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The threat of rain didn’t deter festival goers at Groovin the Moo on Saturday.
A long line of loyal music fans headed to the Prince of Wales Showgrounds in Bendigo early and were excited as gates opened at 10.30am.
Amid grey skies and green fields, Olympia got the day off to a great start while Ivan Ooze whipped the crowd into a frenzy in the Moolin Rouge.
Tiny Little Houses were impressive in their short set but local crowds were excited for one band in particular.
A healthy crowd welcomed Bendigo band Jack and the Kids to the stage.
The Triple J Unearthed act played a tight set, thanked their mum and dad and undoubtedly gained a few more fans from the experience.
As afternoon ticked over Harts showcased his incredible music skills in what will be one of the top sets of the day.
Away from the music, there was plenty of local community groups helping give the festival a great atmosphere.
Headspace, the Red Frogs Crew, Bendigo Beer and local food providers Shish were among the many Bendigo people shaping the day.
Showers hit the showgrounds at about midday but were never heavy enough to worry the growing audience.
Through the afternoon Boo Seeka, Emma Louise and DZ Deathrays entertained the showgrounds crowd while audiences in the Moolin Rouge were impressed with Ngaiire, Remi, Vallis Alps and British India.
As evening approached, movement was encouraged by artists on both the Channel V and Triple J stages.
Drapht had people waving their hands every which way, while MS MR encouraged people to dance as much as they could while showing off their own slick moves.
SAFIA and Jarryd James produced some mellow sets as the sun went down.
Twenty One Pilots were one of the most unique and energetic acts of the day.
Their set covered a range of genres with band members playing instruments in a number of ways and wowing the crowd with some original performances.
The Rubens were one of the most anticipated acts of the day and didn't disappoint.
The Hottest 100 winners got the crowd to participate in a few singalongs and even surfed an air matress out on to a wave of audience hands.
Danny Brown kept the energy high ahead of must-see acts Boy & Bear and Alison Wonderland.
In the Moolin Rouge, In Hearts Wake and What So Not provided a rocking show along with Client Liason.
Odesza proved extremely popular with crowds ahead of Illy, who always puts on a strong festival set, and Ratatat.
The US band, closed out the night with an energetic and impressive collection of songs that had crowds on their toes late into the night.