Girlfest

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Member Since: 16/01/2007
Band Website: http://www.girlfest.org/
Band Members: Well here we go again another absolute cracker is being put together, for all of you for the up coming GF08. For those that made it for GF07, you know what I am talking about, and yes you are right I can not argue, it is well worth the trip. For those of you that are yet to experience what they are all talking about, come play with us this coming January, 25th-28th. We guarantee you it is worth the short flight or drive to the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Queensland Australia.Girlfest is the by far the biggest and best party weekend within the women’s community in Australia. Set in a 5 star resort and held over 3 days, the past two years has seen over 2000 women from every square inch of Australia gather at the Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Resort. This year Girlfest 08 has been moved to the Hyatt Resort Coolum on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The weekend also attracted women from Canada, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, London, New York, San Francisco and parts of Asia.The weekend features some of the best female stand up comedians, rock bands, DJ’s, and Blues and Jazz artists from Australia and abroad. It also includes a high grade film night and a Bon Fire on the beach.The response to Girlfest in both ‘06’ and ‘07’ has been nothing short of sensational. As this event is the only one of its kind in Australia, it is growing in branding and name recognition on a weekly basis. With the potential of a 5000 women event, Girlfest is well on its way to reaching these attendance figures within the next few years.With names such as Judith Lucy, Julia Morris, Meshel Laurie, are just a few of the big names in comedy that have graced our stage. Finding Stella the biggest lesbian front band out of San Francisco and Australia’s very own Marie Wilson etc..The weekend starts on the Friday night at 8pm with the now famous GF comedy night, this bill over the past 2 years has grown to be very well respected by peers within our industry and known to be one of the best female comic talent line up’s each year in the country. This is followed by the high vibe sounds of a Dj in one of the many bars located on site for Girlfest.Saturday morning roles round and it really kicks up a gear with the start of a full days line up of female led rock bands, taking the crowds to the high energy levels for the next 7 to 8 hours. The stage is set around the resort pool, allowing everyone to lay around and swim in the pool as the are entertained by these awesome women. Just when you thought you have had a big day in the beautiful Queensland sun, the Saturday night entertainment comes into its own levels. We have 2 dance parties one with Retro sounds for all us oldies that are not into the 4am + finishes. The first dance party starts around 9pm and goes till just short of midnight. We have the ID Studio dancers perform their show and this is well worth the view. The second dance party is for those that are chasing the heavier dance music and willing to party on till the early hours of the morning.If either of these dance parties are not your thing. Then, Girlfest has two bar areas that are their for your entertainment one of the bars is for the mellow out crowds that would like to sip a good wine or a very smooth Scotch and listen to the smooth sounds of vocals with acoustic guitars. The second bar which is located just a hop across the path this is the more upbeat live band sounds with a covers band keeping the room full of energy and the crowds dancing and singing to wee hours of the Sunday morning.Sunday, well this is just as jammed packed as the Saturday with a slower start to the morning sound not to hurt the heads from the night before. As we progress through the day the bands get a little funkier in their groves till about 4 to 5 pm. After another big day in the sun we are heading into the Sunday evening and the closer of Girlfest 08.On the Sunday night we have our movie night featuring 2 lesbian international movies and if possible movies not yet seen in Australia. If sitting around in the theater is not your thing, then you can come join us outside on the Beach where we will be having our own Bon Fire with the mellow sounds of some acoustic artist.The Sunday night finishes about midnight and you have all the time in the world to have a sleep in on the Monday as it is the Australia Day long weekend the Monday is the public holiday.Girlfest has also organized this year for hikes up Mt Coolum, for the more energetic among us, as well as Tennis, Beach Volley Ball and Beach Footy for those not wanting to listen to bands all day. There is an award winning Day Spa and not to forget the beautiful PGA tour stop Golf Course. All in all, Girlfest tries and according to our customers have succeeded in providing a little something for everyone.Come visit us at www.girlfest.org have a look around our site we have sections from 07 as well as 06. Come experience what they are all talking about!!!!!Nicci, Wendy and The Pink Girls
Loves: girls, dancing, sushi, the lesbian community, girlfest!!!
Influences: Hi EveryoneFor the savvy Girlfest experts among you, you would know that I hold a block of rooms at the resort so that all of the artists and Pink Girls can stay onsite. This year, like the past couple of years, I have some spare to release. Now, I know there is a wait list at the resort for some rooms, and don't panic...all of you on the list will get an option before anyone else.I have been asked about sharing, and how you go about it? You will all be glad to know that the Notice board is back up and running again for those of you wanting to share accommodation. It is a great way of getting in touch with everyone on our database to see if they are also looking for share accommodation, and a great way to make new friends.I have had some emails, claiming GF08 is too expensive when it comes to accommodation this year. In fact this is not correct and it is actually cheaper than if we had stayed at the previous venue. Especially if you are taking up one of the Villas, then you can put 4-6 people in one of these apartments and the cost comes down to about $100 per night. This in itself is cheaper than the past couple of years. If you are undecided about staying onsite, I can't tell you enough how much staying at the Hyatt will enhance the whole GF experience. This is why we sell out so quickly onsite as it is truly the best way to experience GF08. This is not to say that you have to stay onsite to be able to enjoy GF08...it is in our view and the main feedback from those who have stayed elsewhere that staying at the venue is the best way to experience Girlfest. You can walk back and forth to your rooms and there is all the fun of the after parties in different rooms...why would you want to miss out on the whole experience of Girlfest?Our biggest feedback over the past couple of years is that majority of you wanted apartment style accommodation; we have been able to do this at the Hyatt. We don't have many rooms left, but to give you an easier way of working it out...Golf Villa, Lake Villa and Ambassador Villas - These rooms sleep 4-6 people and works out to only be $121 per night for the 4 of you. Bringing it down lower again with 6 to $96 each per night.The Ambassador Residence sleeps 9 people and works out at $165 per night for 9 of you...wow there is your own little Girlfest right there in this area... there are only 2 of these rooms left!!!If you stay off site by the time you catch cabs or have a designated driver that has to miss out on having some drinks with all her friends, fuel back and forth...add this all up and you are really better off staying onsite.So jump online and book a spot before you miss out!!!See you in 18 weeksNicci and The Pink Girlsx
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