And we’re proud to say not much has changed! Southbound is back to nature with the finest rollcall of rockers, boppers and noise makers this side of Pluto.

The Kooks

So, without further adieu, may we introduce the Southbound family for 2009. First up, a very big group from a very little country…those great Scots Franz Ferdinand. Now, say ‘yeah’ for our raucous Swedish brothers The Hives. And we see you’ve already met The Kooks. Watch those sharp horns…The Cat Empire can get a little wild. Now come and meet the rest of the family – there’s Gomez over in the corner playing ping-pong with Pete Murray. And that’s our American cousin Donavon Frankenreiter getting all philosophical with his northern neighbours Tegan And Sara.

Pete Murray

And on the trampoline, that’s The Grates with Atmosphere featuring Brother Ali. And there’s Faker playing doctors and nurses with Jamie Lidell. Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed And The True Loves – please play nicely with Architecture In Helsinki! Oh, and there’re the twins…Birds Of Tokyo and Karnivool. Aren’t they cute? But they’re almost as hyperactive as A-Trak.

The Mystery Jets and The Drones are some of the brightest in the bunch. Oh, and that’s Soko messing about with TZU, Liam Finn and Wolf & Cub – she’s visiting from France.

And there you have it – the Southbound family. But that’s not all…there are plenty more of us. But you’ll get to meet the rest in the months ahead.

More than 30 international, national and local artists will make the fifth annual Southbound the finest yet on Friday, January 2 and Saturday, January 3, at Sir Stewart Bovell Park, Busselton.

It all kicks off on Friday, January 2, when campers arrive, and continues on Saturday, January 3, with campers departing the festival site on Sunday, January 4. This year we’ve expanded the Friday night program to include its very own exclusive performances. Unlike previous years, however, we will be releasing a very limited amount of tickets for Friday – so lucky day-trippers can experience the exclusive Friday entertainment – for the first time. These changes are a great development for Southbound, as it truly progresses into a two-day format.

Saturday will see some of the globe’s finest purveyors of sweet sound on four stages, garnished with a colossal feast of art, culture and community at WA’s most environmentally friendly festival. Head to www.sunsetevents.com.au to see the full day-by-day artist breakdown.

The Grates

Happy Camper Tickets – These include two nights camping on Friday and Saturday night, plus the full weekend of entertainment and are $197 + booking fee.

The Hives

Festival Ticket: Two Day Pass – For the very first time Saturday ticket holders can obtain a strictly limited amount of Friday tickets for an additional $70. That’s $189 + booking fee for two days’ worth of festivities…

Festival Ticket: Saturday Only – Saturday tickets are $119 + booking fee.

Cat Empire

Or if you’re up for a bit of convenience, snap yourself up a Pampered Camper ticket, which will make it all the more easy – arrive with your tents already set-up in a prime position! Now, that’s the business.

Gomez

Head to www.sunsetevents.com.au for more all ticketing information, where you’ll also find information on VIP tickets.

We encourage you to contribute the Optional Green Fee for an extra $3, which will be used to offset your carbon emissions to and from the festival.

Donavon Frankenreiter

Public tickets go on sale Monday, September 15.

However, you still have until midnight, Sunday, August 31 to subscribe at www.sunsetevents.com.au and register for the Pre-Sale Ticket Ballot and secure your tickets to Southbound 2009. Best of all subscription doesn't cost a thing!

Tegan and Sara

On Wednesday, September 3, successful applicants will be contacted and entitled to secure up to four tickets per person. Pre-Sales close at midnight on Friday, September 12.

Southbound 2009 is all ages, and camping tickets are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent of legal guardian.

See you there!