- PROGRAM-
(May be subject to  some changes)

A Cassowary Theme

Activities featured
during the day

Special guest performance
​by Tay Oskee
MC  - Mel Bowman-Finn
Roadside signs designed by Mission Beach School kids
When Mission Beach puts on an event,  the local school kids get to work.  They design signs to place along the access roads to alert drivers they are travelling through cassowary country and to be  extra aware of their speed and to watch out for cassowaries crossing the roads.  We look forward to seeing what new designs they will come up with this year for the Community Cassowary Festival.
Gunduy Midja
Art installation
Artists Leonard Andy (Djiru Traditional owner) and Nina Dawson collaborate to create a  traditional shelter (Midja) with a with a cassowary twist. The installation will be open for the public to 'walk inside the cassowary' and learn about the Djiru culture.

Check out the work in progress
Environment displays
Displays and information from groups or individuals working with the natural environment, particularly wildlife will be set up toward the beach They will be sharing knowledge about the work they do. The focus is on ecologically sustainable wildlife tourism and/or wildlife protection.  

​ Spiney Leaf insect pet giveaways
The Australian Insect Farm will be giving away Spiney Leaf Insect eggs. Grow you very own insect pet. Check out here how to keep a spiney leaf  stick insect as a pet.
Zoo To You

A chance to get up close and personal and learn all about our amazing Australian Wildlife. See more about the wonderful work of  Zoo to You here 
'Drumming of Cassowaries' parade

The parade will  start at the Mission Beach Village Green at 9.45 and reach the stage at 10am.
The life size sculptures of cassowaries and other  Cassowary Coast  creatures sculptures will be on display in the park throughout the day. You can see the process and follow the progress of these  spectacular artworks here. (If you would like to join the parade with your own creation please contact the  Festival Committee cassowaryfestival@gmail.com


Guest  Speakers

Mark Evans

Owner Paronella Park
​and Mamu Walk  
Terry Carmichael
Principal Project Officer with Wet Tropics Management Authority  
Great Prizes!!
Best cassowary costumes
Market Stalls
 Market stallholders will will be showcasing local homegrown and sustainable products and join the spirit of the festival by decorating themselves, their stalls or their produce with the 'celebrating cassowaries and nature' theme.  Limited only by imagination!!!  
Stripey's tent
A large marquee will be set up with lots of activities all day for... 
little kids, 
big kids and
even bigger kids!!.
Sand Modeling workshop

World acclaimed sand sculptor  Dennis Massoud's skills with a trowel and his hands have taken him around the globe in competitions, including trips to China where his massive creations are viewed by hundreds of millions of people.
At the Cassowary Festival Dennis will be holding a workshop near the Stripey's Tent  inviting the community to help him create a magnificent reef and rainforest  sand sculpture scene.
Proudly supported by
​ Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Okka Wikka Weaving workshop

More about Okka Wikka here
Musicians

Tay Oskee
JuJu Moon
​A band that's hard to put in a box
Paul Brennan
​- Singer Guitarist/Entertainer 
Choral Coast Collective
​Blues/folk/roots
    John Brown
Maker of  Gidgee Guitars
Adamo and Pauly P

See full bios of musicians
​here
Thursday 28th June 

Rainforest to Reef

6.30pm
for 
7.30pm - 9pm
Outdoor screening of Rainforest and Reef 

tickets $30

Limited space — book online here now - don't be disappointed

A presentation by international award winning photographer and presenter duo Jeurgen and Stella Freund. 
"Dear all,

We are happy to  announce a wonderful collaboration. The Freunds have been invited by the Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival committee to participate in their upcoming 2nd Cassowary Festival and we've agreed to help drum up the weekend event by doing a rainforest to reef presentation.

Our presentation will be a very interesting mix of our work in TNQ and beyond. We're sprinkling into our presentation our WWF work in Asia Pacific reefs and rainforest or our Coral Triangle work as well.
  • Prints from the 2014 'Asia Pacific Reefs and Rainforests exhibition at the Tablelands Regional Gallery are currently being exhibited  at the lobby of Castaways Resort.
You can see more of our work on the links below.

We look forward to being part of this exciting festival and look forward to meeting you on the 28th June".

Juergen and Stella Freund

1. Tablelands Regional Council + past RADF outcomes Timelapse Tablelands ​
What;      Spectacular photography presentation by Jeurgen Freund
Where;    Castaways Resort
When;    6.30pm  Nibbiles and light refreshments for  7.30pm start.
Cash Bar 

tickets $30

Limited space — book online here now - don't be disappointed
Enquiries
4068 7444 
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​Friday 29th June

​Mission Beach - naturally!
with
​Brent Cook and 'Doc'
 at the 
Bingil Bay Cafe

From 7ish - 9.30pm
WEAR CASSOWARY COLOURS

From 7ish  - 9. : 30pm


Local muso Doc (left), described as Far North Queensland barefoot beach blues, will be bringing some original, nature inspired tunes, amongst a mix of songs bearing a folk influence
​
Brent Cook has had a strong resonance with Mission Beach and its surrounds for over 3 decades. Whilst sharing his deep connection with this environment, Brent's open expression with old folk and alternative rock influence is set to entertain.
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​Saturday 30 June
​
Festival day in the park   

From 9am - 4pm

By 9.00am

All Stalls and marquees set up. 

