In an exciting addition to the highly acclaimed Wingham Akoostik Music Festival, young local performers will form part of the line-up at Amplify, a new youth-focused event taking place on the opening night of the 2016 festival.
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The Wingham Akoostik Festival has grown in popularity to become of the Manning Valley’s largest events, drawing audiences of over 3000, and hundreds of performers from across the country.
Held over three days, this year’s festival on October 14–16 is set to be bigger than ever, with well-known Aussie artists that include Ross Wilson, Shannon Noll, Ash Grunwald, Backsliders and Bill Chambers.
A new partnership between festival organisers and Manning Youth Action Team (MYAT) will introduce the Amplify Youth Stage on opening night.
Supporting established Australian performers including The VANNS, Grizzlee Train, Josh Needs and Bill Roberts, are local acts selected from MYAT’s 2016 ‘Live‘n’Loud performances, who will form part of an incredible four hours of live entertainment.
“This is an amazing opportunity for young local musicians to play alongside professional artists, and build confidence in performing to a much larger audience,” Russell Ingram, youth engagement officer said.
Five local youth acts will perform at the Wingham Akoostik Music Festival over the three-day event.
Live’n’Loud regulars, SOAR, have already secured a place in the line-up in their own right, and the highly talented Sweet Nothin’ are performing in Saturday’s program.
Kicking off at 5pm on Friday October 14 at Wingham Showground, the Amplify Youth Stage will be hosted by Jake Stone, frontman for Bluejuice, and is an alcohol and drug free event.
Tickets are available online now, and can be purchased as part of a two or three-day pass for access to Saturday and Sunday performances. Visit www.akoostik.com.au
Check the Manning Youth Facebook page for the full line-up.