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NAFA lineup set to entertain

Image courtesy of the artist EPHEMERA 2021: WONDER Land by Sandstorm

Ephemera Yothu Yindi

Popcorn Underground

EPHEMERA 2021: INTRUDE by Amanda Parer

THE North Australian Festival of Arts continues in Townsville with a delectable range of artistic delights and feverishly entertaining performances set over the next few weeks.

POPCORN UNDERGROUND 03 JUL - 18 JUL 2021

A world-class cabaret starring the obscenely intelligent, beautifully filthy and ribcrackingly funny Reuben Kaye, Popcorn Underground promises an entertaining night of sizzling cabaret, adult carnival, burlesque, magic, astounding circus.

The adults-only performance stars a delightfully raucous mix of seductive sword-swallowers, punk rock knife-throwers, topless tap-dancers and incredible contortionists, artfully combining cabaret, burlesque, magic and astounding circus.

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS 16 - 23 JULY 2021

Wonderland Spiegeltent - Strand Park The seven deadly sins is an impressive acrobatic performance, taking audiences on an immersive journey through the sins, from lust to greed, sloth and pride.

This collaborative variety show brings together a group of talented Townsville performers who will take you on an exhilarating 60-minute journey exploring the infamous cardinal vices.

The performance is a sensational spectacle featuring duo acrobatics, aerial arts, and fire dancing, not to be missed.

EPHEMERA

FREE 17–25 July 2021 Ephemera is an annual exhibition running in Townsville since, 2001,

JULY

BURDEKIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS SCHOOL OF ROCK

Friday 16 - Sunday 18 July Burdekin Theatre

EPHEMERA

Saturday 17 - Sunday 25 July The Strand Townsville

VVAA MARKETS

Sunday 18 July 8am - 12noon Plantation Park

AUSVEG HORTICULTURE PEST & DISEASE WORKSHOP

Tuesday 20 July 3-5 pm Ayr Research Facility 343 Old Clare Road Ayr Wednesday 21 July 3-5 pm Gumlu Tavern De Salis St Gumlu

BEE BIOSECURITY WORKSHOP

Thursday 22 July 9-11.30 am Stackelroth Farms 14 - 34 Kelsey Road Bowen

The Seven Deadly Sins

providing regional artists with an opportunity to showcase their talent in the national arena.

Ephemera transforms The Strand into a 2km outdoor seaside sculptural exhibition for all to enjoy, showcasing 26 sculptures by local and nationally renowned artists.

The 20 competitive artworks will be competing for the major $10,000 Award for Artistic Excellence.

YOTHU YINDI ON THE HEADLAND

FREE 16 July 2021 One of Australia’s most iconic rock groups, Arnhem Land’s Yothu Yindi, are blazing their way back onstage, putting new fire into classic tracks like ‘Treaty’, ‘Tribal Voice’ and ‘One Blood’.

Thirty years since the band’s formation, Yothu Yindi still gigs as a rock combo, wowing crowds with their mix of hot electric guitars and ancient Yolnju manikay (singing), bungul (dancing) and the rumble of the yidaki (didgeridoo).

Yothu Yindi will be joined on lead vocals by special guest Rrawun Maymuru, an established performer in his own right and frontman of the popular Northern Territory act, East Journey.

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Tickets to Popcorn Underground, The Seven Deadly Sins are available via https://wonderland.sales. ticketsearch.com/sales/sales.

Check out the full NAFA program and lineup of events at https://bit.ly/3eg17bS

PETER RABBIT 2, THE RUNAWAY AND DREAM HORSE

Friday 23 & 30, Saturday 24 & 31 July 7pm Ayr’s Stardust Drive-In Theatre

AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC

Friday 23 July - Sunday 1 August Various locations Townsville

BURDEKIN RELAY FOR LIFE

Saturday 24 July 1pm - 10pm Ayr Showground

CORES FREE SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAINING

Friday 30 July 8.30am - 3.30pm Burdekin PCYC Phone 0427 455 313 or Email: coresqld@kentishrc.com.au