GRAFTON GETS ITS GROOVE ON

Free Jessica Mauboy concert captures city’s heart

Groove on the Grass at Market Square on 28 January was a phenomenal success. The familyfriendly event limited to 5000 FREE tickets was funded by the NSW Government’s Reconnecting NSW Community Events program to bring people together and promote social and economic recovery following the pandemic.

Held on Bundjalung country, the evening started with a welcome from Uncle Ken Gordon supported by the Garima Ngahri Dancers, and rising star Lennox Monaghan who pumped the crowd with his upbeat yidaki (didgeridoo) performance.

Pop stars Jem Cassar-Daley, Dami Im and headline act Jessica Mauboy all thrilled the crowd, with Mauboy’s sparkling energy along with her fourpiece band and two backup singers luring many out of their seats and flocking to the dance floor. Meanwhile, those unable to secure tickets – which were snapped up within days - were still able to enjoy the music with plenty choosing to sit outside the venue to soak in the electric atmosphere.

Thank you to the community for coming together to reconnect, and to all the amazing volunteers, security and police who helped turn the event into a success.

FEATURES OF NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE

 Art gallery space

 Youth space

 Community kitchen

 Flexible meeting room configuration

 400m2 library space

 Accessible toilets

 Free wi-fi