbon emissions and get to and from the festival safely with no hassles and no rest breaks!

The luxury air-conditioned bus or busses (depending on demand) will leave Melbourne CBD 4pm Friday 23rd January (Sharp) and take you directly to the festival site in Beaufort. It will then depart the festival site 7.00pm (Sharp) Monday 26th returning you to Melbourne CBD.

Limited spaces exist so get in quick and secure your seat before they all go. They all sold out last year so don't miss out.

Cost: $49 Return + BF.

Book your bus ticket here >> Green Tix | Fri. 23 January, 2009 - Rainbow Serpent Charter Bus @ Beaufort - Around 2 hours from Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC Australia

Please note bookings close strictly on Saturday 16th January. It is your responsibility to make both departure times, no refunds can be given for people that miss the bus or change their mind.


**It's back!!!**

[THE_MIKE]

Bring you USB Stick

As a part of the Hub there will also be a media and resource centre where you can bring along your USB stick and Hard Drive to download documentaries, e-books and articles from various topics. Topics will range from sustainable design, environmental issues, healing to sacred plants, tribal living and more.

There is power in discussion, sharing of information and the networking of a community. So come along to exchange information, share your own wisdom and learn from our Elders who will help to ground and facilitate the space. Elders from all walks of life will take turns to anchor the energy, teach, heal and provide spiritual and pragmatic advice as needed.
The Hub is to be a meeting of the minds, bodies and souls in a safe place designed to harness the wisdom, passion and knowledge of our community.

[THE_MIKE]

Directions and Transport

How to get to Beaufort in Western Victoria.

FROM MELBOURNE

Take the Western Highway [M8] past Ballarat and continue on till you reach Beaufort [about 20 minutes past Ballarat]. This is your last stop for food, drinks, petrol, etc so stock up. Just as you enter the town turn left at the traffic lights (Lawrence St, there is a supermarket on this corner). Follow this road (becomes Skipton Road) for about 6km headed for Skipton. Watch for signs and slow down to make a right turn. Drive carefully down this dirt road till you reach the checkpoint. All turns will be clearly marked. Total travel time under 2 hours from Melbourne. The checkpoint will be operating from midday Thursday till Monday. Remember there is no access to the site until midday Thursday, so do not turn up earlier than this.
FROM SYDNEY

Drive to Melbourne. Get onto Western Highway (via Western Ring Road) heading for Ballarat. Follow instructions as from Melbourne.
FROM ADELAIDE

Take the freeway heading for Melbourne. Pass through Arrarat. About ½ hour after Arrarat you will be approaching Beaufort. Look for the traffic lights at Lawrence St just after the main strip of shops, turn right here and follow instructions as from Melbourne above.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

V-line runs trains to Beaufort each day. The trains below are direct and will be serviced by the Rainbow Shuttle Bus for transport out to the festival site and back to the station. There are other services available not listed here, however transport to and from Beaufort Station and the festival site will need to be organised by you.

To view the V-Line timetables and to purchase tickets, please click here.
To Rainbow Serpent Festival

Friday 23^th January - Melbourne To Beaufort from Southern Cross Station
V-Line Intercity
Departs Melbourne, Southern Cross 08:10
Arrives Beaufort Station 10:07
V-Line Intercity
Departs Melbourne, Southern Cross 12:08
Arrives Beaufort Station 14:06
V-Line Intercity
Departs Melbourne, Southern Cross 18:25
Arrives Beaufort Station 20:12
Saturday 24^th January, Melbourne To Beaufort from Southern Cross Station
V-Line Intercity
Departs Melbourne, Southern Cross 08:08
Arrives Beaufort Station 10:07
V-Line Intercity
Departs Melbourne, Southern Cross 18:08
Arrives Beaufort Station 1h 53min 20:01

[THE_MIKE]

Rainbow Serpent is once again looking like the festival not to miss this summer.

With a host of new act announcements, further detail on the workshops, speakers, performers and activities… now is the time to start figuring out how your going to spend the jam packed 4 days on offer over Australia Day long weekend in January.

New content is going up on the Rainbow site every day and there is no way to jam it all into this email, so remember to click the links to really dig into Rainbow Serpent Festival 2009.

