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Neck of the Woods festival returns in a brand new location
Marina Trajkovich
A FAVOURITE local festival is returning after last years hiatus, with Neck of the Woods set to entertain all ages at Townsville’s Anderson Park Botanical Gardens.
The new location will be abuzz with live music, food stalls, and yoga classes on Sunday, July 4th, for anyone needing their festival fix.
Nicole Cross, one organiser of the event, says the festival strongly focuses on highlighting both local and nationally recognised talent.
“Neck of the woods is a locally run, family-friendly music festival, and our entire mission is to put local homegrown talent on the same lineup as more established touring artists.
“We bring in some of the best Australian touring artists and put them on the same stage as our locals,” says Nicole.
Headliners include Middle Kids and Kim Churchill, alongside local talent performing various genres.
“It’s a really nice way to enjoy live original music. We have a bit of a mix this year of genres,” says Nicole.
“Middle Kids is great high energy indie rock, and then Kim Churchill is really driving the great folky type music. We’ve also got Bobby Alu as the sun sets, so it’ll be that really chilled back vibe and just wholesome original music.
“We’ve also got artists who lean towards more the pop scene. One of our local artists, Jean, is getting some attention from radio and triple j, so it’s a nice mix.
She says that the mood of the day is relaxed and that everyone is welcome to enjoy the festival’s laid back atmosphere.
“We’ve always been really passionate about making our events safe and accessible to the community, somewhere a family might take their kids to a festival or to enjoy live music for the first time,” says Nicole.
“There really is something for everyone, a place for the kids, but there’s also a bar and places for adults to enjoy the live music as well.
“It’s a beautiful new location, so we’re very excited about the environment we’ll be in.”
JUNE
SCHOOL HOLIDAY MBOT MANIA
Monday 28 June 10 - 11 am Ayr Library
THE WHITE ROSE & THE RED
Adapted & Directed by Terri Brabon from the works of William Shakespeare Wednesday 30 June - Sunday 11 July The May Wirth - Strand Park, Townsville
SCHOOL HOLIDAY JUNGLE DANCE PARTY
Wednesday 30 June 10 - 10.30 am Ayr Library
JULY
MESSENGERS OF TOWNSVILLE
Six giant Gouldian Finches will fly into Townsville to spread messages of hope this July. Thursday 1 - Sunday 11 July Various locations Townsville
KITTY FLANAGAN LIVE Thursday 1 - Friday 2 July Townsville Civic Theatre
SCHOOL HOLIDAY LEGO MASTERS AT THE LIBRARY
Friday 2 July 10 - 11 am Ayr Library
NORTHERN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Friday 2 July - Sunday 1 August Various locations Townsville
THE OLD TIME DANCES
Saturday 3 July 8 pm St Helen’s Anglican Hall HHill
NECK OF THE WOODS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sunday 4 July Anderson Gardens Townsville
SCHOOL HOLIDAY BLUEY’S DAY OUT AT THE LIBRARY
Tuesday 6 July Ayr Library
NTI TOWNSVILLE 500
Friday 9 July - Sunday 11 July Reid Park Townsville
BURDEKIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS SCHOOL OF ROCK
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 July Burdekin Theatre
EPHEMERA
17 July - 25 July The Strand Townsville
AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC
23 July - 1 August Various locations Townsville
