Moyne Shire Council, Media Release, 14 February 2022

Young artists are being encouraged to showcase their talents on one of the busiest weekends in Port Fairy for the chance to win some great prizes – including a spot on the 2023 Port Fairy Folk Festival Program.

The Port Fairy Busking Competition will run as part of the Street Fair being held in the town over the March Long Weekend.

The competition is supported by Moyne FReeZa and S.L.A.M Studios and Moyne Shire Mayor Cr Ian Smith said it was a fantastic opportunity for performers aged 25 and under to showcase their talents to a large audience.

“The March Long Weekend is one of the busiest in Port Fairy, so it’s a great opportunity to get that experience performing in front of a large crowd,” he said.

“Competition entrants will perform for twenty minutes each on the Community House Stage at Railway Place on Sunday March 13 in front of the crowds and judges.

“The winner will receive a recording and mixing package (valued at $1200) from S.L.A.M. Studios and the opportunity to perform as part of the Port Fairy Folk Festival program in 2023.

“This is a fantastic prize so I would encourage those interested to head to online and fill in an application form.”

Cr Smith said entrants would also receive a busking permit for the weekend and are encouraged to take their performance to the streets.

More information about the busking competition and an entry form can be found online at https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Youth/Port-Fairy-Busking-Competition