By Alana Mitchelson
BUNYIP’S inaugural street festival will bring entertainment this weekend.
Launched by Bunyip music enthusiasts Zach Jacobs and Amanda Payne, the idea of Bunyip Street Festival was to hold a music festival close to home for residents who ordinarily travel in to the city to see live music.
The event also hopes to bring people from outside the area to Bunyip’s township to support businesses and coincide with the Bunyip Market.
Mr Jacobs said the festival was a “great opportunity” for local musicians to play original music.
“We just thought, why not bring the music to us?” he said.
“A lot of local venues want to hear cover songs. To play or hear original music, you’ve really got to go to the city.
“We’ve got a mix of up-and-coming artists and musicians who are more established.
“So come down and enjoy an afternoon of relaxed live tunes, family fun, food and drinks.”
The headlining acts include alt-country acoustic duo Andrew Swift and Gretta Ziller, emerging Pakenham act The Hunter Express, Gippsland-based folk singer Todd Cook, Pakenham country artist Meg Doherty, and acoustic folk duo Rob and Zach Jacobs.
There will be activities to keep the kids entertained including the Cardinia youth bus, Milo Cricket, a colouring competition, kids disco and face painting.
The organisers are hopeful that BSF could become an annual event if successful.
“It’s the first year we’ve held the event so we’re just putting it out there,” Mr Jacobs said.
“It can grow and become something a bit bigger as time and support comes along.”
The Bunyip Street Festival is from noon to 5pm on Sunday 13 November at Bunyip Hall and Main Street, Bunyip.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bunyipstreetfestival.
Tickets are $8 at www.trybooking.com/MGSK or $12 on the day, with free entry for children under 15 years old.
All profits will be donated to the Bunyip Community House.
