Good Vibe Festival

The audience enthusiastically received the strong message delivered from a forum held on the stage.  Environmental consultant Ellie Bock moderated a panel discussing visions for a sustainable future from different perspectives including local exotic fruit farmer Peter Salleras on farming practices, Djiru Traditional Owner Leonard Andy talking of the need for long, not short term planning and for governments to listen to the voice of the community, Nicole Nash discussing the campaign to eradicate drinking straws, and Terry Carmichael representing the Wet Tropics Management Authority.
 
Each year the festival organisers focus on a particular action that will contribute to a sustainable future. This year a fundraiser was held to help Mission Beach Cassowaries Inc raise $6500 to complete cassowary corridor mapping along the coastal section of Mission Beach.  C4 has generously offered to take up the shortfall in donations to achieve the target.   
 

​Media Release
24 September 2019
Good Vibe Festival
The 2019 Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival has been hailed a great success. As usual the colourful parade with the large nature and wildlife sculptures was a big hit and the park was full of festival goers getting into the mood wearing the cassowary colours red black and blue.
 
It is estimated that around 2,500 people enjoyed the beach and park ambiance full of activities and entertainment throughout the day.  Cassowary Coast Mayor, John Kremastos described the friendly happy atmosphere of the festival by beginning his official opening speech with “There is a really great vibe here today”.

A young couple visiting Mission Beach won the best cassowary costume prize and plan on returning so they can enjoy their prizes donated by local businesses.
 

Local musicians entertained all day with many original compositions  in celebration of  where they live and the special natural environment of Mission Beach.
 
Judy Brady who coordinated the children’s activity said “The stripeys Tent was a beehive of activity throughout the day. The kids loved creating artworks about the rainforest and reef“. “At one stage there were at least 20 kids helping local artist Lavina, create a painting which will be raffled to raise funds for  the festival”.
 
The idyllic venue at Ullysses Park next to the beach was packed full with a large number of displays set up by groups and individuals from around the Wet Tropics sharing information about the work they do for the environment and wildlife, an Artist tent with a display of local art and market stalls selling their produce. The food court with a variety of food styles completed the festival atmosphere
 
Mission Beach Tourism manager Evelyn Swarbrick congratulated the organisers for their  great work and commitment to the festival adding “Well done for the Cassowary Festival on Saturday, another success story”.

“We are excited to build on the success of this year’s event”.  “We are gaining lots of feedback and suggestions about what could be included next year” said festival committee member Liz Gallie. “We are focused on using local entertainers and artists. We want the festival to grow naturally, to be a creative expression that represents the strength of our community and their commitment to protect the natural environment”.

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For more information contact
Liz Gallie 0414 402 315
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