Media Release
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15 December 2017
From cuddling koalas to celebrating local heroes and rocking out to live music, Blacktown City Council has Australia Day celebrations covered.
Blacktown’s Australia Day begins with Wake Up with the Wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then continues with a special citizenship ceremony, followed by the announcement of the City’s Citizens of the Year.
The day is concludes with a free Australia Day concert at The Rooty Hill, climaxing in Western Sydney’s largest fireworks display.
Mayor of Blacktown City Stephen Bali MP said more than 50,000 people were expected to attend Council’s Australia Day events.
“Our Australia Day activities are hugely popular – and no wonder,” Mayor Bali said.
“We have a range of fun, family friendly and exciting events for people of all ages.
“I encourage everyone to join us on 26 January and celebrate our pride in being Australian and living in this great nation.”
The Wake Up With The Wildlife event held at Featherdale Wildlife Park kick starts the entertainment program.
From 7.00 am to 9.00 am, families and children will have the unique opportunity to visit the animals early in the morning and feed them breakfast.
At 10.30 am Bowman Hall in Blacktown will host a special Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony, where people from countries including India, the Philippines and Fiji will become Australian citizens.
Following the ceremony, Mayor Bali will announce Blacktown City’s Australia Day Award winners.
Celebrations continue from 3.30 pm with the free Australia Day Concert on The Rooty Hill.
The concert features performances by Australian new wave band Pseudo Echo, and home-grown musicians Christie Lamb and Diesel.
There will also be free amusement rides, and circus-style and acrobatic performances.
The concert will come to a spectacular close with Western Sydney’s largest fireworks display from 9.15 pm.
“I encourage families and friends to head down early to The Rooty Hill for our family-friendly, alcohol-free annual Australia Day celebrations,” Mayor Bali said.
“This year’s entertainment line-up is as exciting as it comes, with one of Australia’s most highly regarded rock bands, Diesel, performing live on stage.”
“The event also features a fireworks extravaganza which never disappoints,” he said.
Event details
Wake up with the Wildlife Breakfast
7.00 am to 9.00 am Featherdale Wildlife Park, Kildare Road, Blacktown
Friday, 26 January 2017, from 7.00 am to 9.00 am, Featherdale Wildlife Park in Doonside.
Bookings are required and spots are limited. Tickets are $3 per person, with all money raised donated to a nominated charity at Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Bookings open at 8.00 am, Tuesday 9 January, online or in person.
Featherdale Wildlife Park is located on Kildare Road, Blacktown. The ticket is only valid on Australia Day with entry between 7.00 am-9.00 am.
This unique Australia Day experience is proudly sponsored by Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Citizenship ceremony
10.30 am Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown.
The special Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony will begin at 10.30 am – 160 people have decided to become Australians on Australia Day.
Australia Day at The Rooty Hill
4.00 pm – 9.30 pm, The Rooty Hill, Church Street Rooty Hill.
Enjoy all the festivities of Australia Day 2017 at Council’s Australia Day Celebrations on The Rooty Hill. Including free amusement rides, circus style and acrobatics performers, and a fireworks spectacular to close the event. Featuring performances by Diesel, Pseudo Echo and Christie Lamb.
The Rooty Hill is a 10 minute walk from Rooty Hill Railway Station or can be accessed by car via Eastern Road, Rooty Hill. Limited free parking is available.
The highly anticipated, annual family-friendly, alcohol free event will be held at The Rooty Hill, Eastern Road, Rooty Hill. Limited parking is available.
Stage program
3.30 pm gates open on Eastern Road, Rooty Hill
4.00 pm Jay Seeney Band
5.00 pm The Kami’s
6.00 pm Christie Lamb
6.45 pm Pseudo Echo
8.00 pm Diesel
9.15 pm fireworks spectacular
9.30 pm event close
For more information on Blacktown City’s Australia Day celebrations and/or changed traffic conditions, visit www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au or phone 9839 6000.
Rock act Diesel will entertain crowds at Blacktown’s Australia Day Concert.
Award-winning singer/songwriter Christie Lamb will perform
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