By Anthony Nguyen
The University of South Australia kicked of the new academic year with its first annual UniSA Gear Up music and arts festival as part of its O’Week festivities on the 27th of February this year.
Two stages, located on George Street and the Lion’s Courtyard, housed the performances of over 20 bands and artists who played periodically throughout the day with a massive lineup including many local Adelaide groups as well as some international bands, including Ball Park Music, Hungry Kids of Hungary, The Salvadors, Asta, Quaint Attraction and Busby Marou.
The live bands created a lively atmosphere throughout the afternoon attracting a large crowd to enjoy the music. Since there were two stages, two bands would usually playing simultaneously on opposite sides of the campus leaving endless musical entertainment throughout the day.
Spread across the City West campus of the university are also other fun activities for other people to occupy themselves whilst waiting for their favourite bands or just to explore the campus. Additional entertainment and attractions include various food stalls, a silent disco, a crazy photobooth and buskers of all kinds.
Unfortunately the weather was not the most ideal with the heavy overcast and drizzling rain, but that did not stop the huge amount of people who turned up with many show-goers participating and enjoying the live bands outdoors in the rain.
The University of South Australia hopes to make this event an annual festivity. Entrance is free for all UniSA students and staff, for anyone else entrance tickets are $30 through the FringeTix Office.
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