Bundaberg council launches free beachside concerts for January
Live music festivals will be backed by local market stalls across four local beaches throughout January with the event free to Bundaberg locals and visitors alike.
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Bundaberg beaches will not only host the bright summer sun in the new year, they will also host the council’s latest community initiative - Summer Sundays.
Live music festivals will be backed by local market stalls across four local beaches throughout January with the event free to locals and tourists alike.
Four of the region’s main beaches Elliott Heads, Bargara, Burnett Heads and Moore Park Beach will host their own concert, with locals capitalising on the sun and surf.
Summer Sundays will feature music from headliners including Kyle Lionheart, Bondi Cigars, Steph Strings and Felipe Baldomir backed by musicians such as Meleane Havea, Change Po Ching, Abby Skye and Harii Bandhu.
Mayor Jack Dempsey said the region’s idyllic beaches were the perfect background for a relaxed live music initiative.
“Our foreshores are gems in our community and what better way to utilise them than by bringing people together through music,” he said.
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“Summer Sundays is more than just a series of concerts – it’s a celebration of our community’s vibrancy and an opportunity to celebrate together.
“I encourage friends and family to come together to welcome in 2024 throughout January and enjoy an afternoon by our picturesque beaches listening to free live music.”
Arts, Culture and Events councillor John Learmonth also backed the initiative and the sense of community Summer Sundays hopes to foster.
“This wonderful new initiative aims to bring live music and community gatherings to our scenic local foreshores each Sunday throughout the month of January,” he said.
“Summer Sundays will have community members relaxing by the seaside enjoying the summer atmosphere.
Free concerts for Summer Sundays:
Sunday, January 7 from 2pm
Elliott Heads – River Esplanade Park
Steph Strings supported by Meleane Havea
Sunday, January 14, from 2pm
Bargara – Schukraft Park
Kyle Lionheart supported by Chang Po Ching
Sunday, January 21, from 2pm
Burnett Heads – South Heads Parklands
Bondi Cigars supported by Abby Skye
Sunday, January 28, from 2pm
Moore Park Beach – Bob Nielsen Park
Felipe Baldomir supported by Harii Bandhu
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