2023 SOUNDS BY RIVER - EVENT INFORMATION
MANNUM GOLF CLUB, MANNUM - SATURDAY JANUARY 21
VENUE
The fairway at the Mannum Golf Club is a grassed open-air venue on Douglas Street at Mannum. All areas of this venue have view of the stage.
TRANSPORT / PARKING
Due to the Mannum Football grounds being utilised as a flood relief centre, there WILL BE NO PARKING permitted at the football grounds for this year’s event.
Parking will be available on Walker Avenue opposite the Mannum Community College and will be signposted off the main road. The parking area is situated behind Horwood Bagshaw factory. The LINK SA shuttle bus will depart from the front of the Mannum Leisure Centre opposite On the Run service station to event site at the Mannum Golf Club. The event shuttle bus will operate from 11.00am until the conclusion of the event.
DISABLED PATRONS
Disabled parking is available in the Mannum Golf Club car park within close proximity to the event entry. Please present your accreditation to Traffic Management officers who will provide you with access to car park. Once inside the venue, patrons may take advantage of a dedicated viewing area located approximately 50 metres from the stage. This area is unreserved and available for disabled patrons and their immediate care only. Sounds by the River accepts companion cards for an immediate carer attending the event with a disabled patron. Please present your accreditation at entry to gate staff. Patrons please note that this is an outdoor venue with some uneven surfaces and is open to the elements. If you require any assistance on the day, please ask one of our staff or security.
BOX OFFICE / TICKETING
The Box Office is located at the concert entry point and will be open 60 minutes prior to gates opening until the headline artist commences. Please have your ticket printed ready for scanning at the gates.
TICKETING POLICY
The official ticketing agency for this show is Ticketmaster Australia. Sounds by The River takes no responsibility for any tickets purchased outside of Ticketmaster. Tickets purchased through third parties such as Viagogo, Ebay, Gumtree, Facebook etc are done so at the customers own risk. Fraudulent tickets will not be honoured.
ARTIST PLAYING TIMES
Gates Open - 1:00pm
Opening Artist - 1:40 - 2:00pm
Vika & Linda - 2:20 - 3:00pm
Mark Seymour - 3:25 - 4:05 pm
Ian Moss & Troy Casser- Daly - 4:30 - 5:15pm
Missy Higgins - 5:40 - 6:30pm
Bernard Fanning - 6:55 -7:50pm
Paul Kelly - 8:15 - 9:40pm
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
It is a condition of entry that all bags, chairs, eskies and personal belongings be presented to security staff for inspection and scanning at entry. Patrons detected attempting to bring BYO Alcohol into the venue will be refused entry / ejected without refund. Please note that this event also has a No Pass Out policy so please come prepared for the full day. All patrons must scan or sign in as part of our Covid Safe plan for purposes of contract tracing.
PERMITTED ITEMS
You may bring to this event: Camp Chair, Small Picnic Rug, Sealed Still Bottled Water ( not carbonated ), Snack Foods, Small Esky or Cooler Bag, Rain Poncho, Non Professional Camera. It is also advised to bring a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen to the event.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Items strictly prohibited from entry: Alcohol, Soft Drink & Non Alcoholic Beverages (apart from sealed still bottled water) Umbrellas, Glass, Metal Cutlery, Pets, Tables, Professional Cameras, Shade Structures, Tents, Offensive Clothing, MC Club Attire, Bicycles, Scooters, Food Dye.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
This event will have a large range of food available for purchase.
A public bar will also operate for the event duration offering a range of Beer, Wine, Cider, Spirits and Non Alcoholic Beverages. Sugar Free options will also be available.
MERCHANDISE & ATM
A large range of Artist and exclusive Tour Merchandise will be available for the event duration from the merchandising facility adjacent to the bar. ATM Cash Out is also available from ATM Machines located in this area.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
This venue is licensed all ages. All patrons under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent / guardian and remain in care at all times. Patrons under 6 years will be admitted free of charge with a paying Parent / Guardian.
WEATHER POLICY
This event is an open air concert that will proceed rain, hail or shine. In the very unlikely event of an event cancellation, all ticketholders will be advised via SMS, Email, Social Media as well as an update on this website. The event will only be cancelled if the site is deemed too dangerous to proceed / continue. This decision will be made by Event Management / Security / The Venue and Emergency Services. Patrons are advised to come prepared for the elements with appropriate attire, sunscreen, wide brimmed hat, jacket/poncho.
EVENT UPDATES
To stay up to date with this event please visit our Facebook page Sounds By The River. Please be aware of fake events on social media, and be advised that this performance is not streamed on any platforms. Please also keep an eye on this website as we will be updating any new information as the event nears. All ticket purchasers will receive an event information email and sms in the week leading up to the concert.
MOSQUITOS
Currently there is a risk of mosquito bites and the potential of catching mosquito arboviruses including Japanese Encephalitis along the River Murray. We suggest you have some insect repellent on hand for the event but if you forget, our first aid officers will be able to assist.
SHUTTLE BUS TO MAIN STREET
Due to flood restrictions, a shuttle is currently operating to Mannum’s main street.
Mannum’s main street is open, and we encourage you to pop down to support the shops, cafes and hospitality venues along the way. Alternatively, you can park at the Leisure Centre and walk down or catch the dedicated M BUS CO shuttle bus operating from in front of the Mannum Leisure Centre to the main street between 10am and 3pm.
DRIIVNG INTO MANNUM
We encourage you to visit main street and support local businesses who are facing challenging times during this flood event. If you are towing a van into Mannum for the event, we suggest on arrival, you go straight to your camping area at the Mannum Football Club or Mannum Golf Club, unhitch and then go down the street to avoid congestion with towed vehicles due to traffic restrictions.