Organisers have confirmed this morning that Splendour in the Grass is moving to the same site as the Woodford Folk Festival next year.

The move comes after uncertainty over the use of the newly purchased 660 acre proposed permanent festival site at Yelgun threatened the staging of the festival for its 10^th anniversary in 2010.

“Woodford Folk Festival and their beautiful site Woodfordia have been a great source of inspiration to us and we feel honoured to borrow their home,” said Jessica Ducrou, organiser of Splendour in the Grass.

“We have a great opportunity to grow our event and give people better access to the festival but at the same time keep Splendour In The Grass a unique and personal experience,” said Jessica Ducrou.

“Given the size of the venue we will be able to accommodate almost all festival patrons in camping grounds onsite, giving more people the full festival experience.”

“The purpose built venue also means that we can incorporate a broader range of arts and cultural experiences, which we have been wanting to do for many years.”

“Having one of Australia’s premier contemporary music events at Woodfordia will be a privilege,” said Bill Hauritz, Director of Woodford Folk Festival.

“Splendour is one of the best managed events I have observed, they are responsible, caring and disciplined organisers. We can expect the best.”

The confirmation comes just days after rumours of a move surfaced, following the court ruling that the new proposed 660 acre site at Yelgun they had intended to move to could not be used.

The festival will be held over a three day period, instead of the traditional two, to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of Splendour in the Grass.

Stay tuned for more announcements regarding line-up and facilities at the site.

 - Jess Hall