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Ettalong Beach Festival

  • Ettalong Beach Festival
  • Ettalong Beach Festival
  • Ettalong Beach Festival

Fri 16 - Sun 18 Mar 2012

Thousands of people are expected to 'Get along to Ettalong' at the Ettalong Beach Festival this year - Friday 16th to Sunday 18th March 2012. The event kicks off on Friday with the Ettalong Beach Ball:

The Inaugural ETTALONG BEACH BALL !!!!!!!
WHEN: FRIDAY Night 16th March 2012, 7pm
WHERE: At 'Wadhayi' the Leisure & Lifestyle Centre
Cnr., Broken Bay Rd., & Karingi St., Ettalong Beach
Tixs: $55 +bf Includes Entertainment & Cocktail Finger Food – BYO
http://www.trybooking.com  ‘That Swimwear Place’ or ‘Fabulous on Ferry’ at Ettalong Beach

Meet our Mascot Shirley! – she’s on the poster…
All invited to join in our best dressed Shirley competition!

Ettalong Beach Ball: a night of Raucous Fun & Frivolity!
The Spooky Men’s Chorale are packing their bags - and bikinis – leaving their native eucalyptus-infused Blue Mountains behind and heading North to the golden sands of Ettalong Beach! Wave goodbye to choirs as you know them.  This one is a macho juggernaut - With sounds variously described as “sexy, powerful., impossibly gentle but unmistakably male” their repertoire ranges from Georgian drinking songs to whisper perfect ballads and a string of improbable original hits like Don’t Stand Between a Man and his Tool and Stop Scratching It… They also offer hilarious, elephantine retreatments of classics like Earth, Wind & Fire’s Boogie Wonderland and the funniest version of Abba’s Dancing Queen you are likely to witness.  http://youtu.be/UNrAgbzMXOI   Who says men can’t multi-task?! :: “High camp, epic folly- probably the best programming choice of the entire summer festival circuit’ - The Irish Times on the Spooky Men

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE A twirl on the Dance floor we have sounds from the 60’s & 70’s surfie band - ‘The Shallows’, plus delectable yummy cocktail finger-food! and Guest MC’s

THE BIG SING workshop
WHEN: Saturday 17th March 2012, 10.30 am – 3.30 pm
WHERE: 'Wadhayi' the Leisure & Lifestyle Centre
Cnr., Broken Bay Rd., & Karingi St., Ettalong Beach NSW
ENTRY: Gold Coin Donation.

WITH - The fabulous KAVISHA MAZZELLA AM –
Mesmerising Singer and Choir Leader  www.kavisha.com
Kavisha’s workshops are totally captivating as she leads everyone in vibrant explorations of songs and roof-raising harmonies.  Open to singers of all ages and experience.  Sing your hearts out in a supportive and fun atmosphere!  
We are anticipating that close to 200 people will attend and all enthusiastic participants are invited to perform the next day at the Ettalong Beach Street Festival with Kavisha at noon.

KAVISHA'S WORKSHOPS ARE USUALLY SOLD OUT PRIOR to the day.
DO REGISTER to ensure a space at www.jubilasingers.com.au
Or phone Jane from Jubila Singers 0422 005 901

FESTIVAL FILM NIGHT
WHEN: 17th March Saturday Night. Doors open 5pm - screening at 5.30pm sharp!
WHERE: Cinema Paradiso, Cinema 3, Ettalong Beach
ENTRY: Gold Coin Donation
Join us for refreshments and stories after screening. Original documentary by Bob Fitzgerald from VideoSpark explores the theme of “Then & Now’’ with original stories from local residents: a mix of riveting interviews spliced with historical film footage and scenes of Ettalong Beach over the last century.

A perspective on what it was like back then, from the people who knew Ettalong almost 100 years ago juxtaposed with the people and town of Ettalong Beach today.

Tantalising true stories about the town’s past characters, the shops, the picture show, the dance hall, roller skating rink, the waterslide, the connection with Sydney’s underbelly and the devastating fire which wiped out the Ettalong Beach town.  Wow! - have we uncovered some people stories!  And as Shirley would say –“Get along to Ettalong Beach’s Film Festival Night!”

ETTALONG BEACH STREET FESTIVAL Day
WHEN: Sunday 18th March -10am - 4pm
WHERE: Ocean View Rd., Ettalong Beach (main street of town)
Street will be closed between Memorial Ave., & Picnic Parade. Music, Dancing, Market stalls, Kids Zone, Holden Classic Cars, Yummy Food & Drinks etc.
If it rains heavily performances will be held at the 'Wadhayi' the Leisure & Lifestyle Centre Cnr., Broken Bay Rd., & Karingi St., Ettalong Beach NSW

Program for the Main Stage:
10am - Welcome to Country by Gavi Duncan  
10.15 - Indigenous Smoke Ceremony with Gavi Duncan
             and The Ganang Spirit Dancers
10.45 – Central Coast Ukulele Orkestra
11.30 - Dusha Balkana Dance
12pm - Kavisha Mazzella + The BIG SING! Choir
1.15pm - Circle of Rhythm  
Explosive powerhouse percussion performance!
with Greg Sheen, Bobby Singh & Ben Walsh
2.45pm - KING TIDE – Reggae/Roots/Pop –
              7 piece band  Festival crowd favourites
4pm CLOSE

PERCUSSION WORKSHOP with the Circle of Rhythm at 11.30am
WHERE:  Post Office Laneway – Rocks Arcade
WHEN: 11.30 am
ENTRY: FREE. Just show up!

STREET PERFORMANCES:  Town Cryer +
Roaming Morris Dancers - multi street performances throughout the day.
12.45 Dusha Balkana - Circle Dancing on the street with a live band! - and with festival goers!
Kids Corner – Rides, Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, Storytelling and more!

For more information please go to Ettalong Beach Festival Facebook page or contact Ylenna on 0423 586 175.

Remember, that you can drive, walk, bicycle ride, bus it or catch a ferry from Palm Beach to arrive at the Ettalong Beach Festival!

Stay the weekend! - Accommodation is available from the Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort and Mantra Ettalong Beach.

The Ettalong Beach Festival is proudly supported by the Ettalong Beach Business Group Inc (EBBGi).

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