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Announcing Push Over 2008

The Push presents PUSH OVER 2008

Monday 10th March @ The Abbotsford Convent
1 St. Heliers Rd, Abbotsford

30+ artists over four stages!
British India, Capeside, Carpathian, CC Martini,
Closure in Moscow, Cog, Custom Kings, Dead Letter Circus,
Famous by Association, 50 Lions, The Galvatrons,
The Getaway Plan, Gyroscope, Her Nightmare, In Fiction,
Mere Theory, Muph & Plutonic, Paris Wells, Shihad,
Stealing O Neal, The Vasco Era and Young & Restless.
Plus the Push It Hip Hop Arena & FReeZA Push Start Grand Final

~ Tickets on sale Monday December 24 through Ticketek, Missing Link,
www.oztix.com.au & www.moshtix.com.au ~

Here it comes again! Tickets for the biggest all-ages show of the year, PUSH OVER 2008, are now on sale. This all ages extravaganza will take place at the old Abbotsford Convent, on Labour Day, Monday 10th March from midday to 8pm.

Featuring its hottest line-up yet with some of the most recognised bands on the Oz Music scene, PUSH OVER 2008 presents over 30 all-ages favourites across four big stages. The day also includes the FReeZA Push Start Grand Final with finalists: Conrad and the Barbarians, Krank, Monkey Chops, Neon Love, No Way Out, Pat & Brendan, The Rustys, The Strydes & Yelka Ishmakovich all competing for the top spot.

For those who come down to get down, the Push It! Hip Hop Arena returns with a vengeance, featuring Muph & Plutonic, Paris Wells & CC Martini plus the always-popular Emcee and 3 on 3 Breakin' Battles.

With non-stop performances on four stages all day, as well as artist signings, market stalls, amusements and a range of food available, including vegetarian, punters can expect to be thrilled from start to finish.

Tickets are $50 + booking fee and on sale from Ticketek 132 849, Missing Link 9670 8208, Fist2Face, Greville Records and online through www.oztix.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $60 unless sold out.

This is the Sixteenth Annual Push Over festival presented by youth music organisation The Push and enjoyed by thousands of young punters in a no passouts, all-ages, fully supervised, drug, alcohol and smoke-free environment. The Push - www.thepush.com.au - produce a range of events, projects and training programs to support young people to develop skills and get great music happening in their own communities. Push Over is supported by FReeZA and FReeZACentral.

Push Over 2007 a Massive Success

The Fifteenth Push Over saw 3,000 young people converge upon Shed 4 at Docklands to witness blistering sets of musical brilliance by all ages favourites Silverchair, Something for Kate, Behind Crimson Eyes, Karnivool, The Spazzys, Bliss N Eso and loads more. No incidents were reported by security or St John’s and punters had a blast in a fully supervised, drug, alcohol and smoke-free event.

The stunning Docklands waterfront location combined with the glorious sunshine and later on, the bright lights of the city created an impressive festival environment. Bands extended their signing times to ensure that no punters missed out on their chance for an autograph.

Nine bands representing the music being made by young people across Victoria battled it out in the FReeZA Push Start Grand Final on the Push Start stage. Congratulations go to winners Lemonsmile, a post-punk rockin’ foursome from Strathmore. Lemonsmile were rapt with their prize which includes studio recording time and mastering. Congratulations also to The Fearless Vampire Killers who took out second place and the APRA Musicianship Award..

One of the judges Nicole Jones of Shiny Records says, “I was amazed at how talented all the bands in Push Start were! Push Start is a great initiative, and it is so important that organisations such as The Push help new and emerging bands get a foot up into the industry.”

Young bands across Victoria looking for their big break can now download Expression of Interest forms for the 2007 FReeZA Push Start competition from www.thepush.asn.au to be part of Push Over in 2008.

The Push It! Stage saw over 100 young people participating in the break dancing battles and the Emcee freestyle competition, with the K.O. crew winning the 3 on 3 breakin’ battle and Nikoteen taking first place in the Emcee freestyle competition.

The Push extends a huge thank you to all of the artists, punters, staff and volunteers who made Push Over 2007 such a huge success.

Push Over is supported by Triple J, FReeZA and FReeZACentral.

