Local musician Grace Spinks is getting into the spirit of the season, hosting a brand-new event for the 4017 called Festive Folk, Carols and Christmas Craft.
It’s the perfect get-together at the Sandgate Town Hall for friends and family and will feature three hours of beautiful folk music and crafty fun.
“I wanted to create an event that celebrated an Australian Christmas,” Grace said.
“I feel like all our songs and celebrations are about a white Christmas, or that traditional North American Christmas, which obviously we don’t have – folk music really suits a warm Australian Christmas.”
The festive event will feature live performances from Grace, Kelsey Berrington and Brook St, who are a husband-and-wife duo from the Sunshine Coast.
“I saw all of them perform at the Woodford Folk Festival last year,” Grace said.
“The Sandgate Town Hall is such an amazing venue, it’s so beautiful. Hopefully, this could become an annual event and we will start some new Christmas traditions in Sandgate.”
The craft aspect of the event will be self-led, with all the materials supplied, with afternoon available to purchase.
“We will be making orange garlands using dried fruit and it’s all local, upcycled, natural materials,” Grace said.
“People can come with their friends or family and sit at a table – all the materials will be there, with some inspirational photos, but it’s going to be independent crafting.
“There’s something for everyone. People who like to craft will be doing that and people who are there for the music can sit back and enjoy that as well.”
Grace, 20, has just finished a bachelor’s degree in Popular Music (singing) at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. She is taking part in the Woodford Songwriters program and has also just released new music.
“This will be a fun event to really get into the Christmas spirit,” she said.
“I just love the feel of folk music, there’s an energy there and there’s no barrier to connecting with it.”
For more information, or to secure tickets, go to www.gracespinks.com or search Humanitix for Festive Folk, Carols and Christmas Craft.
Tickets are $23 for adults and $18 for concession.
Festive Folk, Carols and Christmas Craft
- Saturday, 21 December, 12.30pm-3.30pm
- Sandgate Town Hall
- Cnr Cliff and Seymour Streets, Sandgate
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