Introduction

…a rhythmic sound scape in sacred space

…a space to move freely on your own or with others, to shake awake, connect with your body & soul, and dance your way to ecstasy

…a space for people of all ages and movement abilities

Woytopia is a great family fun day with food, music, stalls and lots for the kids to do, as well as inspiring ideas for making your life a little greener. Come along and be surprised by Woy Woy’s newest festival.

fantastic food | all-day kids’ program | green workshops | films | energy-saving | chilled world rhythms | Indian dancing | bouncy castle | solar power | bike repair workshops | bushtucker demonstration | native animals | sustainable home design | stalls | ’where’s the beef’ BBQ | yoga | eco-footprint assessment | electric bikes | drumbala | solar cookers | green marketplace

31 October 2010
10am-4pm
Woy Woy South Public School
Waterloo Avenue, Woy Woy

Woytopia is organised by Peninsula Environment Group (PEG)

Wytopia is currently looking for volunteers, so if you want to get involved on day itself or to help with organisation prior to event, contact Lisa Butler This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or see www.woytopia.info

A project being managed by a consortium made up of Brackets and Jam and Fusion Arts which will provide a hub for art and cultural groups across the Central Coast.

There are many arts and cultural silos in our community who are operating in isolation and often disengaged from the greater arts and cultural community, often with very limited resources. The hub will be an opportunity for all of these organisations to network and share resources with each other building community connectedness & social relationships by providing intergenerational opportunities for recreation & leisure through cultural expression & participation.

The Purple Pass is now available for all you B&J regulars SAVE $40 on Brackets events plus all the benefits of being a member…

Introducing the Brackets and Jam PURPLE PASS free access to all Brackets and Jam monthly events PLUS a community membership with all the benefits as follows:

• access to our FORUMS
• list unlimited items for Sale on JBAY.
• A Brackets & Jam membership card
• Special member discounts from participating Brackets BUSINESS Members
• 10% DISCOUNT on Brackets and Jam merchandise, special events and workshops
• FREE chai at Brackets and Jam Kincumber Mountain
• FREE entry to the Brackets and Jam Christmas Party
• Plus voting rights at the Brackets and Jam AGM and ability to participate in decision making and meetings.

Thats at least $145 worth of B&J events and benefits for only $80, the perfect treat for an avid Brackets supporter

Coast Fest 2008 from Tajette O'Halloran on Vimeo.

B&J are about to kick off another exciting project to put together a portable stage set up that can be used at outside events.

The project involves converting an existing old car trailer into a fully functional event stage set up. Once built the stage will be able to be towed and easily erected by two people to provide a stage approximately 4m x 7.2m wide, complete with cover. The stage will then be yet another asset we can provide to support local outside events, along with our sound and lighting equipment.

If you are an engineering or metal-working type and would like to get involved in this exciting project, we are currently putting together a team to get this idea moving. Just email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and let us know what you are able to contribute (eg skills, materials etc.)

Those of us who attended the June event on Kincumber Mountain would have been lucky enough to hear some beautiful poetry from local poet Suzie Palmer. Suzie has given us permission to publish her tribute to Brackets and Jam...enjoy.

Brackets and Jam in the Sky

On the peak of Island View Drive
Moonlit evenings come alive
At Brackets and Jam
Kincumber Mountain is a hive
Of colourful action

Bursting with talent
Dynamic beats
Our hearts are a haven
Where rhythm and drum
Under starry skies
Fills our senses, the bush is alive

With loving vibrations from you and I
Generating pulsations, a natural high
Ignites our passions, lets love fly
Celebrates the Central Coast Community
Brackets and Jam in the sky

Suzie Palmer

www.suziepalmer.com

Why not become a member of B&J and support Arts in your Community. Help us continue to host our monthly open Mic nights and support other Community arts initiatives, you can also…

• access to our FORUMS
• list unlimited items for Sale on JBAY.
• A Brackets & Jam membership card
• Special member discounts from participating Brackets BUSINESS Members
• 10% DISCOUNT on Brackets and Jam merchandise, special events and workshops
• FREE chai at Brackets and Jam Kincumber Mountain
• FREE entry to the Brackets and Jam Christmas Party
• Plus voting rights at the Brackets and Jam AGM and ability to participate in decision making and meetings.
  

Ordinary 12 months membership is only $25.

Membership is FREE for performers and for a limited time to existing COASTFEST members.

Community Organisations can join for $35 and will also receive a FREE directory listing with contact details, weblink and profile.They can also post their events in our GIG GUIDE and Enewsletter.

12 months Business memberships are also available for $250 a year  with a 50% discount for the first year• - Business Supporters can post unlimited events in our GIG GUIDE and offers on JBAY and in our Enewsletter,

• Business Supporters must offer a discount to Brackets Membership Card holders.

We also have a special business membership @ $50 a year for sole traders - eg alternative therapists, people who run workshops or who make and sell arts and crafts.

Join up today and start listing your events