Australia Day Dig 1100 Concert
**see below for wet weather information
Aussie rock group Thirsty Merc, Tim Freedman from The Whitlams and songstress Zoë Badwi will headline Parramatta’s free Australia Day Dig 1100 Concert on Thursday 26 January.
The concert’s family-friendly line-up starts at 7pm with an Ice Age 4 encounter when the wacky and loveable goofball Sid and the nutty as ever Scrat perform live on stage.
Australian songstress Zoë Badwi will then amaze crowds with her up-beat dance music, followed by rock legend Tim Freedman who will take to the stage before Thirsty Merc perform as the final act of the evening.
The night will conclude at the Australia Day fireworks finale at 9pm.
Audiences are encouraged to don their best Australia Day outfit for a chance to win a meet and greet with Thirsty Merc and Tim Freedman on the night.
Concert Program:
6pm Official welcome
6:05pm Anthem and song performed by The Heartbeats
6:15pm Ice Age Show
6:45pm Zoë Badwi
7:20pm Tim Freedman
8:15pm Thirsty Merc
9pm Fireworks finale
The Dig 1100 Concert will live stream at mobile.ausdayparramatta.com.au on all smart phones.
Plan your day ahead and get to the Parramatta Australia Day free Dig 1100 Concert early to avoid disappointment as there are limited spaces. Once the event is at full capacity, for safety reasons, you will not be able to gain entry.
For more information about Parramatta Australia Day celebrations or for a list of the full program visit www.ausdayparramatta.com.au.
For the safety and comfort of all patrons and visitors, this is a no glass event. Remember: no glass on the grass.
**Spectators interested in attending Council’s early morning hot air balloon program, Aerial Carnivale, are encouraged to call our Wet Weather Line 9294 8586, or follow @discoverparra and track the #ausdayparra hashtag on Twitter, for up to the minute updates.
The fly-away, and tethered, hot air balloon rides are subject to weather conditions on the morning of Australia Day. A final decision on whether the program will proceed is expected to be made by 5:30am.
In the event of Aerial Carnivale being cancelled, those who had purchased hot air balloon ride tickets are eligible for a refund or can choose to have their funds donated to Parramatta Mission.
The remainder of the Australia Day event, which will feature an assortment of entertainment, kids’ activities and performances in Parramatta Park, from 6am-9pm, is planned to proceed as scheduled, however some programming is subject to change, depending on the weather.
The fireworks finale at 9pm will proceed, despite any rain.
