A Day on the Green is back, and the first show announced is on Sunday 6 December 2009 at Sandalford Wines in the Swan Valley near Perth, and features the bands The B-52’s, The Proclaimers and Mental As Anything.

This summer’s season of ‘A Day on the Green’ launches for 2009/10 with three of the world’s best party bands all in one night! The B-52s (Love Shack, Rock Lobster) will roam around Australia later this year as well as the Scottish wonder twins The Proclaimers, who are also on their way (ahuh) and with our own Mental As Anything joining them, this will be one helluva gig!

TIckets on sale Monday 22 June from Ticketmaster , with prices between $99 and $160.

Show times: 3.30 pm Gates Open 4.45 pm Mental as Anything 6.00 pm The Proclaimers 7.30 pm The B-52s

It’s a licensed show, but under 18’s can go if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Full details at the Mellen Events website.

Another Day on the Green has been announced, to be held on Sunday 9 November 2008 at Sandalford Wines in the Swan Valley.

The line-up consists of the Hoodoo Gurus, Thirsty Merc, Mark Seymour, The Reels and Andrew Winton.

This Sunday concert is geared for the whole family, with children under 12 admitted free in the General Admission area. The giant kids entertainment zone will again be on site with children’s performers, face painting, story-tellling and other activities throughout the afternoon.

These Sunday ‘a day on the green’ day-time events have been hugely popular selling out for the past four years. And with these five great acts, get set for one helluva shot of Aussie rock in what will be a musical feast!

Gates open at 11am, and the last act plays at 5pm.

Tickets on sale 15 August from Ticketmaster for around $75 (there are also VIP packages available, for much more).

More information at the Mellen Events website.