hip hop
4pm-4.30pm | Main Stage
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My names Jayess I’m a local rapper/artist from the Coffs coast area. My passion for music started at a very young age.
Music has been influencing, helping and inspiring me my whole life.
Seeing how artists can channel their energy into a song and create something that everyone can enjoy listening to and even relate and learn from it as well is what really pushed me to making my own music.
It was all a joke in the younger years but from as young as 10-11 I’d have raps written down in my school books and spit them at recess and lunch too my mates. It wasn’t until I was 21 where I finally realised I have to do something with this.
My mindset is that it’s never too late to do something you truely love doing. And when you have nothing to loose and everything to gain then what’s holding you back!
hip hop
3pm-3.30pm | Main Stage
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My name is Jahmann.
I have had the blessing to spend the majority of my upbringing on sacred Gumbaynggirr land in the small and lively town of Bellingen.
Having good role models and teachers in my life has encouraged me to stick it through with what I love which is music in its' many and various forms.
Spoken word/poetry/lyricism has, since its’ introduction in my life, stuck out to me as a profession that I am passionate in pursuing.
What motivates me is developing my capacity to spread my personal message in the hopes of connecting audiences and voicing what not everyone has the courage/ability to voice.
acid jazz
2pm-2.30pm | Main Stage
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A fresh take on groove music. Bringing together local friends and their various ideas and perspectives in grooves.
help protect one of the most pristine rivers in Australia
We are calling for 25 First Nations People to plant the first 100 trees and 50 young people to plant the next 200 trees.
All planters receive a free goodie bag including tote bag, drink bottle, cooler bag, grab and go bag and hat!
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Registration is open for :
25 First Nations people (all ages) and
50 young people (11 to 24 years).
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Registration is essential for all tree planters and under 18s will need parent/guardian permission.
We recommend registering before the day so you don’t miss out, but you don’t have.
If there are still spots left and you are able to you register on the day, if you are under 18, your parent/guardian will have to be there to give permission. (just for the registration part).
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Planters will plant four trees each If you would like to take part in the planting, please register below and bring to the event :
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The planting shifts are 20 minutes, including the demonstration at the start.
There’s plenty of time to explore everything the festival has to offer and plant a tree for the river.
Go on.. it’s a pretty great thing to do by the river n Saturday arvo while listening to some tunes!
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Don’t worry! Our planting helper team will give a demo at the start of shift and go over everything.
Our helpers will be there with you on the planting site to help you if you have any questions or need any help :)
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Awesome! Register at the links below
and bring these to the event with you :
closed-in shoes
hat / sunscreen
water bottle
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Come to the 'Planting Registration' tent at the start of your shift (or a few minutes before). You will receive your free goodie bag, learn the planting technique, grab a bucket and choose the plants and trees that you would like to plant.
You will then be directed to a 'Helper' out onto the planting site who will there to help you plant your trees and answer any questions you might have.
Register as a First Nations Planter
1.50-2.10pm | all ages
Register as a Young Person Planter
2 shifts | 11-24 y.o.
“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.”
- Chinese proverb
Dorrigo Youth Centre is providing a free bus for local Young People, their families and community members to attend this event!
The bus will depart Dorrigo Coach Terminal at 12.45pm
Return bus leaves Bellingen at 4.45pm - your driver will inform you of the pick up location for the return journey from Bellingen.
This is not a Dorrigo Youth Centre activity. There will be no supervising Youth Centre staff or volunteers on board. Young People traveling on this bus are the responsibility of their parent(s) or guardian, and travel and attend this event at their own risk. Under 12’s boarding the bus must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
What’s On
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Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony
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Budaabang Bari Dance Troupe
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Tree planting
Help us plant 300 trees for the river!
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Make Your Own Talisman
Create a power object or Talisman to support you to grow what you need inside you and attract what you need from outside.
Read more about this very special workshop below!
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The Sea and Me
Help create a collaborative art installation from found objects that explores the importance of caring for our local waterways!
The culmination of the artworks created will be displayed as part of an interactive art installation at the Bellingen Show.
Open to all ages and abilities!
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Body Stencil Art
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Waterbug Tent
Discover a hidden aquatic world!
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Skateboard Fixy Tent
Give your skateboard a tune up.
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Tie Dying
Bring an old tshirt or tote bag to dye.
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Chill 'n' Chai Tent
A relaxing space to hang out.
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Tug of War, 3-Legged Races and Sack Races
Win a weekend pass to the Bellingen Show!
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Hula Hoop Making
Come and make a free hula hoop!
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Games and Collaborative Artwork
Drop on by to the Headspace tent to play giant jenga or giant checkers, take home some headspace merch or help create a collaborative artwork!
The artwork will be a compilation of symbols which represent your experience with mental health challenges, or perhaps those around you.
Create a power object or Talisman to support you to grow what you need inside you and attract what you need from outside.
This may be more confidence, more courage or kindness to yourself. It may be more likeminded people in your life, more focus or more fun. Using mostly natural materials, you will be supported to create symbolic objects to take with you as a reminder of what you are calling in and to invite the qualities into your life.
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Marg Coutts is an Art Therapist, counsellor and Community Arts Facilitator. She loves making things out of found-objects and stuff from nature. She also loves witnessing what other people make and supporting creative expression, free from judgement.
In the recent YouthSpeak survey, one of the major requests from young people was for more activities, events and music festivals for young people. Together, let’s make this happen for this community’s young people!
We need people to help set, pack down and at workshops and tents.
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Shifts are 2hrs or 2.5 hrs (see the options in the dropdown below).
Please register for more than one shift if you are able!We really appreciate it!
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We are seeking both adults and young people aged 11+ to help bring this event to life!
Register to become an Event Volunteer
#ourriversourfuture
This is a no-swim, no smoke and no alcohol event. If you choose to swim, it is at your own risk.
Parents/guardians are responsible after young people leave this event and/or it finishes.
FAQ
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Please walk up the path to the toilets on Church street.
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There will be a first aid tent next to skatepark.
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We recommend parking up at the carpark behind the Memorial Hall and walking down via the lane from Church Street.
Are you an artist, speaker or workshop presenter who would like to be involved in future events like this?
Fill out an EOI form and we’ll be in touch when an opportunity presents.