The Water is Life Festival will be held on Saturday, July 4 at The Rhythm Hut, Gosford.
The festival includes live local music, food, drinks, a licensed bar, inspirational talks and community information stalls. The festival aims to create awareness and support for the protection of water on the Central Coast as well as other environmental issues on the Coast.
“Even though the winter chill has set in, things will be heating up this winter holidays when the Rhythm Hut is host to the Water is Life Festival,” said event organiser, Mr Ian Sutton. “If you are someone who loves our local Central Coast and its Hinterland, our pristine natural waterways and majestic forests, our awesome local flora and fauna, and if you want to know how to protect these jewels of the Coast for everybody’s benefit, then come along to Water is Life and find out more about how the Central Coast needs you more than ever,” he said.
According to Mr Sutton, the Water is Life Festival will be a collaboration of community leaders coming together to educate; to inspire; to call to action; to celebrate the ‘sacredness of water and the pristine natural environments on the Coast.
“Throughout the day there will be short talks on a range of diverse topics including: water ecology; the cultural significance of the mountain’s environments and sacred sites; the importance of protecting our local eco-tourism and farming industries to strengthen our region’s economy; and, the impacts of the mining/extractive industries on our communities and environment.
“The musical lineup includes a showcase of local talent: Halfway Homebuoy; Novakayn; Jake Cassar; Loves Me Knot; Smoko Kahn; Ohana Chilled Sounds; and, Indigenous band Gambirra. All bands are donating their time in support of the festival. The Water is Life Festival is a family-friendly event, and entry is by donation.
To celebrate Water is Life, come dressed in blue or water-themed fancy dress. Food and drinks will be available and a licensed bar will be operating. There will also be community information stalls, a photographic display, and workshops with Switcharoo Circus to entertain the whole family.
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20 Jun 2015 Narara Eco Living Network Media release,
26 June 2015 Water is Life Festival in Gosford