Author: OutInCanberra

It was the perfect day. The sun was shining, the punters were smiling and the line-up was the best Canberra has ever seen. It was clearly time for Groovin’ The Moo 2010 at the University of Canberra (UC).

As the gates opened onto the UC ovals, the punters streamed in to a barrage of beats and smiles. The line-up was strong from start to finish and patrons were quick to migrate to the three stages of the festival.

The University of Canberra has joined a nationwide campaign against global poverty and to celebrate the University’s entertainment branch, UC LIVE! is hosting a FREE concert headlined by two huge names in Australian Music – Evermore and Blue King Brown. Joining them on the stage will be Bonjah, Diafrix, Zoophyte, Vox Congo and local lads Hancock Basement as part of the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Road Trip.

UC LIVE! is proudly presenting this concert, which can be enjoyed free of charge however numbers are strictly limited so get your ticket fast. Tickets are available at www.mphconcert.com

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