No Homebake festival for 2010 - update

25 August 2010

by Jason Treuen

Homebake organisers have pulled the plug on this year's event, with industry sources suggesting the iconic festival was unable to secure a headline act.

Organisers issued a press release today at midday stating that they haven't been "able to have the 'planets align'". But, astrology aside, word is the iconic festival, which has been running since 1996, had trouble securing a high-profile headliner due to booming competition from other festivals. One source told TMN even popstar Kylie Minogue was in consideration for the top slot, before that fell through.

Organisers have vowed that the event will return next year.

The official statement released today reads:

"We've decided to go against the grain and as such - after much deliberation (& some procrastination) - we here at Homebake festival HQ have decided to take a break and postpone Homebake Music, Film & Arts Festival for this year only, 2010.

As we've not been able to have the 'planets align' to a standard we feel appropriate to the long standing reputation of Australia's largest 'locals only' event, we'd rather focus on a positive future and are instead planning for a unique return version of Homebake to take place during the first week of December 2011.

The intention is for Homebake to return proverbially 'bigger and better' than ever, incorporating even more facets of the antipodean arts industries & with special incentives in place for the few generations of thousands of loyal Homebake devotees whom have attended over the past 15 years.

We ask you to stay tuned for now as we commence preparations for what will be the 16th Edition - Homebake Music, Film & Arts Festival, 2011."

Stay tuned for more updates as they happen.