:: Funk N Grooves Festival 2010

By: Carmine Pascuzzi

The countdown is on with just over six weeks to go before the Funk N Grooves Festival sets up camp in the Hunter Valley on September 11, 2010. The festival originally morphed from Bimbadgen Blues, but this year F'N'G will settle into its new home at 1882 Broke Road (next door to Tyrrell’s Vineyards).

For years the Hunter Valley has attracted huge artists to headline spectacular outdoor events but in a region best known for its award winning wine the target market has predominantly Baby Boomers. Funk N Grooves is one of the first festivals in the wine country to cater specifically to Gen Y and Gen X music lovers. While the Baby Boomers still make up a large percentage of wine drinkers, 18 to 35 year olds are beginning to rival that number seeking new tastes and better quality.

With large open space, spectacular wine country views and some of the best Australian artist on offer Funk N Grooves is planning to launch into Spring with a bang and the biggest line up yet. Funk N Grooves Festival 2010 line up will be the biggest to date and will include Gyroscope, Spiderbait, British India, Bertie Blackman, Urthboy, Washington, Resin Dogs, Calling all Cars, The Bamboos, Skipping Girl Vinegar, Red Ink, Samba Frog and Boston Shaker.

Tickets are on sale here