Stars & Bars Festival, Media Release, 31 March 2025
Stars & Bars Festival rides again with a 2 day event in Heathcote coinciding with the Anzac day long weekend Friday 25th April and Saturday 26th April, 2025.
The Trail Blazin’, Star Gazin’, Hell Raisin’ Countrified Music Festival Concept, part magical mystery music bus tour part winery/brewery tour returns with the promise of some new innovations for this year’s Fourth edition.
Explore Heathcote and surrounds discovering some Legendary Locales with a fresh new Lineup featuring a Ragtag Roster of Rebel Rousers, Revolutionaries and Ramblers to soundtrack your sonic sojourn in Central Victoria’s Heartland.
The Drunken Poachers, Bog Log III, Mightiest Of Guns, Karl S. Williams & Sally Wiggins, Ezra Lee and His Boogie Woogie Band, Annie-Rose Maloney, Paper Jane, Ally Row + special guest DJ Chunky Love.
Reunite with mates Old and New for Friday Night Family Dinner at everyone’s favourite local The Union Hotel Heathcote for “Dinner and A Show” Stars Bars Style on Friday 25th April from 7:00pm featuring Ezra Lee & His Boogie Woogie Band, Paper Jane and DJ Chunky Love.
Join The Heathcote Express from 10:30am Saturday 26th April as it rolls out again for an Epic Multi Locale Magical Mystery Musical Bus Tour of the region where you’ll enjoy an early midday matinee show over lunch at the historic Axedale Tavern then onwards to Tellurian Wines for guided wine tasting and music overlooking a stunning serene vineyard vista before settling in at Shiraz Republic and Cornella Brewery for some sublime tastings, afternoon tea and relaxed tunes to usher in Golden Hour.
With the final destination on your whistle stop tour apexing in the now traditional Evening Session at Palling Bros Brewery’s Beer garden featuring The Drunken Poachers, Bob Log III and Mightiest of Guns from 6pm.
Soundtrack your sonic sojourn in Central Victoria with everything from Alt Country and Americana to Rootsy Folk, Rockabilly and Horror Country to Australiana Bluegrass, Deep Delta Blues and Electric Jungle Boogaloo plus a heavy dose of Classic Rock thrown in for good measure.
Going up the country…
Experience a countrified combo of amazingly talented artists, Legendary Locales while exploring the region’s finest wine, craft beer, artisanal spirits & food as well as that famous Heathcote Hospitality. Our Locales are much more than just pubs and wineries; they are immersive spaces with stories to tell, ideally suited for musical performances boasting indoor/outdoor stages featuring stunningly serene vistas.
Explore Heathcote as you Roadtrip the highways, byways and everything in between the to & from your favourite annual Central Victorian Stay-Cation Destination. Slow down the pace and immerse yourself in the charm of Heathcote. Attend the local Anzac Day Dawn Service, a spot of morning tea at the Heathcote RSL, a bit of Two Up, and take some timeout to explore the towns historic main street, renowned wineries, and artisanal producers before the tour begins. Heathcote is just over an hour from Melbourne, 45min from Bendigo and 2hrs from Geelong making Central Victoria an essential rustic, rambling, roadtrip adventure.
Buy the ticket. Take the ride…
- Ticket and event information https://www.starsandbars.com.au.
- 2Tix Onsale now via Oztix.com.au with options for every type of adventurer!
- Bus Tour: The Heathcote Express (incl. Palling Bros access): $145 + b/f Tickets Strictly Limited. ( Saturday 26/4/25)
- The Evening Session @ Palling Bros Brewery: $35 + b/f (Saturday 26/4/25 )
- Friday Night Family Dinner @ The Union Hotel: $20 + b/f (Friday 25/4/25).
