FAQS
Event Information
We will be back rocking from 9 – 13 June 2021 at Cooly Rocks On, we can’t wait to see you there!
Major Events Gold Coast (MEGC) identified an opportunity to enhance the festivals to create a better experience for both VIVA Surfers Paradise attendees and the Cooly Rocks On fans. Welcoming the spirit of VIVA, with an additional five days of Elvis activity will compliment the unique nostalgic experiences offered at Cooly Rocks On and create the ultimate celebration of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Cooly Rocks On will not be losing any of the key event elements as part of the merge, rather it will be gaining a whole range of features from one of the Gold Coasts ultimate tribute artists festivals – VIVA Surfers Paradise. So get ready to celebrate the music, memories and moments of the 50s, 60s and 70s at Cooly Rocks On 2021.
There are plenty of accommodation options on the Gold Coast and you can see what’s close to Cooly Rocks On here. We always suggest getting in early to secure your spot. In the current global pandemic, most accommodation houses have adjusted their cancellation policy to be more flexible with bookings, we suggest checking individual policies with the hotel prior to booking.
There will be accessible viewing areas throughout the festival that will be indicated by signage on outdoor stages. For venues, please contact them directly for information regarding accessibility viewing.
Yes, all great festivals need to have a launch and Cooly Rocks On is no exception. The VIP Launch will be exclusive to VIP Legends Pass holders. View the full VIP Inclusions here.
Cooly Rocks On will have a merchandise tent at the event. Be sure to keep an eye out for it while you’re at the festival or download the official Cooly Rocks On mobile app to have the festival map right at your fingertips. Download the app here.
Visit our Getting Here page to find information on transport, travel and parking at Cooly Rock On in 2021.
As the festival is held within a public area, local laws apply for bringing your pet to Cooly Rocks On. However, due to large crowds, loud music and revving of cars and motorcycles, we recommend that attendees leave their pets at home.
We are working towards hosting International Artists, however we will be dictated by travel restrictions and Queensland Health advice due to COVID-19. If we cannot travel International artists we will engage with Australian headliners or those within any regions deemed safe by the Australian Government.
Unfortunately, due to the unknown and ever-changing environment we are currently operating in, we will not be able to bring back the Saturday Car Cruise and Sunday Street Parade in 2021. We know that there may be a few people who are disappointed, but in order to adhere to Queensland Health regulations and create a COVID safe environment at our festival we’ve had to make this tough decision.
Unfortunately, the Shannons Show ‘N’ Shine has sold out. We will not be releasing any more tickets at this stage.
Unfortunately, the Harvest Moon Swing Ball has sold out. We will not be releasing any more tickets at this stage.
Applications
2021 Artist Applications have now closed for this year’s festival. Stay tuned for 2022 applications.
Unfortunately, the Shannons Show ‘N’ Shine has sold out. We will not be releasing any more tickets at this stage.
2021 Market Stalls & Food Vendor Applications have now closed. Stay tuned for 2022 applications.
Ticketing
Tickets for the VIP Legends Pass are now available. Check out the Full Inclusions here.
The 2021 Legends Pass will provide the ultimate Elvis inspired experience. Our VIP Legends Pass family will enjoy VIP seating, meet and greets, exclusive events throughout the festival, a themed bar and a series of special ‘king’ style gifts just to name a few. Check out the full inclusions here
If you purchase a VIP Legend Pass you’ll get exclusive access to select and reserve your seat for performances at the stage. Unfortunately, only VIP Legends Pass holders are eligible to select their seating. There will be additional seating for all other guests – get to the venue early before the session start time! Should you miss out on a seat there will be a screen adjacent, so you don’t miss anything.
Yes, accessible seating is available for VIP Legends Pass Holders and General admission. VIP Legends Pass holders who purchase an accessible seat will receive a complimentary companion seat (*Valid companion card must be shown during the festival). This will automatically be added at the time of booking.
Unfortunately we will only have the VIP Legends Pass available for purchase, this is an exclusive experience we are offering in a limited capacity. There will be no Gold or Silver ticket offering this year as we are making the festival more accessible to all attendees, this means no tickets to the After Party will be available for purchase. Cooly Rocks On is a free festival and you will still be able to view the UETA contest and feature shows, the VIP Legends Pass is an optional extra we are offering to those who wish to take their Cooly Rocks On experience to the next level. Cooly Rocks On will continue to provide the ultimate celebration of the music, memories and moments of the 50’s 60’s and 70’s regardless of whether or not you purchase a VIP Legends Pass.
