There was a bumper crowd at this year’s Grounded Live at the Dookie Quarry.
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A packed-out crowd attended Grounded Live at the Dookie Quarry.
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Held on Saturday, November 29, the day featured performances by Sam & Sam, The Meltdown, Isaiah Firebrace, The Wildlings and Kaitlyn Martin.
JL Productions director Jamie Lea said she was pleased with how the event went.
“The feedback from Grounded has honestly blown us away,” she said.
Plenty of people enjoyed a day out at Grounded.
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“It’s rare to create something so meaningful in such a breathtaking location.
“We’re grateful to every single person who made it what it was.”
Still riding high on the music festival, the team behind the event is excited to announce the return of another regional music favourite, The Winter Sessions.
Kaitlyn Martin performs at Grounded.
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The unique live music series will deliver 10 gigs across five weekends, each featuring a line-up of local favourites, emerging local talent and regional touring artists.
The series, which ran in Shepparton for more than a decade, was a much-loved fixture of the local events calendar, known for its cosy atmosphere and curated line-ups.
Yorta Yorta Elder Aunty Pam Pederson, with JL Productions director Jamie Lea.
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After a four-year hiatus, its return in 2026 marks a significant milestone for its organisers.
“We’re still on a buzz from Grounded,” Ms Lea said.
“What happened in the quarry was gold.
“From the bands to the weather, it was a night we’ll never forget.”
Dookie Quarry provided a scenic venue for the Grounded festival.
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She said that momentum would be channelled into The Winter Sessions.
“Friday nights will bring that lively, catch-up-with-your-people energy, while Saturdays will be reserved for the music lovers,” she said.
The Winter Sessions will run from August to October 2026 at The Vault.
The full line-up will be announced in the coming months.
The Wildings perform at Grounded.
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