With only a few days until the Woodstock 50th anniversary celebration at Oaklands, everything is in place for a great day's entertainment.
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Pre-show entertainment on Saturday, October 5, starts at 3pm and features some of the region's finest young talent.
Lillian McVeity, The Chordroys, Felicity Dowd, and Juliette and Zoscha Fitzmaurice are sure to set the mood for the big Woodstock show that kicks off at 6pm.
The show is compered by Australian National Busking Champion Mike Martin who will delight the crowd as Country Joe McDonald.
Michael Menager is Richie Havens, Corinne Gibbons performs Joan Baez material, Sam Stevenson takes on Joe Cocker, Blood Sweat & Tears, and Keef Hartley, while Chris O'Donnell pays tribute to Arlo Guthrie and Canned Heat. Phoebe Mills tears into Sly and the Family Stone.
The Figmentz own Stacey Mills takes the role of Janis Joplin, and Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane).
Fabulous young rockers Bournda Rock revisit Jimi Hendrix, Pete Wild and his band pay tribute to The Band, Mojo performs Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Who, and Ten Years After.
Meanwhile the Figmentz will honour Santana, Crosby Stills and Nash, together with their great horn section and special guest percussionist John "Trapper" Trevena.
Great concert sound and lightning from Simon Smith, Gary Williams and Gerry Corcoran round out a spectacular event.
The day is fully catered by Longstocking Brewery and The Oaklands Event Centre, so no BYO permitted.
Tickets are available at the gate or at Longstocking, or you can book through the Figmentz Facebook page or Eventbrite.
To save time on the day, cash is the quickest option.
Bring a chair, or a rug. Dress up Woodstock style and dance and sing along to these classic songs performed by the region's finest.
Some VIP tickets are available through Longstocking or Oaklands Events.
Gates open at 2.30. Adults $45, 12-18 year olds $25, kids under 12 are free.