Golden Plains puts on ultimate party

MUSICAL talent from across the globe hit the stage over the long weekend at the Golden Plains Music Festival.

More than 10,000 people flocked to the Meredith Supernatural Ampitheatre (SUP) in Meredith to attend the 18th edition of the event.

 

Heads were bopping, couches were dance upon, and lights and music flickered as the crowd moved in rhythm to some of the world’s top acts.

 

The festival launched on Saturday with a special smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country.

Public Figures got things moving, before Nigeran-British musican Obongjayar launched the SUP into a new dimension past sunset.

 

Kiwi musician Marlon Williams put on a performance for the ages, complemented by the amazing talents of the Yarra Benders and the NGĀ MĀTAI PŪRUA choir.

 

Australian electronic legends Cut Copy had the dancefloor moving, with their tracks Lights and Music and Hearts on Fire met with plenty of shoes off – a Meredith tradition for those wanting to celebrate their favourite song.

American brother-sister duo Frost Children were also a crowd favourite with their hyper-pop anthems.

 

Way Dynamic had a strong crowd turn out for their set on Sunday morning, before The Gnomes and This is Lorelei took to the stage.

 

Disco sensation Francois K put on a classic dance party in his slot, setting the scene for the infectious spirit of Jalen Ngonda. Best known for his instantly recognisable track If You Don’t Want My Love, the American describes his own sound as “modern soul with a touch of the Beach Boys and the Beatles”.

 

Ty Segall rocked the crowd out before headliners Basement Jaxx went crazy, celebrating their top hits with the biggest crowd turn out of the festival. The British duo’s major hit Where’s Your Head At had the crowd jumping up and down.

 

London-based DJ’s Crazy P hit the audience with a taste of the grooves, with top songs Heartbreaker, Like a Fool and One True Light rocking out.

Sally C followed, before Ok Williams closed the festival in style.