Major upgrades end the drought for concerts at Centennial Vineyards

A major concert series will return to the Southern Highlands this Saturday after a decade's absence with chart-toppers Crowded House leading the charge.

Organisers of A Day on the Green said this Saturday's sold out event at Centennial Vineyards will be their biggest show in Bowral to date, with more than 10,000 music lovers expected, and it's thanks to some major upgrades.

Michael Newton, director of Roundhouse Entertainment, said the owners of the vineyard have built a new staging area for major events and spent a lot of time and money getting it right.

"It's now one of our best sites, it's just so gorgeous," Mr Newton said. "The old venue [to the right of the restaurant] was absolutely stunning but when it rained all that rain went into that ampitheatre from everywhere."

Mr Newton said they've had to cancel many shows at the venue in the past due to being "smashed" by weather while other shows had also been impacted, but he was excited for the new setup at the vineyard and clear skies forecast for the Easter long weekend.

"It just got too hard," he said. "But with this new venue ... it's very robust."

Mr Newton said the greatest part of his job was the actual concert days and being able to watch people have a great time.

"Standing in front of 10,000 people enjoying themselves and an artists that's really connecting to the audience and playing really well is just a good feeling."

https://www.adayonthegreen.com.au/crowdedhouse/

FLASHBACK: Lionel Richie performing at a day on the green in Bowral Centennial Vineyards in December 2007. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODO

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CONCERT**:

RUNNING ORDER

Gates Open: 2.00pm
Gordi: 3.15pm
The Teskey Brothers: 4.30pm
Crowded House: 6.00pm

PARKING

Onsite parking is now sold out, however there are a number of shuttle buses to get patrons to the show.

FREE BOWRAL TOWN RAPID SHUTTLE SERVICE Commences at 1:30pm and runs every 15 minutes to the venue until 5:30pm. Return shuttle services from 7:00pmStopping at Peppers Craigieburn / Crn centennial Rd & Boronia St / Bowral Pool, Bus Stop outside on Mittagong Road / Bowral Station, Station St Car Park- east side / Bowral CBD, Boolwey Street next to Public School / Loseby Park, Park Road opp Bowral High / Kangaloon Road, outside Bowral Golf Club.
FREE MITTAGONG RAPID SHUTTLE SERVICE Commences at 1:30pm and runs every 15 minutes to the venue until 5:30pm. Return shuttle services from 7:00pm.Caravan Park, Beatrice Street Bus Shelter - Tourist Information Centre, Old Hume Hwy - Mittagong Station, Regent Street - McDonalds/RSL Bus Stop, Bessemer Street - Welby, Bendooley Street & Old Hume HwyIf you missed adding a free Bowral or Mittagong town shuttle ticket to your Crowded House booking, please click HERE to book via Ticketmaster.
BERRIMA BUSLINES For bus services from the below locations, please book via Berrima Buslines HERE.Berrima Buslines services: Moss Vale, Bundanoon, Exeter, Sutton Forest, Berrima, Robertson, Burrawang, Hill Top, ColoVale, Camden, Picton, Tahmoor, Bargo, Yanderra, Yerrinbool, Campbelltown, Macarthur, Wollongong, Wilton, Shell Harbour, Albion Park, Ulladulla, Nowra, Kangaroo Valley, Goulburn, MarulanS
SYDNEY CENTRAL STATION CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS, EXPRESS COACH SERVICE Return tickets $65.00 per person Tickets are limited, prebook via Murray's Coaches HERE.
CANBERRA CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS EXPRESS COACH SERVICEReturn tickets $65.00 per person Tickets are limited, prebook via Murray's Coaches HERE.
TAXIS AND RIDE SHARING SERVICES We strongly advise against relying on Taxis and ride sharing services at the end of the night. Taxis will be in very short supply.

Site map for Crowded House, A Day on the Green, Centennial Vineyards in Bowral.

WHAT TO BRING

Seats are provided in the Reserved seating & Concert and Dining areas. You are permitted to bring a supermarket sized cooler bag into this area (must fit under the chair).
General Admission - BYO standard sized camping chair (back of chair no higher than 100cm). You are permitted to bring a supermarket sized cooler bag into this area. *At Kings Park only - Low-to-the-ground beach style chairs are recommended in the General Admission area. High back (deck/camping) chairs are permitted, however will be positioned at the rear of the venue.
Payment by card only at bars and merchandise marquees, no cash sales. Food trucks will take payment by card or cash.
Pack your COVID essentials bottle of sanitiser and a face mask.
Sealed plastic bottled water (still or sparkling) up to 1.5L in size. Empty translucent plastic bottles can be brought into the venue to use at our free water stations.
Food - there is also a selection of food available for purchase
Event sites are in wineries, which have some sloped and uneven areas. Wear sensible footwear I gumboots for wet weather.
Bring sunscreen and a hat! Please note: there are no sheltered areas - come prepared for rain or shine.
For sunny days make sure you wear a wide brimmed hat for protection and bring plenty of sunscreen with you.
If the forecast is for rain please bring suitable shoes a poncho or raincoat.

WHAT CAN'T I BRING

Alcohol, non alcoholic drinks - this includes juice, soft drinks, sports drinks (the only exception is sealed plastic bottled still or sparkling water up to 1.5L in size) - a day on the green is a licensed event, alcohol is available for purchase at all venues. Empty translucent plastic bottles can be brought into the venue to use at our free water stations.
Metal cutlery, including cheese knives.
Selfie and Go Pro sticks.
Aerosols, sunshades, tents and tables.
Umbrellas, even if its raining.
Glass - this includes wine glasses, jars, or any other containers or items made of glass
Professional cameras (including SLR's & any camera with a removable lens) and sound and video recording equipment. For full details read the answer to 'Can I bring my camera or sound and video recording equipment?' below.
Pets (other than guide dogs)
Beanbags, blow-up air chairs or lounges.
No hard coolers, eskis, cooler bags larger than 26L (cabin sized).
There will be a security check at the gate and prohibited items will be confiscated.
Roundhouse Entertainment does not take any responsibility for confiscated items.
Camping in the car park or anywhere on the site is strictly prohibited.

Crowded House are touring again with A Day on the Green. Picture: Supplied

WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN

Kids under 12 years are free in general admission lawn area. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or legal guardian at all times.

For parents considering bringing a baby to a day on the green - bringing your baby is entirely your prerogative, however not recommended, for both the child's wellbeing and safety, and your enjoyment of the show.

Please note: there is no shade or protection from sun or rain.

Prams are not permitted in the aisles in the seated area, regardless if you have an aisle seat.

CAN I DANCE

Patrons will not be stopped from standing in front of their allocated seat during the performance.

However, patrons are NOT allowed in the aisles or to dance anywhere other than in front of their own seat. Consideration of your fellow concert goers is expected at all times.

Aggression, Intoxication or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and will result in ejection from the venue.

WHAT IF I GET HUNGRY

You are permitted to bring your own food to the event however we do have a broad offering of food vendors onsite at all events.

Every attempt is made to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for by the contracted food vendors however if you have a specific dietary requirement it is advised to bring your own food.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Accessible toilets, parking and viewing areas are available at all venues. Please Note: a day on the green shows are held at wineries so there will be some sloped and uneven areas.

A dedicated parking area is available at all sites and is located close to the entry into the event. Just look out for the signs to accessible parking upon arrival, they will be sign-posted.

Companion card - Companion Card holders are entitled to a free ticket for their carer.

Toilets - Assessable toilets are located in the main toilet areas on site.

For all details on the show, please visit: https://www.adayonthegreen.com.au/help/faq

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