Local talent will be shining bright at Shoalhaven Ex-serviceman's River Festival this month.
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The seventh annual event will kick off on Saturday, October 26. The line up of local bands will kick-off at 9am and rock on until the Spirit of the River finale at 8.30pm.
Chair of the River Festival Committee Paul Greene said showcasing our local region and musical talent will be high on the agenda.
"I'm really proud to have had this job," he said.
"I follow our local bands like a lot of people follow football teams.
"In a way I think they represent our area, and bands like 19Twenty are taking it to a national audience, and hopefully an international."
I follow our local bands like a lot of people follow football teams
- Paul Greene
Having had a career as a full-time musician for more than 20 years, Paul knows the challenges it comes with, but said it's a viable career path.
"It's hard work at times, but with the right environment and the right influences, it's possible."
Paul said he hopes seeing strong local talent in the Shoalhaven all performing at River Festival will inspire other young musicians to follow their passion.
There will be a strong line-up of artists and songwriters at the free event, from newcomers to seasoned professionals.
2019 Shoalhaven Ex-serviceman's River Festival line-up
- 19 Twenty
- Nick Rheinberger Band
- Chalkie White
- Emma Jene
- Gotu
- Paul Greene Band
- Baxter Stone and the Chocolate Dogs
- Benki Fowler
- The Groove
- Annaliese Szota
- Indi Veale
- Jermone Butterworth
- Frank Sultana
- Jacob
- Kellie Andrews
- Leilani Byron
- Lily Lucas
- Piper Druce
- Raised Voices Choir
- Sam and Stella