After a successful first event in March 2011, AutumnFest is getting ready for a bigger and better 2012. Returning to the Taree Wingham Race track on Saturday Night 28th & All Day Sunday 29th of April 2012 there will be a sensation line up of great family based entertainment within the Kustom Kulture scene.
2012 will include:
The Chop Tops (Santa Cruz California) first time in Australia performing Live Saturday night! Having played in all the biggest Festivals in the US inc Viva Las Vagas they will one band not to be missed
Other acts will inc:
Firebird Trio (Melb) This 3 piece is a combo not to be missed with Chris D’Rozario on bass who will be coming off a tour with Brian Setzer & Pete Belair on Guitar from the Nekromantix’s they are sure to get you dancing.
Rusty Pinto (WA) Rusty’s unique Style is creating quite a stir he is being asked to play at all the major event here and abroad and with the one and only Pat Capocci as the backing band you know it will be a toe tapping good time, Chuck’s Wagon (NSW) coming off a successful 5th tour of the US inc Texas Colorado & New York one of the Countries hardest working bands will be releasing their 4th studio album which was recorded in Texas we are extremely excited to have the Wagon this year at the Festival
Captain Reckless and the Lost souls (NSW) After huge success in Australia and The US with the legendary Zombie Ghost Train Captain Reckless & Azzy T have returned to the stage with their fresh sound which inc Charlie Greazer on Bass and 3 piece Brass Section so be ready to Swing.
This year we are catering to the Rock’n’Roll dancing community again with 2 great DJ’s Dingo (Press-Tone Records) & Jimmy D (QLD).
We have a bigger Pinup Comp planned with only 12 entrants coming from all over Australia and these lovely ladies will have 3 costume changes on Saturday night kicking off at 7.45pm to tease the crowds with, We are very thrilled to have Marcus Thorn from Tikibeats creating a beautiful hand carved tiki styled Stiletto that would be a feature item on any ladies Shelf so you know the completion will be fierce. Big thanks to last year’s winner Miss madeleine Mayhem who will return as a judge along with, Sarah (Deadbeat Magazine), Captain Reckless, Hugh Payton Smith (Sailor Jerry) & of Course as MC we have the lovely Amy Kao’s.
Marcus Thorn Tikibeats (Qld) Australia’s best known Tiki Carvers/low brow artists will be on hand to talk about his unique style that has seen his art spread the world over including Hawaii!
David Lozaeu another low brow artist from California USA and this will be his first time as well. David Has a unique, character-driven painting style that is a quirky blend of Mexican Folk Art, 1950s cartoon-cell animation, traditional tattoo imagery, and pure Southern California Lowbrow, revealing is unique perspective on life, death and all the gory stuff in between!
We are also proud to have the official Ed Hardy Chopper on display built by Snake Charmer Choppers. This is one uniquely design chopper originally commissioned by Ed Hardy Australia. Snake Charmer Choppers are one of the country’s best Chopper builders with a range of choppers that are unique so be prepared to be bitten by the Snake Charmer!
World famous custom car builder John D’Agostino, will be coming to AutumnFest 2012! We plan to have a 2 hour seminar exclusively as ticketed event with john also on the day having his own stall for people to meet with him. We are very excited to be able to have John come to our event. He is one of the world’s best car builders with a stack of awards and accolades John is truly a custom car build with a difference.
Having worked very closely with Justin Hill (Hills & Co Customs) who is a residant custom car builder within Taree, we are very excited to announce that Justin will be back at AutumnFest 2012 with some of his old custom builds as well.
Think American Graffiti and you would remember the Yellow 32 Ford Hot Rodder “John Milna” well are excited to announce Paul Le Mat! We are looking forward to having Paul join us and he is sure to please the old and new fans.
For more information including sponsorship details contact:
Deidre Golding
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
0401 088 009 deidre@choptoppromotions.com.au
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