The lineup also features a host of local Eyre Peninsula artists.
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Open Eyre Events, with support from Whyalla City Council, is excited to announce new Whyalla music festival, Forged in Steel.
Taking over Ada Ryan Gardens on Saturday 28 March, Forged in Steel is headlined by legendary Aussie rockers The Screaming Jets and acts as the closing event to Whyalla’s annual month-long uneARTh Festival.
Sharing the stage with The Screaming Jets throughout the day are These Days, Funk Me, Funky Monks and local Eyre Peninsula artists, showcasing the true spirit of Whyalla.
“We’ve played some loud shows in our time, but there’s something special about taking rock to a town built on grit and steel,” says The Screaming Jets frontman Dave Gleeson.
“Whyalla knows what hard work is, and that’s exactly the kind of crowd we love—people who show up ready to go all in. We’re fired up to headline Forged in Steel this March and bring a massive night of Aussie rock to South Australia. It’s going to be loud, it’s going to be sweaty, and it’s going to be unforgettable.”
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Forged in Steel is an all-ages event that runs from 3pm to 11pm. Along with some incredible live music, the festival features premium viewing areas, a dedicated family zone and a fantastic range of food vendors and licensed bars.
“Whyalla City Council is proud to support this event in partnership with Open Eyre Events, a highly respected regional events company with a proven track record of delivering professionally managed, high-quality experiences,” says Events & Tourism Lead, Whyalla City Council.
“Their expertise gives both sponsors and the community confidence that this event will be delivered to the highest standard, providing real economic and social benefit for Whyalla and the wider Eyre Peninsula.”
Forged in Steel takes place at Ada Ryan Gardens on Saturday 28 March. Tickets on sale now at moshtix.com.au.
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