TUBULAR FESTIVAL PROGRAM REVEAL
Presented by Central Coast Music & Arts and Central Coast Council
2023 Theme: Sunrise
Central Coast Music & Arts + Central Coast Council are thrilled to reveal the full program for TUBULAR, a 10-day Music & Arts Festival in the heart of Gosford and surrounding areas from 16th – 26th November 2023 on Darkinjung Land.
Inspired by sound, art, food, light, connection and community, TUBULAR aims to celebrate the creativity and cultural identities of the Central Coast. 10 Days, 18 events, 34+ Artists, 13 workshops and 12 venues, the festival endeavours to become an annual highlight in the Coast’s events calendar, fostering community engagement and promoting tourism.
PSALT; our Marquee Event on Saturday 25 th November will take over the picturesque Gosford Waterfront for a day of world class music, artisan markets, culinary delights and community activations. The free entry event will feature the high octane stylings of punk rock trio DZ Deathrays on the Grove Scout Hall stage, Multi-hyphenate R&B artist Keiynan, musical chameleons Furnace and the Fundamentals serving up an eclectic mix of the world’s best covers, along with the stunning vocals of local talent Molly Millington, with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks.
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FADE INTO YOU; is a celebration of music, femininity, and community. Presented by Coasties Mag the two All Ages events will be held 16th & 17th November at Avoca Surf Life Saving Club & Mooney Mooney Church. With renowned folk-tronica artist Gordi at the helm, both evenings have been programmed alongside a curated line-up of some of the Central Coast’s finest female singer/songwriters, including Tessa Thames, Elaskia, Ruby Archer, NEAV, Ella Powell, Chloe Louise, Summer Healey & Scarlett.
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FLOTILLA; Will see the coastal town of Ettalong Beach taken over with our Sunrise SUP Event. In partnership with Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP, avid water lovers are invited down to participate and witness our giant SUP ‘Flotilla’ installation captured by drone.
At the forefront of the Festival’s ethos is community engagement aimed to inspire creativity and innovation and so TUBULAR will feature various Workshops throughout the week including;
MusicBiz Tune Up: A Half-Day music masterclass with Nick Findlay triple j’s Music Director
Gossy Music Nights: Taking over venues around the Gosford CBD
Ukelele Workshop + live show with Nicky Bomba
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Fight for the Right to Party – Gig Buddies info session, Brazilian Drum-Dance-Sing Workshop, Electronic Music Production masterclass + more to be announced.
Other Satellite events will include;
You Am I – The You’s Pull Up Their Troos Tour @Everglades, Woy Woy
Moon Rise All Night Ft. Tijuana Cartel, BNDT & Marina Da Silva (DJ) @ Sunken Monkey
Sunsoli album launch @ Drifter’s Wharf
The Sunday Refresher @ Drifters Wharf
A very special Tubular Edition of the Avoca Markets featuring performances from Winterbourne, Ella Powell and more.
Presented by Central Coast Music & Arts, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to develop the coast’s contemporary music & arts scene, the festival will unite local community groups to enhance their own businesses whilst also bringing new and interesting ideas to the Coast. This collaborative effort promises to bring an exceptional and immersive experience to the local community and visitors alike.
The festival has engaged critically acclaimed, multi award-winning and former Springfield based Artist Ngaiire, alongside her longtime Manager, award-winning sound designer and Central Coast expat Ben Pierpont as Artistic Directors to assist in curating a dynamic lineup of key marquee events while activating new and exciting spaces suitable for all ages and interests.
Attendees can expect live music performances by renowned artists & local bands, pop-up art exhibitions plus interactive and educational workshops that inspire creativity and innovation. In addition to entertainment and arts, the festival will prioritise sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout all the offerings.
Stay tuned for the official playing times and more info on each event which will be released in the coming weeks and updated right here, on Coasties Mag!
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Media | jessie@lunarcreative.com.au
Sponsorship | sponosrship@tubularfestival.com
Get involved | programming@tubularfestival.com
Contact us | hello@tubularfestival.com | www.tubularfestival.com
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In true Coasties fashion, we’ve got the inside scoop, there is yet another amazing festival to look forward to later this year. Central Coast Music & Arts is thrilled to announce its partnership with Central Coast Council to present a brand new, 10-day festival, TUBULAR in the heart of Gosford and surrounding areas on Darkinjung Land.
Central Coast Festival TUBULAR 2023
The festival will activate the Gosford CBD and surrounding areas and is set to take place from the 16th – 26th November 2023. Inspired by sound, art, food, light, connection and community, TUBULAR aims to celebrate the creativity and cultural identities of The Central Coast and is aiming to become an annual feature and highlight in the Coast’s events calendar. With these types events proving fruitful and successfull in fostering local community engagement as well as promoting tourism.
TUBULAR will be presented by Central Coast Music & Arts in conjunction with the Central Coast Council and promises to be a collaborative event that brings an exceptional and immersive experience to the local community and visitors alike. Whilst uniting local community groups, the aim will also be for businesses to showcase themselves, as well as bring new and interesting ideas to the Central Coast.
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Multi award-winning and former Springfield based artist Ngaiire, alongside her longtime manager, award-winning sound designer and Central Coast expat Ben Pierpont have come on board as artistic directors to assist in curating a dynamic lineup of key marquee events for the event.
TUBULAR Music and Arts Festival will ensure they’re activating new and exciting spaces suitable for all ages and interests. You can expect live music performances by renowned artists and local bands, pop-up art exhibitions plus interactive and educational workshops that inspire creativity and innovation. In addition to entertainment and arts, the festival will prioritise sustainability and environmental responsibility throughout all the offerings.
“The Central Coast was the first place I’ve really felt at home for a long time and home has always been a complicated thing for someone like me who has moved around a lot. I owe that to the incredible community we found living up there. There’s a willingness to connect and build things together whether it’s friendships or projects and you don’t find that too much in the city. This festival has the potential to not only showcase this through its many artistic offerings but also why the Central Coast should be reckoned with” says Ngaiire.
“Having worked all over the world from Istanbul to New York to Sydney in order to pursue a life in the arts, I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of bringing an event like this back to my home turf. This 2023 program is an appetiser of our long term plans and future of highlighting the Central Coast as a leading destination for the arts.” Adds Ben Pierpont.
Council Administrator, Rik Hart said Central Coast Council is committed to providing support and opportunity to Central Coast organisations who create and deliver events.
“Tubular Music & Arts Festival in Gosford CBD will continue to deliver on the positive outcomes of the inaugural Central Coast Music Festival held in September 2022”. Mr Hart said.
TUBULAR is seeking expressions of interest for performers, artists, workshop operators and vendors to engage and participate in the event. If you’re interested in getting involved, please fill out our EOI form by no later than Friday, 31 August 2023.
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