Aussie music stars join NRMA centenary road trip
Richard Clapton and Kasey Chambers will headline entertainment at the first event on the Northern Rivers on the weekend of 29 February and again on 6 June in Parramatta. The final event on the centenary calendar will be headed up by The Screaming Jets at Parramatta Park on Sunday 7th June. All events are free to the public.
In a move designed to encourage Australians to road trip to regional communities, the NRMA Centenary celebrations will feature five free family events across regional NSW and a final event in Sydney. The call to action has been further highlighted by recent bushfires and the ongoing drought.
The family-friendly events will feature new ‘big things’ art, kids activities, food trucks, music, entertainment, local talks and much more including interactive installations, activities and games, with a focus on celebrating local flora and fauna and promoting local entertainment and art.
Families, Members and individuals can register to attend the free weekend-long festivals here. Details for the six festivals are:
- Northern Rivers North Byron Parklands 29 February - 1 March
- Tamworth Bicentennial Park 14-15 March
- Kiama Black Beach Reserve 4-5 April
- Wagga Wagga Apex Park 18-19 April
- Queanbeyan Showgrounds 2-3 May
- Parramatta - Parramatta Park 6-7 June
In addition to the three world-renowned Australian artists the NRMA has also signed up a number of local music performers and live acts from the Northern Rivers, Tamworth, Kiama, Wagga Wagga and Queanbeyan to perform at the local festivals.
NRMA Group CEO Rohan Lund said the company’s Centenary road trip celebration was about showcasing the best the state had to offer and to encourage a boost in regional tourism.
“When the NRMA conceived its Bright Futures tour 12 months ago the idea was to use our Centenary as a platform to support regional areas affected by drought – nobody foresaw the devastating bushfire season that lay ahead,” Mr Lund said.
“The motivation behind these events is now more critical than ever. We want people to get in the car and join the NRMA for our road trips celebrations. Bring the family and while you’re there spend some money in the local communities.
“Crucially, we hope our Bright Futures tour will be the motivation for Australians to book a domestic holiday or go on a road trip this year and visit some of these remarkable destinations. These communities are fighting to rebuild. They need our help and the best way to support them is by booking a local holiday.”
