By Cr Michael Clarke
Thanks to the support of Maribyrnong City Council and the SKY Community Group, the
Stony Creek Music Festival is back on the calendar of events this year.
Be sure to circle 1 April and we’ll see you there from 3pm at McNish Reserve in Court Street,
Yarraville.
Over the years, the Festival – which first began in 2010 – has featured performers such as
Deb Conway, Billy Miller and Painters and Dockers.
This year will be no less remarkable, with Australian rock royalty led by Rebecca Barnard,
Nick Barker and Rob Craw headlining the event with the “Remembering Tom Petty”
extravaganza. And it doesn’t end there.
This year’s festival also features Aria award winner, and one of the most remarkable
guitarists this country has produced, Shane Omara in the band Silversound. In addition,
2023 will see the return of Deadnecks; the finest Grateful Dead tribute ban in Australia
today, fresh from their East Coast tour as the backing band for the Blues inspired M.Ward,
from the USA. These guys are graduates of our own Victoria University Music Program.
Thanks to VU and Kindred Studios.
Other performers include The Receivers and rappers Ghetto Stars Super Stars.
Alongside this feast of musical talent, will be drumming workshops hosted by legendary
percussionist and drummer Ray Pereira, and three-string guitar workshops hosted by Greg
McKinnon. Drums and three-string guitars will also be on sale for those interested.
Our very own Yarraville Community Garden also invites you to attend a gardening workshop
and Belle, Princess on Skates, will be entertaining the kids – there will also be food trucks
and a sausage sizzle by Yarraville Rotary to keep attendees well-fed.
This is a free family day for all to enjoy. Please come along and let our festival of heroes
entertain you and the family. Inquiries on 0434 473 734.
