Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival
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The Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival nominated on Queensland
's Q150 Iconic list began as a small community event in 1994. By 2009, the Festival attracted close to 15000 patrons. Proceeds from the Street Tickets are donated to various Queensland charities.
Held traditionally on the Sunday of the Labour Day long weekend, the Festival features three stages on the street and entertainment in most of the 12 Caxton Street venues in the Brisbane suburb of Paddington
. The Festival specialises in local Queensland seafood and wine and for the past 17 years has showcased a first-class line up of entertainment. Over the years, various artists such as Russell Crowe, Robbie James of Gangajang, Little Birdy, Grace Knight, Kevin Borich, Kram of Spiderbait, Dukes of Windsor, Tyrone Noonan, Diana Anaid, celebrities from Australian Idol, Big Brother and musical acts from all over Australia playing a variety of music styles.
The Caxton Street Seafood Festival is located on Caxton Street, only a short 200 m away from Suncorp Stadium
and a few minutes from the Brisbane central business district
. Festival organisers support the responsible service and consumption of alcohol and recommends the use of public transport.
Since 2004, The Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival has been recognised by the Australian Performing Rights Association as “the largest independently produced Street Festival in Brisbane and arguably Queensland”. The Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival is now also recognised as a Significant Event for Queensland by Brisbane City Council and Tourism Queensland
. Since 2005, The Pushworth Group, have co-ordinated the event's music programs. In 2009 and 2010, Manny Kyriakidis and Nichola Burton, of Pushworth, have produced and managed this iconic Queensland annual festival.
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
's Q150 Iconic list began as a small community event in 1994. By 2009, the Festival attracted close to 15000 patrons. Proceeds from the Street Tickets are donated to various Queensland charities.
Held traditionally on the Sunday of the Labour Day long weekend, the Festival features three stages on the street and entertainment in most of the 12 Caxton Street venues in the Brisbane suburb of Paddington
Paddington, Queensland
Paddington is an inner suburb of Brisbane, Australia located 2 km west of the Brisbane CBD. As is common with other suburbs in the area, Paddington is located on a number of steep ridges and hills. It was originally settled in the 1860s. Many original and distinctive Queenslander homes can...
. The Festival specialises in local Queensland seafood and wine and for the past 17 years has showcased a first-class line up of entertainment. Over the years, various artists such as Russell Crowe, Robbie James of Gangajang, Little Birdy, Grace Knight, Kevin Borich, Kram of Spiderbait, Dukes of Windsor, Tyrone Noonan, Diana Anaid, celebrities from Australian Idol, Big Brother and musical acts from all over Australia playing a variety of music styles.
The Caxton Street Seafood Festival is located on Caxton Street, only a short 200 m away from Suncorp Stadium
Suncorp Stadium
Lang Park is the original name of the site located in the Brisbane suburb of Milton, Queensland, Australia, now occupied by the major sports facility known by its sponsorship name, Suncorp Stadium...
and a few minutes from the Brisbane central business district
Brisbane central business district
The Brisbane central business district , sometimes referred to as the city, is a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and is located on a point on the northern bank of the Brisbane River. The triangular shaped area is bounded by the Brisbane River to the east, south and west...
. Festival organisers support the responsible service and consumption of alcohol and recommends the use of public transport.
Since 2004, The Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival has been recognised by the Australian Performing Rights Association as “the largest independently produced Street Festival in Brisbane and arguably Queensland”. The Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival is now also recognised as a Significant Event for Queensland by Brisbane City Council and Tourism Queensland
Tourism Queensland
Tourism Queensland is the state government agency responsible for the marketing of Queensland tourism destinations and the development of the tourist industry in the state. The agency was established in 1979 as the Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation. Tourism Queensland was once part of the...
. Since 2005, The Pushworth Group, have co-ordinated the event's music programs. In 2009 and 2010, Manny Kyriakidis and Nichola Burton, of Pushworth, have produced and managed this iconic Queensland annual festival.