Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Businesses Join Forces With Rhythm & The Reef

Major businesses are jumping onboard local festival Rhythm & The Reef ahead of its second event in September.

Field Mining Services Group has partnered with the festival, helping to put on an event that has quickly become an icon of culture and community in North Queensland.

Mackay Regional Council, Daly Bay and the Ambassador Hotel have also joined forces in support of bringing big city entertainment to regional Queensland.

Event Director James Slade says the support of these businesses helps events bring bigger and better artists to Mackay, ultimately putting on a better festival in a turbulent time for the industry.

“These businesses see the importance of creating a culture of excitement throughout the region, and by doing so encouraging more young people to move north and fill crucial roles of employment,” he said.

Rhythm & The Reef is expected to attract punters from Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton and southeast Queensland, providing a major boost to the economy.

In 2021, the Rumble on The Reef events collectively brought over 5000 people from all over Australia to the region across a two-week period.

This year’s line-up includes Running Touch, Touch Sensitive, ShockOne, Jack Botts, Ivan Ooze, Godlands, Felipe Baldomir, Moss and heaps of local favourites.

The event will also feature life-size marine sculptures made from beach debris, live art displays and heaps more.

This year’s event will be held on the riverfront at Bluewater Quay.

Tickets are selling fast and are available online now.

WHAT: Rhythm & The Reef 2022

WHEN: Friday, September 24

WHERE: Bluewater Quay

TICKETS: Oztix

Rhythm & The Reef is back for 2022 thanks to local business. Photo supplied: Rhythm & The Reef

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