Enjoy beats and a bite at Summer Music at Foodie Fridays

Enjoy delicious food and soak up some homegrown musical talent with Summer Music at Foodie Fridays, presented by Blacktown City Council in collaboration with Blacktown Arts.

Foodie Fridays will return to the heart of the Blacktown CBD this month, with some of the best food trucks and stalls from western Sydney.

To kick off the first food market of the year, Blacktown Arts will present a one-off musical collaboration, with an unmissable line-up bringing the summer vibes your way.

Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale oAM said: “Summer Music at Food Fridays is going to be a wonderful night out for the whole family.

“There is no better way to make the most of the final weeks of summer than enjoying a great night of live music from local artists while sharing some locallymade food and drinks with family and friends.”

Nelson Nghe announced as winner of 2022/23

Blacktown City Art Prize People’s Choice Prize

nElSon nghe has taken out the People’s Choice Prize as part of the 2022/23 Blacktown City Art Prize.

The Acrylic and PVC on canvas work, Bug Spray, was named the winner based on popular vote as part of the 2022/23 Blacktown City Art Prize exhibition at The leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre.

178 votes were tallied as part of the People’s Choice Prize, which comes with $1,000 in prize money.

The work was one of 71 finalist artworks selected for exhibition in the 2022/23 Blacktown City Art Prize between 10 january to 17 February 2023.

Blacktown City Mayor, Tony Bleasdale oAM, said the community chose an outstanding work.

“Congratulations to nelson nghe for winning the

People’s Choice Prize with this incredibly striking piece of art,” Mayor Bleasdale said.

“now in its 27th year, the Blacktown City Art Prize is a major cultural event in Western Sydney. The artworks that made it through to the final round of judging were of an incredibly high standard and I’m proud to say many of these pieces were from Western Sydney artists.”

Artist comment “I would like to thank everyone who has supported me on this art journey, and this is a reflection of their love and encouragement. I am very grateful to Blacktown Arts for this incredible opportunity which I will always cherish, and also a big congratulations to all the finalists!”

The exciting line-up features True Vibenation alongside MRVZ, Clarissa Mei, Gemma navarrete and Blacktown’s very own Dj ESKy, hosted by MC Trey.

Summer Music at Foodie Fridays is curated by Vyvienne Abla of Vyva Entertainment and supported by Dyss Events.

For more details on the artists, visit: https:// blacktownarts.com.au/whats-on/performance/ foodie-fridays/

Food Fridays 2023

• Friday, 31 March 2023 | 5-9pm

• Friday, 28 July 2023 | 5-9pm

• Friday, 29 September 2023 | 5-9pm

• Friday, 27 October 2023 | 5-9pm