Pumping up the kicks for Falls

Isom Innis from Foster The People once said “Let’s line-up the Jamieson and just have a good time catching up and meeting new people!”, which is something the lines of what many festival artists and attendees plan to do at Falls this year.

Having only been to Australia once before to perform three years ago, Isom is looking forward to the great vibes Falls Festival brings.

“It’s our first time performing at Falls and we’re so excited,” Isom said.

“We expect Tequila, kangaroos, great music and a lot of fun. I would say Falls Festival has to be one of the top five festivals in the world.”

Now onto their third record, the critically acclaimed Sacred Hearts Club, the boys have built a reputation for fist pumping choruses and melodies that worm relentlessly into your brain, refusing to leave until you hear them just one more time.

A band built for the live stage, Foster The People are primed and ready.

“Expect leather pants, quick costume changes, kinetic energy, amazing tracks and a high energy performance to get everyone jumping up and down,” Isom said.

“The Kooks are good friends of ours too so I hope we get to hang out with them and also do shots with Liam Gallagher at the bar!

“We can’t wait to get back to Australia and drive down the Great Ocean Road again.”

Foster The People will be playing their set on Friday December 29 on the Valley Stage from 10.30pm – 11.30pm.

If you’re one of the lucky ones who nabbed a Lorne Falls Festival ticket to bring in the New Year with style, then the below is a snapshot of what you’ll need to know to avoid any hassles throughout the weekend.

Rule Book

There aren’t many rules for Falls, but here are some you need to follow.

1. No BYO alcohol. Let’s be real, security has seen all the hiding places you could think of. Don’t risk it; you will be ejected from the festival.
2. Falls is a Total Fireban site. If you have a gas bottle that you need for additional travelling either side of Falls, you can drop this at the amnesty site for a gold coin donation and collect it as you leave.
3. No recording. Respect the artists and just enjoy the moment! If you were on stage it would suck to see people’s phones instead of faces.
4. No couches at the festival. We all love comfort, but too many have been left behind as landfill. Try hammocks or camping chairs instead!

If it’s illegal offsite then it’s illegal onsite, police and sniffer dogs will be in attendance at the festival keeping an eye out. Also don’t pat the sniffer dogs, they’re hard working fluffballs.

Parking

If you’re heading to Falls and camping onsite, your car will be parked next to your tent space. This must remain in place until the end of the festival when everyone departs on January 1. To camp and park next to your friends, arrive in a convoy.

There is no day parking available, cars left along the roads to Falls will be towed away. For those without wheels, there are shuttle buses connecting Lorne and the festival site; the bus stop is located opposite the kindergarten on Smith Street.

There are no drop-off zones at the festival site, so utilise the bus shuttle service from Lorne as the goodbye zone.

Wristbands

Tickets will be scanned in exchange for wristbands. Keep this arm candy on you at all times, otherwise you’ll find yourself outside the festival fences with no friends or place to celebrate the New Year.

Phone Apps

In this savvy digital age, Falls Festival organisers have made it super easy to plan your weekend. You can now view who, when and where each artist will be playing across the Festival and set a personalised planner via the app. This can be downloaded at the Falls Website fallsfestival.com/lorne.

Extras

The White Rabbit Saloon makes its debut appearance at Falls Lorne this year. A replica of Jack’s favourite Lynchburg watering hole, the two-story structure offers a unique space to enjoy great company and watch the main stage.

Head to the White Rabbit Saloon to check out a range of DJ’s, including Balta, Brad Mayes, Callum Robertson, House Cat and Dirge, Max Martini, Togar and Will Ryan.