Individual venues may choose to create a ticketed function similar to the Harvest Moon Swing Ball that will then become a part of Cooly Rocks On Festival, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase tickets to these.
A confirmation email with your seat allocations will automatically be sent to the email address provided. If you haven’t received your confirmation email within 24 hours please check your Junk Mail, if you are still having issues please contact support@oztix.com
If there are issues pertaining to the border closer to the event that would restrict you from attending our team will look to amend the event program and issue a refund where applicable. We understand that these are unknown and challenging times for all and will do our best to accommodate any changes that are a result of COVID 19.
Please refer to our ticket Terms and Conditions for further information.
No, Cooly Rocks On is a free festival and you will still be able to view the UETA contest and feature shows, the VIP Legends Pass is an optional extra we are offering to those who wish to take their Cooly Rocks On experience to the next level.
To comply with Local, State and Federal requirements, as a condition of entry, you are required to register yourself, and any additional attendees, to assist with contact tracing, should it be required.
The contact information will only be used to satisfy Government requirements to aid in contact tracing and will not be passed onto any 3rd party.
Providing this information early will ensure entry to the event is as seamless as possible for you and those attending with you.
Covid-19
Our COVID Safe Plan has been approved.
We have been working with Queensland Health to ensure that our approved COVID Safe plan adheres to Queensland and Federal Government legislation surrounding mass gatherings and COVID-19 restrictions. The health and safety of our attendees, volunteers and team is our top priority and we will continue to monitor COVID-19 regulations to ensure our event complies at all times.
More information regarding the event’s COVID Safe plan can be found here.
We plan on delivering Cooly Rocks On as you know and love it with our approved COVID Safe Plan.
We have been guided by Queensland Health as to how we can deliver the event in 2021. Unfortunately, due to the unknown and ever-changing environment we are currently operating in, we have had to slightly change or make the tough decision remove some elements in 2021 in order to adhere to Queensland Health regulations and create a COVID safe environment at our festival. There will still be plenty to see and do at Cooly Rocks On with a variety of new COVID safe elements to be added to the already bursting program.
If restrictions change any modifications to the programming and format of the event, an announcement will be made via social media and our website.
We have been working with Queensland Health to ensure that our approved COVID Safe plan adheres to Queensland and Federal Government legislation surrounding mass gatherings and COVID-19 restrictions. The health and safety of our attendees, volunteers and team is our top priority and we will continue to monitor COVID-19 regulations to ensure our event complies at all times.
More information regarding the event’s COVID Safe plan can be found here.
Ultimately the choice is yours. However, if you are looking at accommodation options, we do recommend securing your preferred accommodation experience sooner rather than later. We also recommend inquiring about the refund/cancellation policy prior to making a booking – policies are becoming more flexible in these uncertain and ever-changing times.
Cooly Rocks On will be guided by the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 regulations. Unfortunately, any border restrictions that are in place at the time of the event will be out of our control. We will keep you informed on any modifications required to the programming and format of the event.
We plan to see Cooly Rocks On go ahead as we know and love it in 2021. However, given these uncertain and ever-changing times, it is hard to know what is ahead. We highly recommend enquiring about the refund/cancellation policy prior to making any bookings for this event, as any bookings made are at the discretion of the individual.
We plan on delivering the event as you know and love it in 2021 with our approved COVID Safe Plan. However, in these uncertain and ever-changing times, we will be governed by the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 regulations which will determine how we can deliver the event and ensure a COVID Safe environment.
At the time of posting, we plan on delivering the event in 2021. We have put measures in place and our COVID Safe event plan has been approved.
The health and safety of our attendees, volunteers and team is our top priority and we will continue to monitor COVID-19 regulations to ensure our event complies at all times.
More information regarding the event’s COVID Safe plan can be found here.
The health and safety of our attendees, volunteers and team is always our top priority. We have been working with Queensland Health to ensure our approved COVID Safe event plan complies with Queensland Government’s COVID-19 regulations.
More information regarding the event’s COVID Safe plan can be found here.
