Groovin The Moo arrives in Lismore this Saturday 9 May. Set times and the event map have landed ahead of the festival’s regional debut, outlining a day designed to build steadily rather than spike early and burn out. It’s a rollout that trusts the audience to move with it, from first note to final lights.
Opening duties fall to Planet Music Homegrown Hero winner Mr Rhodes, a slot that carries both expectation and opportunity. From there, the early stretch leans into discovery, with Angel White, The Colliflowers and Maple’s Pet Dinosaur setting a tone that feels loose but deliberate.
By mid-afternoon, the tempo shifts. The Terrys bring their sunburnt indie energy, before The Chats cut through with their no-frills punch. Baker Boy follows, grounding the run with a set that tends to pull crowds inward as much as it pushes outward.
As daylight fades, the programming pivots. Kath Ebbs Presents Cowboy Country acts as a hinge point, resetting the room before a run of headline sets that carry real weight. Dope Lemon, Ninajirachi, Matt Corby and Tones And I each bring distinct textures to the evening, before Denzel Curry closes the night with a set built for impact.
Away from the stages, the festival leans into its setting. A curated lineup of food vendors drawn from Eat the Streetthreads local flavour through the site, reinforcing the idea that Groovin The Moo isn’t just passing through Lismore, it’s working with it.
With the map and set times now live, the message is simple: plan your route, pace your day, and let it unfold.
