Sunshine Coast teens (and parents) – grab your glitter and get set for a fun-fuelled festival on the banks of Lake Kawana on Saturday, 6 May 2023!
Nurture Festival brings live music performances from acclaimed artists such as Hatchie, DOOLIE and Mayah.
Participate in workshops or activities such as skateboard art, yoga, taking to the lake outrigging, drone-racing competitions, and a silent theatre with headphones provided. Plus, visit the Speaker’s Corner, which will have a full program of engaging presenters.
Headline acts at Nurture Festival
- Hatchie
- DOOLIE
- Mayah
- Tony Hobart
- Greatest Hits
- Emma Beau
Mayah will be headlining at Nurture Festival 2023
Festival organiser and endED Co-Founder and Chairman Mark Forbes is excited about the 2023 event.
“The festival is unique as it aims to bring together teenagers aged between 12 and 18 for a fun day of music and activities. But also to connect them with a supportive and ‘nurturing’ local community that offers young people tools and resources equipping them for mental health and wellbeing challenges,” said Mr Forbes.
“Nurture Festival holds the powerful potential to save a young person’s life by providing a unique and direct connection and pathway to the support they need on their mental health journey,” says Mr Forbes.
“Not only bringing our kids together, but this event also recognises how important it is to include parents and carers into the conversation.”
What is Nurture Festival Sunshine Coast?
Nurture Festival was launched last year as a response to the devastating mental health statistics surrounding young people nationally and the need for them to be connected to appropriate support services.
Rates of suicide on the Sunshine Coast are 9.1% higher than the Australian average. In addition, research shows eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses. We’ve seen a 60% increase in restrictive eating and a 30% increase in binge eating since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Nurture Festival is so much fun, and there are many opportunities to hear awesome live music. It is also about connecting like-minded people and raising awareness for key mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing challenges facing teenagers,” said headliner Mayah.
“Nurture Festival is a welcoming and safe space where kids can just be themselves in a fun, judgement-free and expressive way.
“Music is such a transformative way to bring people together, and we hope people will walk away from the day feeling empowered and well-supported.”
“It is our wish that we reach out to as many young people as possible to let them know that despite the problems that they might be experiencing either at home or school, they are not alone and that there are lots of places to turn in a time of need,” said Mr Forbes.
“This event might just be the place to find that new best friend, create long-lasting memories or connect more closely with your family.”
Nurture Festival is an entertainment-packed, drug and alcohol-free, safe space for first-time festival goers and families.
Tickets are of fantastic value at only $19 for general admission, plus special offers for families and bigger groups. Buy two kid tickets for $38 and get two adult tickets free. Buy 10 tickets for $152 and get two free.
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