Bring out your tie-dye: Woodstock in the Valley is here Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 6, 2022 Time for tie-dye and hoola hoops – Woodstock in the Valley. THE schedule has been released and all preparations are nearing completion for the Woodstock in the Valley festival to be held at Macksville Showground on Saturday 14 May. Diane Potter, Project Manager with Nambucca Rotary told News Of The Area, “The festival gets underway at 12-midday and offers fabulous music of the Woodstock era, fun activities for the kiddies, market stalls and food.” The best dressed adult and child will win a prize so get out the tie-dyed gear and put some flowers in your hair. Not-to-be-missed is the group of local belly dancers from Essence of Ardour dancing in a World Bellydance Day event called Shimmy Mob at 2pm. Their performance is part of a worldwide event designed to raise awareness of domestic abuse and Nambucca Rotary is proud they have chosen Woodstock as one of their venues this year. “Get on your dancing shoes and come and enjoy some fabulous local acts such as Lucy’s Sky, Georgia Cortes Rayner, Raven, Loose Cannons, PASH and Lighthouse Duo.” Woodstock in the Valley is also proud to be featuring Casey Alexander, an exciting newcomer to the local music scene who recently opened for Darryl Braithwaite. The evening will see some very talented and experienced bands hit the stage including The Steve Edmonds Band Jimi Hendrix Tribute Show, Creedence and Friends, Leeroy and the Rat, and Not Real Young, an acoustic duo mainly dedicated to the work of Neil Young. “In the spirit of the festival, we welcome walk-ups who want to perform a short gig to showcase their talents during the afternoon in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere,” invites Dianne Those interested should contact the organiser at admin@woodstockinthevalley.com to find out times. “A big shout out to the team at our very own local radio station 2NVR who are doing a full outside broadcast from the festival. “The guys there have been a great support.” Limited camping sites are still available however they are filling fast especially powered sites. Get your tickets and book camping at www.woodstockinthevalley.com. Music, Love and Peace. By Andrea FERRARI Woodstock in the Valley is fun for all ages. Best dressed, best fun and best friends at Woodstock in the Valley. In the evening Woodstock in the Valley’s stage will see some very talented and experienced bands perform live. Jugglers add to the festival atmosphere at Woodstock in the Valley. The Nambucca Valley local Essence of Adour belly dancers will dance in World Belly Dance Day’s Shimmy Mob international event at Woodstock in the Valley at 2pm.