 

TIPS FOR THE DAY

TIPS FOR THE DAY
• Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated.
• Don’t forget to eat – your body needs fuel to keep you going.
• When you are in the crowd remember to be responsible and careful of those around you.
• Organisers recommend hats, sunscreen and earplugs. If it rains, bring a raincoat. Dress for comfort – not fashion – remember it can be a very long day.
• An ATM and public phone are on site.
• Free water is available.
• catering is providing food, including vegetarian options and drinks all day.
• Free sunscreen and $1 earplugs are available from the Push information stall.
• Cloakroom facility is available for 50 cents (mobile phones and wallets not accepted)
• ENJOY YOURSELF.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• Push Over 2007 is a fully supervised drug and alcohol free event. Strictly no passouts.
• Attendance is at own risk and management reserves the right to refuse entry.
• Minimum age is 8 years old only if attending with adult guardian, otherwise minimum age is 12.
• Organisers shall not be held liable for any loss, injury or damages sustained at the event. Crowd surfing, stage diving, moshing, skanking and climbing are dangerous activities that may result in injury to your self or others. Patrons who engage in these or other dangerous activities will be removed from the event. The organizers will not accept any responsibility for injuries or damages sustained from these activities.
• No glass is admitted to the event. Only up to 600ml sealed water bottles admitted.
• All bags will be searched upon entry.
• Video cameras are not allowed. Still cameras are allowed at own risk.
• Skateboards, inline skates or umbrellas must be cloaked at your own expense or will be confiscated.
• Anyone found carrying weapons will not be admitted.
• Intoxicated persons not allowed.

ASSISTANCE ON THE DAY
• Push Over will be supervised by Push staff.

• Push Patrollers
• Push Patrollers are young people experienced in running and attending large all-ages events, and are available throughout the day to assist you with general information, or to find help if you are not feeling well or safe. Look out for them in orange Push Patroller vests in the crowd if you need any help.

• Crowd Controllers
• Push Over Crowd Controllers, New Breed, have 15 years experience working with FReeZA, The Push and other all-age events, and are there to look after you.

• St John Ambulance
• St John Ambulance will be in attendance all day to attend to minor illness or injury and will liaise with Metropolitan Ambulance Service in case of emergency.

• Push Over On-The-Day Hotline – 0438 584 563.

For further information
Call The Push during office hours on (03) 9380 1277.

MAIN STAGE TIMES
12.00 DOORS
12.20-12.50 MAMMAL
1.10-1.40 CHILDREN COLLIDE
2.00-2.30 TRIAL KENNEDY
2.50-3.20 HORSELL COMMON
3.45-4.15 BEHIND CRIMSON EYES
4.40-5.10 THE SPAZZYS
5.35-6.05 BLISS N ESO
6.35-7.05 KARNIVOOL
7.35-8.15 SOMETHING FOR KATE
9.00-10.00 SILVERCHAIR

PUSH START 2007 STAGE TIMES
12.20-12.40 LEMONSMILE
12.50-1.10 INERTIA
1.20-1.40 HIROSHIMA WILL BURN
1.50-2.10 THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS
2.20-2.40 SILHOUETTE
2.50-3.10 LOW VITALITY
3.20-3.40 22 STRINGS
3.50-4.10 ELSEWHERE
4.20-4.40 INNOVATION
5.00-5.30 FIRE UNDERGROUND
5.50-6.20 ARPEJIO
6.40-7.10 TRIPLE J WINNER
7.30-8.00 ANGELA'S DISH

PUSH IT! HIP HOP ARENA
12.00 DOORS
12.00-12:50 DJ MZRIZK
12.50-1:50 PUSH UNDERGROUND
1.50-2.00 HOLLABAK DANCE CREW
2.00-2.20 FORTHWRITE
2.20-2.45 DJ CRO$$FIRE
2.45-3.10 ROUND 1 BREAKIN' BATTLE FEAT. JEZROC
3.20-4.05 LOW DEF
4.05-4.25 WICKID FORCE BREAKERS
4.25-5.10 ART OF WAR
5.10-5.40 EMCEE BATTLE
5.40-6.00 DJ MZRIZK
6.00-6.15 ROUND 2 BREAKIN' BATTLE FEAT. JEZROC
6.15-6.25 X-CAPE/HI-VOLTAGE DANCE CREW
6.25-6.40 SONIC MANIPULATOR
6.40-7.25 ILLZILLA
7.25-7.35 VIKINGS DANCE CREW
7.35-7.50 FINAL BATTLE FEAT. JEZROC
7.50-9.00 DJ CRO$$FIRE

ARTIST SIGNING TIMEs

TRIAL KENNEDY 12.30-12.50

HORSELL COMMON 1.00-1.20

MAMMAL 1.40-2.00

CHILDREN COLLIDE 2.30-2.50

BLISS N ESO 4.15-4.35

KARNIVOOL 4.40-5.00

BEHIND CRIMSON EYES 5.30-5.50

THE SPAZZYS 6.00-6.20

SOMETHING FOR KATE 6.30-6.50

SILVERCHAIR 7.00-7.40