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Iconic Aussie acts Icehouse to headline new Hobart music festival By the C

A line-up of legendary Aussie acts are heading to Hobart for the state’s first instalment of a beloved music festival that graces world-famous beachside locations. LINE-UP + TICKETS >>

Icehouse to tour for Great Southern Land 40th anniversary

A line-up of iconic Aussie acts are heading to Hobart this summer for the state’s first instalment of the beloved music festival By the C.

After gracing famous beachside locations across the country over the past few years, the event will make its debut in Tasmania on Friday February 4 at the Royal Botanical Gardens, presenting legendary homegrown talent.

Breaking News Breaking News Icehouse lead singer Iva Davies. Picture: Cybele Malinowski
Breaking News Breaking News Icehouse lead singer Iva Davies. Picture: Cybele Malinowski

Headliners Icehouse will showcase their Great Southern Land 2022 Concert Series to music lovers as part of the experience, in celebration of the hit’s 40 year anniversary which has become a summer anthem since debuting at number 5 on 1982’s Australian Singles Chart.

Aria Hall of Fame’s James Reyne, famous for his hit track ‘Boys Light Up’, will also be putting on a show alongside power rock duo Killing Heidi, who dominated Triple J’s Hottest 100 in the early 00s.

James Reyne will perform at the Royal Hobart Botanical Gardens for By the C festival in 2022.
James Reyne will perform at the Royal Hobart Botanical Gardens for By the C festival in 2022.

Apart from a stellar line-up of artists the festival will boast food trucks and pop-up bars by Hobart’s waterfront.

The event’s announcement comes after Premier Peter Gutwein advised Public Health would be reviewing restrictions for dancing and those standing with a drink.

Tickets to By the C will go on sale on Saturday November 20 via ticketmaster.com.au

chelsea.cosgrave@themercury.com.au

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