Southern Roots was an annual music festival in Australia, held in Hobart, Tasmania. Similar to the Big Day Out, it is common that the well-known headlining acts will play on the outdoor "Main Stage" which overlooks the venue, and the lesser known (and often local) acts will perform on the indoor "Pavilion Stage". The stages are within a short walking distance of each another. Other areas at the festival include: amusement rides, food and merchandise shopping areas, and one or more designated alcohol consumption areas to which access is restricted to those of the local drinking age.