Sacrededge festival to present sixth year of stories, music and art

LOCALS who want to dig deep into the diversity of their local communities will have the chance to do so this weekend during the sixth Sacrededge festival in Queenscliff.

The Sacrededge festival, which is known as the “little festival with a big heart”, will be held this weekend between Friday, May 3 and Sunday, May 5.

Bookending the festival, Mojo Juju and Lior, are expected to wow audiences with their own ake on life experiences shared though their music.

Between performances there will be opportunities to hear stories, poetry and music, see great local art, participate in workshops and sit in on discussions – all of which will focus on indigenous, refugee, LGBTIQ, mental health or environmental issues.

Festival co-ordinator Kerrie Lingham said the Uniting Church was thrilled to be presenting a sixth year of stories, music and art.

“To have the indigenous community, asylum seeker community and the LGBTI community all under the one roof is an enriching, heart-warming experience,” Ms Lingham said.

“Sacrededge is an actual experience of diversity rather than a talk fest about diversity.

“It is about people from different spiritual traditions, people who love ideas, justice, music and the arts, getting together and creating a community.

“The enthusiasm and generosity of the speakers, musicians and artists who share their story is a constant source of delight.

“It’s such a privilege to host this event where people are safe to be themselves and discover a deep connection.”

This year’s festival will introduce young local marine biologist Melanie Wells who will be detailing her childhood journey to becoming environmentally aware.

The labyrinth in Citizens Park will be back again with a special candlelight walk being offered on Saturday evening.

The theme for the labyrinth this year is “ocean abundance”.

Young people will be catered for with their own supervised activities, and child care will be offered on Saturday and Sunday.

A delicious Arabic Iraqi meal on Saturday night is included in a weekend ticket.

Ticketsfor the festival can be purchased online at unitingqueenscliff.org.au.