Music







PLUS

Perfect Stranger (Iboga, Israel)
Andromeda (Echoes / Vaprovent, Spain)
DJ Pena (Flow, Portugal)
Talpa (Up-Records / MMR, Serbia)
Bassnectar (Om Records, USA)
Deadbeat (Wagon Repair, Canada)
Spoonbill (Omelette, Australia)
The Nomad (Freshaudio, New Zealand)
OKA (Soultree United, Australia)
Mista Savona (Australia)
MISO (Australia)
School of Dub (Australia)
Mystic Beats (Australia)
The Woohoo Review (Australia)
Rapskallion (Australia)

All Up Well Over 100 Artists Across 5 stages!

click here for full bios >> Rainbow Serpent Festival > event > 2009 > music



Lifestyle

The Lifestyle Village at Rainbow consists of a three day program of interactive opportunities for our Rainbow family to achieve personal growth, and enhance your daily life through access to alternative wellness practices and artistic activities. Come and contribute to key health, environment, technology and social topics through viewing documentary films, listening to forums, and engaging in discussion.

Guest Speaker / Presentations on:

* Health and Wellbeing
* Spirituality and Ceremony
* Community
* Personal Development

Workshops on:

* Energy and Ceremony
* Sound and Percussion
* Movement and Dance
* Circus Arts
* Indigenous Culture

click here for more info >> Rainbow Serpent Festival > event > 2009 > lifestyle

Video Arts Lounge

Abstract short films, Found Footage mash-ups, high art, low art, experimental music videos, fictional documentaries, disinformation, kaleidoscopic Schwarzeneggers, inane non-sequiturs, Polish and Japanese animation, Mr. T, live video art performances and Dadaism: What do these have in common? They are all things you are bound to see in the Video Arts Lounge this year.

Some of the video arts attractions include:

* Pixel Pirates II : Attack of the Astro
* Elvis Video Clone
* The Min Min Lights
* Ultimate Reality by Dan Deacon and
* Jimmy Joe Roche
* T.D Shagga’s Funkadelic Key Party
* Anna Ce’s Cochlear Explosion
* Hefty Occular Output (H.O.O)
* Oxygene (Special Ambient VJ set)

click here for more info >> Rainbow Serpent Festival > event > 2009 > lifestyle

Art & Performance

Rainbow Serpent Festival is focused on creating a multi-sensory expression of arts and culture as an inspiration and reflection of our global community.

Whether its an installation, visual or performance art or something entirely new we want to give all people not only the opportunity to explore their ideas but also the platform to display them to their peers.

Performances from:

* The Amazing Drumming Monkeys
* The Love Dusters
* Live Wire
* Oogly Sensey
* Enigma 4
* Empyrean
* Sebastian Rideaux
* Puzzle Dus

click here for more info >> Rainbow Serpent Festival > event > 2009 > arts



Tickets

Ticket release schedule:

1st Round EB: $100 + BF
(mailing list members only - SOLD OUT)

2nd Round EB: $125 + BF
(mailing list members and public - SOLD OUT)

3rd Round EB: $150 + BF
(mailing list members and public - SOLD OUT)

General Presale: $175 + BF
(now available online and in usual outlets while stocks last)

On The Gate: $200

Get tickets here >> Green Ant Tickets | Fri. 23 January, 2009 - Mon. 26 January, 2009 - Rainbow Serpent Festival 2009 @ Beaufort - Around 2 hours from Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC Australia


Charter Bus to and from Rainbow

Don't have a car? Well we have the solution, and in the process you can help reduce your carbon emissions and get to and from the festival safely with no hassles and no rest breaks!

The luxury air-conditioned bus or busses (depending on demand) will leave Melbourne CBD 4pm Friday 23rd January (Sharp) and take you directly to the festival site in Beaufort. It will then depart the festival site 7.00pm (Sharp) Monday 26th returning you to Melbourne CBD.

Limited spaces exist so get in quick and secure your seat before they all go. They all sold out last year so don't miss out.

Cost: $49 Return + BF.

Book your bus ticket here >> Green Tix | Fri. 23 January, 2009 - Rainbow Serpent Charter Bus @ Beaufort - Around 2 hours from Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC Australia

Please note bookings close strictly on Saturday 16th January. It is your responsibility to make both departure times, no refunds can be given for people that miss the bus or change their mind.

[THE_MIKE]

Hey guys.

One week to go before Rainbow Serpent Festival takes off for another amazing Australia Day long weekend. We hope you are as excited as we are!

Set Times are now up on the website.
http://rainbowserpent.net%2Fevent%2F20 09%2Fset_times%2F

As is the site map.
http://rainbowserpent.net%2Fevent%2F20 09%2Fsite_map%2F

The second charter bus from Melbourne has 15 seats left at the time of writing this so go here if you still want tickets.
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.greentix.com.au%2Fevinfo.ph p%3Feventid%3D30085

All other information can be found on the Rainbow website, there's a lot of content this year so it's good to have a read and plan ahead.

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://rainbowserpent.net%2Fevent%2F20 09%2F

See you all soon!!

Rainbow