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Jindabyne’s Rocking the Lake event on Australia Day 2025 was an absolute hit! Around 500 people came together to soak up the live music, enjoy the lakeside views, and celebrate in true community style. The event was all about good vibes, great tunes, and making unforgettable memories.

A Day of Music and Fun

This year’s festival brought together five fantastic local entertainers and bands—Tulli Naje, Gabi Forman, Cool Change, The Chuffs, and The Hip Replacements—who rocked the Clay Pits soundstage. The crowd was buzzing as music filled the air, creating an incredible atmosphere with Lake Jindabyne as the perfect backdrop. Whether people were dancing, chilling on picnic blankets, or just soaking it all in, it was a day to remember.

Perfect Weather for a Festival

Mother Nature played nice, giving us a partly cloudy afternoon—just right for an outdoor concert. Families and friends kicked back, enjoyed the tunes, and made the most of the beautiful setting.

Supporting Local Businesses and Making It Easy to Get There

A big highlight of Rocking the Lake was the support from our amazing local businesses and sponsors. We also made sure it was easy for people to get here, with a shuttle bus running from Cooma and stopping at Berridale, the Kalkite turnoff, and East Jindabyne before dropping festival-goers right at the action. It was a great option for those coming from out of town! Next time we’ll squeeze a bus stop in at Tyrolean Village too, and make the pickup a little later so y’all can stay and rock on a little longer…

Huge Thanks to Everyone Involved

A massive shoutout to everyone who helped bring this event to life! From organisers and volunteers to performers and vendors—you all made Rocking the Lake a truly special day.

A special thanks to our sponsors and to the National Australia Day Council for the grant funding that made this whole event possible. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for another grant next year so we can keep the tradition alive!

A huge thanks to Jeremy Paul of The Hip Replacements for pulling together such an epic lineup of bands and sorting out all the sound equipment. The music sounded incredible all afternoon! We can’t wait to see The Hip Replacements rock the stage again at the Jindabyne Snow Ball on May 17th at the Jindabyne Bowling Club.

We also want to give a big thanks to:

Laura and Kane Stamp of Birchwood Café, for bringing the Little Birchy Caravan and treating everyone to mouthwatering waffle desserts, fresh juices, homemade lemonade, and healthy sandwiches. Everything was top-notch!

Dalgety Cricket Club, for firing up the BBQ and serving up a classic Aussie sausage sizzle. Nothing beats a snag at an outdoor festival!

Lara Elliott, for adding a splash of colour with face painting and some gorgeous jewellery—such a fun addition to the event.

Jindabyne Art Gallery, for setting up a painting station where local kids (and a few adults!) got creative with canvas and table easels. Such a hit with the crowd!

Petra Richter and her family, for keeping the waste and recycling in check, saving us extra council fees, and making sure the event stayed clean and green. Absolute legends!

Doug, the Berridale blacksmith, who wowed everyone with his impressive metalwork skills. It was amazing to watch him in action!

Leslie, who showcased her stunning handmade jewellery and clothing, drawing plenty of festival-goers to check out her beautiful pieces.

Looking Ahead to More Good Times

After such an epic event this year, we’re already thinking about the next Rocking the Lake! The turnout, the energy, and the community spirit were incredible, and we can’t wait to do it all over again.

More Than Just Music

Rocking the Lake wasn’t just about great tunes—it was about bringing the community together, celebrating local talent, and making the most of our stunning Snowy Mountains home. Seeing everyone come together to enjoy the day was what made it truly special.

So here’s to next year—same place, same awesome vibes, and hopefully, even bigger and better!