Like the rest of the country, we at the AU review cannot wait for Australia Day and with it comes the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown. Now that Hottest 100 is closed, venues around the country are announcing special parties to coincide with the announcements on Australia Day. With so many events going down on the day it's hard to decide which place to go and what to do. Not to fear though, for the AU review has taken the liberty in providing you with the highights from around the nation to celebrate the largest music poll in the world.
BRISBANE
The Fox Hotel has the perfect mix for a terrific Australia Day, and that is good food, good beer and good music. The venue will be hosting an Australia Day Craft Beer Festival that will include over 40 craft beers on tap, beer education classes, people's choice awards and a vast array of gourmet food stalls. All this combined with the Hottest 100 for the price of zero dollars, what more could you ask for? More info at http://www.thefox.com.au/australiadaybeerfest/
The Electric Playground in Fortitude Valley will be hosting an Australia Day Pool Party with three stages including DJ's Baby Gee, Silver Sneakers, Danny Tand the Hottest 100 countdown. Tickets are available from http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=24514 - More info at http://www.electricplayground.com.au/
Alloneword in Fortitude Valley will be hosting a Back Yard BBQ listening party that will include a three hour package of food, beer and wine. Tickets are $65, more info at http://www.alloneword.com.au/
SYDNEY
While most of Sydney's music goers will be watching the Hottest 100 from the big screen at the Big Day Out festival, The Annandale Hotel will take care of the rest with a listening party as well as a free live performance by local band Spurs For Jesus. The festivities start at 10am, more info can be found at http://www.annandalehotel.com/anh/eventdetails.asp?id=2954
MELBOURNE
Melbourne once again proves itself as THE music capital of Australia, with a host of big name acts playing at venues around the city to celebrate Australia Day.
No doubt the biggest ticket in town will be at The Espy Hotel with local rockers British India teaming up with one of the pioneer hip hop DJ's, DJ Yoda. The venue will also be playing the Hottest 100 countdown as well local acts Demon Parade, Royston Vasie, Good Vs. Evil and Mu-Gen. Did we mention that it was free? More info can be found at http://www.espy.com.au/
Not to be outdone, the St Kilda Bowls Club will be hosting the first of its Bowled Over Summer Series for 2012. The day will include a damn fine lineup consisting of Kingswood, Crooked Saint, Dirt Farmer and July Days. There will also be barefoot bowling, BBQ delights and, of course, the Hottest 100 countdown. Doors open at 12pm, tickets and more info can be found at http://tonedeaf.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=24887
The Revolver Upstairs has just thrown their hat into the Hottest 100 countdown ring with a huge range of special guest DJ's playing after the countdown and long into the night. Some of the acts playing include Hans DC, Nikki Sarafian & Jake Judd, Sam Gudge, John Doe, Sean Rault, Jesse Young and Hey Sam. Colonel Tan's kitchen will be serving up a special Aussie Day inspired Chilli Beef Basil Pie with Musie Peas & Hot Sauce. All this for free, more info at http://www.revolverupstairs.com.au/
ADELAIDE
No doubt the biggest Hottest 100/Australia Day party in town will be Sand City happening at the City Beach Volleyball Courts. The day is set to be huge with Triple J regulars Illy and Owl Eyes headlining the event as well as the countdown being played throughout the day. Kick back on the beach with some excellent live acts in true Australia Day fashion! Tickets can be purchased at http://eventfeed.eventshop.com.au/public/htmlfeeditemview.php?itemid=8038
Not far away local indie act Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! will be playing at The Crown & Anchor with Sincere Grizzly. Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! have been busy touring around the country recently and are excited to be playing back in their hometown on Australia Day. Tickets are $5 with doors opening at 7pm.
PERTH
The Rosemount Hotel is the place to be in Perth for all your Australia Day and Hottest 100 celebrations. The party kicks off at probably the earliest time in all of Australia (disregarding the 3 hour time difference from the east coast) at 9am. There will be live music happening at 6pm with the likes of local bands Cavefire Cinema, Sleeping Giant, Gombo and Animal all playing on the main stage. There will also be DJ's playing in the Beer Garden. Best of all, its free!
More info can be found at http://www.rosemounthotel.com.au/events/201201/australia-day-triple-j-ho...
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