New music and arts venue

A new non-profit music and arts venue, the Wharf at Wagstaffe, has opened in the Wagstaffe Hall, aimed at bringing the community together to see and hear emerging artistic talent.

The Wharf at Wagstaffe is staffed by volunteers and has been provided at a nominal price to provide a listening space where patrons can hear the artists without interference from background talking and other noise.

"It caters for a wide age range of adults and mature teenagers under 18 who would enjoy good music," said the Wharf at Wagstaffe organiser Mr Rob Payne.

After running costs, funds are split between the artists, Pretty Beach Public School and an arts fund set up to assist local talent in the wider community pursue their dreams.

The first show opens at 7.30pm on Friday, April 15, and features three acts plus special artistic guest appearances.

The three acts are Genevieve Chadwick; Charlotte Jane and The Swamp Donkeys.

Art works by Karen Bloomfield will also be on display for purchase and some poetry will be read by local performance poet Mr Ken Tuck.

Email, 1 Apr 2011 Rob Payne, the Wharf at Wagstaffe Online Submission, 31 Mar 2011 Sin Mariani, Blacktown