We’re teaming up with Lake Macquarie again this month to tell you about all the awesome stuff happening around Lake Mac this September.
And what a month it is… We’ve got info on the amazing Living Smart Festival, a mind-bending collaboration between two remarkable artists and a night with the stunning Australian Haydn Ensemble for you to check out. Plus we’ll give you the heads up on an event coming up this October.
Check out the guide below, and we’ll see you there!
LIVING SMART FESTIVAL
WHEN: SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
WHERE: SPEERS POINT PARK
Mark your calendar for Saturday, 21 September, and make your way to Speers Point Park for the Living Smart Festival—a one-day extravaganza dedicated to sustainability, culture, and innovation. This event promises a dynamic lineup of activities, including sustainability talks, cultural workshops, and captivating dance performances. Notable speakers like Gina Chick, Steph De Sousa, and Paul West will take the stage, offering insights and inspiration. Be sure to explore the vibrant multicultural zone, where diversity is celebrated through workshops, demonstrations, and more. Don’t miss out on this exciting community event!
AUSTRALIAN HAYDN ENSEMBLE: Mozart’s Horn With Carla Blackwood
WHEN: SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
WHERE: SPEERS POINT PARK
This is your chance to experience one of Australia’s premier period ensembles. The Sunday afternoon concert will give you the chance to immerse yourself in the luminous sounds and contrasting facets of Mozart’s genius. A highlight of the program is Mozart’s beloved horn concerto, written for his close friend and esteemed horn player, Ignaz Leutgeb. Often described as a little love duet between horn and violin, this piece remains a joyful testament to their enduring friendship. The concert will also feature works by Hauff, and Michael Haydn.
TWO WORLDS
WHEN: SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
WHERE: SPEERS POINT PARK
Two Worlds is a unique collaboration between two remarkable artists, Julia Davis and Jane Sheldon. The Australian-American composer and soprano will deliver a live performance as part of the exhibition Voice of Sea, Voice of Sky, adding a new musical layer to her sound design for SEAM, a cinematic video artwork created in partnership with artist Julia Davis. This exhibition blends visual art and live music and is not to be missed!
COMING UP
MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
WHEN: SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER
WHERE: WARNERS BAY THEATRE, BARAMAYIBA
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is coming to Lake Macquarie – A global cinematic event in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council. This unique festival unites over 100,000 film enthusiasts in more than 500 cities across six continents, all with one goal: to watch and vote on the finalists’ films. This year’s lineup features ten exceptional short films from around the world, including the Australian entry Favourites, starring Stephen Curry and Sibylla Budd, and the UK’s The Talent, featuring Emma D’Arcy and Leo Sutter. It’s a global celebration of film in our very own backyard.
WHAT’S ON LAKE MAC
You can take a sneak peek of what’s coming up for the rest of the year in Lake Macquarie by hitting visitlakemac.com.au.
