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As the countdown begins for Cooly Rocks On, the full festival program has been released with something on offer for everyone. Whether you have an appreciation of classic cars, love watching live music or enjoy celebrating and paying homage to the lifestyle of years gone by, Cooly Rocks On 2022 has it all.
As Cooly Rocks On gets set to descend on Coolangatta on the Gold Coast from 8-12 June, in what is a truly spectacular time of the year, the festival will showcase the very best of the motors, music and lifestyle of yesteryear across five action-packed days.
A highlight of this year’s program will be The Johnny O’Keefe Story starring Vicky O’Keefe, which will headline Saturday night in the Elvis Precinct.
Vicky O’Keefe will present The Johnny O’Keefe Story – click to download and access full Media Kit
“I haven’t played at Cooly Rocks On for several years and I cannot wait,” said Vicky O’Keefe, fresh from performing on a cruise in the United States. “I’ve done many shows at the festival, over past years. Cooly Rocks has a fantastic vibe and everyone is there for a good time.
“This year’s show The Johnny O’Keefe Story is a tribute to my Dad. Performing his hits on stage, particularly the duet with him, will not only be emotional for me, but for my Dad’s many fans. I am so looking forward to presenting The Johnny O’Keefe Story in the marquee at this year’s Cooly Rocks On.”
Tickets for The Johnny O’Keefe Story are on sale now and are selling fast.
“Cooly Rocks On is set for one of its biggest festivals yet,” said Councillor Gail O’Neill. “The program is absolutely jam-packed, and it is wonderful to have Vicky O’Keefe returning with her not-to-be missed new show. There are so many free activities for the public, we expect a huge crowd to turn out for it.”
The festival offers a range of free live entertainment options from rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly and swing performances across a variety of outdoor stages and venues, along with a limited number of ticketed shows, including the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist (UETA) Contest.
Contestants from across Australia and New Zealand will compete in three rounds as part of the UETA Contest. Cooly Rocks On is one of only ten official Elvis Presley Enterprises Contests throughout the world, with an exceptionally high calibre of Elvis Tribute Artists competing in a bid to take out the highly acclaimed title. Supporting each Tribute Artist competing in the UETA Contest across the three days of competition, is the highly sought-after, world-renowned Tributes in Concert band. Whether you have a love for The King, Elvis Presley or are keen to check out something you don’t see every day – this one is for you!
More than just music, Cooly Rocks On will see over 1,000 vehicles head to the Coolangatta precinct as car enthusiast show their most prized possessions off to adoring festival crowds. The annual Show ‘N’ Shine is a sight not to be missed and is an absolute must when visiting Cooly Rocks On. Attendees can get up close and personal as they admire the vehicles of yesteryear, including classics, customs, hot rods, muscle cars and motorcycles just to name a few.
Plus, kustom culture enthusiasts will rejoice at the return of Kustomville – a precinct dedicated to showcasing the best lowbrow art, kustom bombs, sleds, hot rods, and coupes from across Australia and beyond.
Kustomville is one of the most popular and interactive precincts at Cooly Rocks On – click to download and access full media kit
Once you’ve finished checking out the vast array of cars on display, festival goers will have the opportunity to dance the night away at the Harvest Moon Swing Ball, a 1940s inspired shindig. For those wanting to try their hand at dancing there’ll be dance workshops across five days on the festival’s doorstop at The Strand.
In full swing – the Harvest Moon Swing Ball will be a feature again this year – click to download and access the full media kit
Celebrating the fashion and style of eras gone by, the 2022 Cooly Rocks On Pin-up Pageant combines the traditional classic and rockabilly styles that attendees have come to know and love over the years. This year will see renowned rockabilly/rock ‘n’ roll artist, Ella Fontaine hosting the pageant, helping to guide 12 Pin-up finalists through the three rounds of competition. The Pin-up Pageant takes place Friday 10 June and will feature entries from throughout Australia, as well as international entries from New Zealand and the United States of America.
Festival Director Mark Duckworth said this year’s Cooly Rocks On is a true celebration of the motors, music and lifestyle of era’s gone by.
“We’re looking forward to another crowd-pleasing, full on five days celebrating all things Cooly Rocks On,” said Mark. “In 2022, the festival features a stellar lineup of rock ’n’ roll, swing and rockabilly performers, the ever-popular Pin-up Pageant and the Harvest Moon Swing Ball will be back to delight attendees too. I can’t wait to be back at Coolangatta, amongst over 1,000 nostalgic vehicles and amazing music this June.
“Each year the team works hard to curate a festival that pays homage to these fantastic eras and gives our festival fans an authentic and unique experience, and this year’s program certainly doesn’t disappoint.”
To view the full Cooly Rocks On program, simply download the official festival app for free. The Cooly Rocks On app provides everything from program times and updates to the festival map, as well as artist and entertainment information. The app is easy to use and interactive, allowing attendees to plan their unique festival experience and automatically receive notifications to ensure they see all that they want to enjoy at Cooly Rocks On 2022.