Newtown Festival 2020
Update - COVID-19
Update - COVID-19
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It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to cancel Newtown Festival for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision has not been taken lightly, however the health and safety of our community and festival attendees are our priority.
This is the first time since the inaugural Newtown Festival was held in 1978 that we have had to cancel our celebration of this vibrant community. The uncertainty about when large scale events will be able to go ahead makes it impossible to plan, create and deliver a successful festival. We would like to say a big thank you to all past artists, stall holders, local businesses, sponsors and festival goers who have supported Newtown Festival, and Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, for the past 41 years. It is a rare thing now for a community event to run consistently for all these years and this is an event which is truly “by the people, for the people”. The Festival has also been a key fundraiser for Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) supporting our frontline services for those doing it most tough in the Inner West. We know this will be disappointing for many people for whom this is a much loved fixture on their event calendar. We will keep you posted on future plans once the health situation is in hand. We are sure something special will emerge for the future. We thank you for your understanding during these uncertain times. Our thoughts are with those who are being directly impacted, particularly the many artists, musicians and small businesses who have given their time and talent so generously to support our fundraising event over many years. We hope that you might join us on our road forward to what an alternative festival event might look like. Keep in touch on all things Newtown Festival related by click here.. If you have any questions, or ideas you want to share for the future, please contact Georgia Carter, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at georgia@newtowncentre.org or 0438 734 920. |
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About Newtown Neighbourhood Centre
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) aims to build an inclusive, resilient, self-reliant and creative community.
The Centre provides support services to the local community with a particular focus on people at risk of homelessness and social isolation, people impacted by domestic and family violence, as well as those experiencing mental illness or facing other tough challenges in their lives.
The Centre also engages in community projects with the specific purpose of retaining and developing Newtown’s unique character – the “Newtown Vibe”.
To find out more and to stay up to date with what's happening in our community, like us on Facebook or visit our website.
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) aims to build an inclusive, resilient, self-reliant and creative community.
The Centre provides support services to the local community with a particular focus on people at risk of homelessness and social isolation, people impacted by domestic and family violence, as well as those experiencing mental illness or facing other tough challenges in their lives.
The Centre also engages in community projects with the specific purpose of retaining and developing Newtown’s unique character – the “Newtown Vibe”.
To find out more and to stay up to date with what's happening in our community, like us on Facebook or visit our website.