By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
LOCAL musicians will be ‘takin’ it to the street’ this weekend for the annual Belgrave Busker’s Festival.
From 1pm on Saturday 28 February, registered buskers will gather at eight sites around the town, filling the whole community with music.
The day will see groups gathered near Oscar’s, duos near CBA, soloists near the Sooki Lounge and youth near the Bell Tavern. There will be a ‘play-off’ at 6pm as well as a variety of other activities running on the day, including face-painting and a juggling ball workshop near Gin Lane.
Street art by the Tiffaney Bishop Collective and drumming by Full Circle Drumming will start at 2pm on Blacksmiths Way.
For those who can’t make it on the day, 3DMR will broadcast live from Bayview Road. Many businesses and community groups will be involved with the event, with the Cameo Outdoor Cinema and other Belgrave venues planning extended opening hours.
The festival will coincide with a twilight session of the Belgrave Big Dreams market, to be held from 3-8pm at St Thomas More Primary School.
The market offers a beautiful collection from some of Melbourne’s best artists and makers, offering shoppers unique and stylish pieces. The monthly event also attracts fine regional produce and homemade delights.
Fans of music, fashion, food and culture will enjoy what promises to be a fabulous afternoon for the whole family in Belgrave.
For more information on the festival, email buskersfestival@belgrave.com.au or visit www.belgravebuskersfestival.com.au.