 9 : .00am

Paul Brennan 

9 :30 am

Drumming of Cassowaries Parade
Starts at Mission Beach Village Green ​

9 : 45 am

Drumming of Cassowaries Parade 
Parade enters park, parades around festival Assembles at stage.
   

10am

Mission Beach School choir
​Singing Mission Beach - naturally - a special place
Everyone is invited to sing along.
listen to the song 
​click  on image (right) for lyrics   

10.:15 am

 
Official opening  by Mayor John Kremastos
Stripey's Tent Activities From 10am
​

10.:25am

Choral Coast Collective 

11 : 05 am

Welcome to Country
​Djiru Traditional Owner   

11 .: 15am


Councillor Jeff Baines
​Environmental message

11. : 20 am

Guest Speaker - Terry Carmichael 
​Principal Project Officer, Wet Tropics Management Authority- The role of Mission Beaches in the forming of the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Areas.

11. : 35am

Guest Speaker - Mark Evans
Owner Paronella Park and Mamu Walk. The value of natural and cultural heritage to tourism.

11. : 45am

John Brown 
Gigee Guitars

12 : 00 am

Wildcare message and drawing of raffle

12 : 10 pm

JuJu Moon

1 : 10 pm

Best Cassowary Costumes
​(Winners presented by Wayne Kimberley)
Drawing of super Festival raffle

1 : 30 pm

Coral Coast Collective

2. : 15 pm

Mission Beach police
Driving in cassowary country  

2. : 25 pm

Tay Oskee 

3 : 40pm

Parade at park and back to Village Green.
​Drumming of Cassowaries parade around park and exit.

4 : 00pm

Festival Close
Saturday 30 June
​
The Mission Beach Village Green
​
From 5pm - 8pm
Sundown with Adamo and Pauly P
​This year the Cassowary Festival will continue its celebrations into the evening with live music in the Village Green.
​
​After years apart, the Beach's own musical Brothers Adamo & Pauly P will come together in collaboration for this special community event. Together they are are duo not to be missed, come and join in the celebrations from 5pm - 8pm at The Village Green, Mission Beach.

​ Join the festival parade from the Park to the Village Green.  There will be extended trading hours as local businesses join in with the festivities, The village restaurants and night spots will be offering menu specials in celebration of the festival theme and featuring our wonderful local produce. 
 
The Helen Wiltshire Gallery will have a ‘Cassowaries and Mission Beach Naturally’ display featuring local artists. The gallery will be open til 6pm for the Village Green event on Saturday night.

Check out Adamo and Pauly P's music.

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​Sunday 1 July

Poets Breaky and Open Mic
​
From 9am til lunchtime 
At the Cassowary Festival Stage  in conjunction with the Mission Beach Village Markets
 Wear black, red and blue!

9 : 10 am

Cassowary style and environmental performances are highly encouraged.
​There will be a microphone and some sound set-up for your disposal to share poetry and/or acoustic style song with the crowd of Mission Beach Naturally admirers.  Bring your friends and family, this is for everyone.

10 : 10. 45am 

Special guest performance 
8+ piece Dangiang Sunda will join us.  Performing mesmerising, meditative melodies on a bronze gong orchestra from West Java, Indonesia.  The Instruments weave and interlock in rich layers accompanied by intricate drumming and the sweet, souring suling (bamboo flute). 

The sounds of Dangiang Sunda take us on a sonic journey from the tropics of Far North Queensland to the mountains of West Java, connecting our homegrown with universal natural awareness. 
​
If you listen carefully, you can hear the harmonies of the rainforest.

10 : 45am - midday

Open Mic Mission Beach Naturally
We will fit in whatever we can, though if you would like to book and discuss your performance and its requirements please do not hesitate to contact our friendly host Mel (0431 684 975) who will guide you to the stage.
​MORE PEOPLE - MORE FUN!
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Mission Beach - naturally
"The Mission Beach Community is proud to share our unique place with you in celebration of the cassowary and nature.

Please slow down, watch out for cassowaries while driving (especially approaching a bend or crest in the road).

We look forward to your company. ​Enjoy your time at our special place where two world heritage areas meet". 
​
​The Cassowary Festival Steering committee ​


Leave only footprints and build memories to last a lifetime.
​Read more about why Mission Beach is special here.
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Contact 
cassowaryfestival@gmail.com
​0414 402 315