The inaugural Bobby Jack’s Festival in Walcha last weekend was nothing short of epic.
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On Saturday, a 12-hour music marathon rocked the local showground filled with people of all ages and backgrounds, food stalls and creative workshops.
The day started at 11 am with a welcome to country which included a moving rendition of ‘Took the children away’ performed by the granddaughter of Archie Roach and a performance by the Dunghutti Dancers.
Then two stages provided continuous entertainment from bands playing everything from swamp rock to folk until 11 pm.
Belly dancing workshops and performances, kids entertainment and puppet making were also on offer, and a behemoth sculptural bonfire was lit at dusk.
The organisers say they are extremely pleased with the event, which was pulled together in just four months.
If you missed it this year don’t worry – it will be back again in 2019.
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