Sugardrop Festival is the latest addition to the calendar for Mackay music fans, curated by local sweetheart Tia Gostelow.
Taking place at Harrup Park in June, Sugardrop will see musicians from Mackay and all over Australia take the stage in what is set to be an epic afternoon of live music.
“I’m so excited for it,” said Tia.
“It’s been in the works for a long time and I’m excited to bring some bands from out of Mackay in and also give local bands the opportunity to get up and play in front of a new crowd.
“I think the line-up’s amazing.”
Tia will be headlining the event with her powerfully melodic indie pop, playing alongside Brisbane punks Beddy Rays, Canberra troupe Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, as well as more local acts Amber Farnan and Mt. Nadir.
“Beddy Rays are incredible,” said Tia.
“Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, they’re from Canberra so I’m not sure if they’ve ever been to Mackay before so that’ll be awesome.
“And Amber Farnan and Mt. Nadir are obviously regional bands as well so I think it’s incredible to see such a diverse range of bands.
“Mt Nadir, two of the boys from the band are from Mackay and they’re actually really good friends of mine and they’ve literally just started this band so it’s really exciting for them to come back and play in their hometown which they haven’t done yet.”
Tia says Mackay played an important role in her career and she can’t wait to bring the festival to her hometown.
“I moved to Mackay when I was 10 and I’ve literally been playing in pubs since I was about 12 years old, so Mackay was a very important part in my career,” she said.
“I feel like it’s a very special thing to come back and play in Mackay.
“It hasn’t felt like hard work because I’m enjoying it a lot.”
Tia has big hopes for Sugardrop, hoping to make it a mainstay in the Mackay music scene.
“I really want it to be something that people in Mackay can look forward to every year.
“Hopefully bigger and better things as the years go by.”
Tia will be heading to America soon to write her new album before she returns to finalise preparations.
Catch Tia Gostelow, Beddy Rays, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Amber Farnan, and Mt. Nadir at Sugardrop Festival at Harrup Park on June 18.
Tickets are on sale now.
Tia Gostelow is excited to bring a brand new festival to her hometown
Tia will headline a line-up of top-tier local and interstate acts. Photos: supplied
