A spectacular celebration of music and arts in the heart of Gosford, the Tubular festival, is set to become an annual highlight on the events calendar.
It will be held over 10 days from November 16 to 26, featuring more than 34 artists at 18 events and 12 venues, and celebrates the creative and cultural identity of the Central Coast.
With a huge program that includes The Jezabels, Dune Rats, Egoism and Muzzle, organisers are aiming to foster community engagement while promoting tourism.
The festival’s marquee event, PSALT on Saturday, November 25, takes over the picturesque Gosford waterfront for a day of world-class music, artisan markets, culinary delights and community activities.
The free event will be headlined by the anthemic stylings of indie rock quartet The Jezabels, punk rock trio DZ Deathrays and Muzzle on the Grove Scout Hall stage, multi-hyphenate R&B artist Keiynan, dream pop duo Egoism, musical chameleons Furnace and the Fundamentals serving up an eclectic mix of the world’s best covers, along with the stunning vocals of local talent Molly Millington.
Dune Rats will take over Drifters Wharf as part of a wider series of events bringing Gosford to life with music across several key venues including Railway Hotel, MMAD, Gosford Hotel and more.
Fade into You is a celebration of women in music and community, presented by Coasties Mag and will feature two all-age events held over November 16 and 17 at Avoca Surf Life Saving Club and Mooney Mooney Church.
With renowned folk-tronica artist Gordi at the helm, both evenings have been programmed alongside a curated line-up of some of the Central Coast’s finest female singer/songwriters including Tessa Thames, Elaskia, Ruby Archer, NEAV, Ella Powell, Chloe Louise, Summer Healey and Scarlett.
Flotilla will see Ettalong Beach taken over with a sunrise SUP event in partnership with Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP with avid water-lovers invited to participate and witness the giant SUP flotilla installation captured by drone.
Tubular will feature various workshops throughout the week celebrating the festival’s ethos of community engagement aimed at inspiring creativity and innovation.
Workshops include MusicBiz Tune Up, a half-day music masterclass with Nick Findlay, ukelele workshop and live show with Nicky Bomba, Fight for the Right to Party and Gig Buddies info session, Brazilian drum-dance-sing workshop, electronic music production masterclass and more.
Other satellite events will include You Am I – The You’s Pull Up Their Troos Tour at the Everglades, Woy Woy; Moon Rise All Night Ft, Tijuana Cartel, BNDT and Marina Da Silva (DJ) at the Sunken Monkey; and Sunsoli album launch at the Drifters Wharf which will also host the Sunday Refresher.
A very special Tubular edition of the Avoca Markets will feature performances from Winterbourne, Ella Powell and more.
Presented by Central Coast Music & Arts, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to develop the coast’s contemporary music and arts scene, the festival promises to bring an exceptional and immersive experience.
Critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning artist Ngaiire, alongside her long-time manager and award-winning sound designer, Central Coast expat Ben Pierpont, have been engaged as artistic directors to assist in curating a dynamic line-up of key marquee events while activating new and exciting spaces suitable for all ages and interests.
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Central Coast Music & Arts