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Wednesday, 5 April 2006
This Easter long-weekend (14-16 April, 2006) Sydney Olympic Park will see tens of thousands of music, art and comedy fans converge at Newington Armory for the one of Sydney’s newest and most talked about outdoor festivals - ‘The Great Escape.’
It’s the first time that Sydney Olympic Park has hosted the event. Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Sandra Nori, says the prestigious Festival is bound to attract not only thousands of Sydney residents, but also a strong interstate contingent.
“Its fabulous to see Sydney Olympic Park hosting such a great event that offers a diverse range of music, art and culture in one location. I am confident that with such an impressive offering we will see the Park filled with visitors from all over Australia this Easter long-weekend,” Minister Nori said.
The outdoor event is expected to attract more than 10,000 people to Newington Armory over the three days.
Newington Armory was founded in 1897 and was formerly known as the Royal Australian Naval Armament Depot (RANAD), where arms and military equipment were built and stored. Today, the site is managed by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority and features a 70-bed Lodge accommodation facility as well as artists in residence studios, a large exhibition space and an indoor performance theatre.
Festival patrons can purchase tickets to ‘The Great Escape’ that allow them to camp at Newington Armory over the Easter long-weekend or attend for just one day.
‘The Great Escape’ will feature over 110 international and local acts including, Sigur Ros (Iceland) Silverchair, Xavier Rudd, Fema Kuti (Nigeria) Juan De Marco’s Afro Cuban All Stars (Cuba), Something for Kate and Powderfinger front man – Bernard Fanning.
“The Great Escape is unique to Sydney because it has something to suit every taste. Alongside the live music there’s cabaret and comedy, art exhibitions and a sculpture park, sunrise yoga classes, ecology talks and tours, a record and collectables fair, outdoor cinema, a mini Sydney Writers’ Festival and even a chocolate Easter egg hunt on Sunday.” Ms Nori said.
“The Festival aligns with Sydney Olympic Park Authority’s vision for the precinct, and reinforces the Park’s reputation as a premiere destination for major sporting and entertainment events” Ms Nori added.
Additional transport services will be offered to patrons during the Easter long-weekend. For more details and information, phone 1300 369 227.
For more information about ‘The Great Escape’ visit www.thegreatescape.net.au. Tickets are available at www.moshtix.com.au or www.ticketek.com.au
Media contact: Antony Dale on 0421 636 595
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