Saturday October 27 2007: THE inaugural Wingham Akoostik Festival held in Central Park was hailed a success by organisers and would definitely go ahead again in 2008.
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However, there was some nervousness on Friday when a storm threatened, but come Saturday conditions were perfect.
An estimated 1400 people went through the gate during the nine hour music festival. Some stayed a few hours but many were there all day for the jam-packed lineup of original music talent.
Highlights included the performance of Morgan Sheather, 15, from Taree West who so impressed the crowd she was brought back for a second appearance. Sydney band Arabesk had the audience captivated with their intriguing rhythms while Kevin Bennett from ARIA Award nominated band The Flood brought the event to a stunning conclusion with his personal songs.