Live music, boot camp and markets will begin popping up in Nelson Bay in a bid to breathe "life and vibrancy" back into the town centre.
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Port Stephens Council's It's on! series will make a return in November after the six month trial of "place activation" activities, launched in June, was put on hold when the Hunter was plunged into a lockdown at the start of August.
Funded through Nelson Bay's smart parking scheme, the council will trial a range of activities to create an annual program for the town.
"We'll test all aspects of the process and we'll be asking for feedback throughout to make sure we get the best outcome for our community, businesses and visitors," a council spokeswoman said in June when the It's on! series was launched.
"This data will help us deliver an annual place activation program for Nelson Bay which will continue to bring vibrancy and life to our streets."
As part of the It's on! series, instructors from Nelson Bay's Our Gym will run free and COVID-Safe boot camp sessions in Apex Park on Tuesday mornings at 7am.
Lunchtime Acoustic sessions will return to Apex Park on Thursdays, beginning on November 4.
Musicians will perform live and free in the park from 12pm to 2pm each Thursday. People are encouraged to enjoy their lunch in Apex Park to the sounds of live music.
Saturday Sessions will return to Apex Park on November 6. Musicians will perform live and free in Apex park each Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.
Homegrown will return to Nelson Bay's foreshore on Saturday, December 4 from 4pm to 8pm. The market specialises in handmade, eco and local designs.
Prior to the lockdown, the It's on! series also included a yoga and children's activities in Apex Park, rock 'n' roll dancing on the Stockton Street stage and story time for pre-schoolers in the Yacaaba Street extension.
It's on! schedule November-December 2021
Boot camp in Apex Park
When: Tuesday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Time: 7am to 8am. Cost: Free but bookings required. Phone Tim 0422 271 109 or Trudi 0413 311 460 to book.
Lunchtime Acoustics in Apex Park
When: Thursday, November 4, 11, 18, 25. Time: 12pm-2pm. Cost: Free. Performers: November 4 Andrea Barnett, November 11 Javier Sarmiento, November 18 Lachlan Edwards, November 25 TBD.
Saturday Sessions in Apex Park
When: Saturday, November 6, 13, 20, 27. Time: 1pm-3pm. Cost: Free. Performers: November 6 Bre & Lou, November 13 Megan Snow, November 20 Matt Cross, November 27 Dedos Curious.
Homegrown market Nelson Bay foreshore
When: Saturday, December 4. Time: 4pm-8pm. Cost: Free. Other: Pet friendly, hot food and drinks, live music
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Ellie-Marie Watts
A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
