Townsville Events

Council to livestream Remembrance Day Commemorative Service

Pay respect to the fallen soldiers of World War I at Townsville City Council’s live-streamed Townsville Remembrance Day Commemorative Service next week.

Remembrance Day is a national commemoration of the lives lost in World War I and an occasion to honour all servicemen and women who have served Australia in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Mayor Jenny Hill said Council had partnered with the Townsville RSL Sub Branch to host the Remembrance Day service.

“Remembrance Day is a special day right across the country, but especially here in Townsville. We are the country’s largest garrison city and Remembrance Day is a chance for all of us to show our respect for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country,” Cr Hill said.

“This year’s service will be livestreamed on Council’s website so that the whole community can take part while being COVID-safe.”

Cr Hill said there were also other ways to commemorate the day.

“I would invite anyone wanting to show their support to either wear a poppy, or to wear red during the day. This is an easy way to show servicemembers and their loved ones across town that you’re thinking of them this Remembrance Day,” she said

For more information, visit townsville.qld.gov.au.

 

AFL Grand Final on the big screen at Riverway Stadium

Football fanatics and families alike will be able to enjoy a big-screen viewing of the AFL Grand Final at Riverway Stadium this weekend.

Townsville City Council and AFL – with the support of the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland – are hosting a free, family-friendly event from 4 pm until 10 pm this Saturday to celebrate the first-ever Queensland AFL Grand Final.

Sport and Recreation Committee Chair Maurie Soars said he is excited that Townsville could play host to a grand final event for a history-making match.

“This has been a year with unique challenges for sporting codes across the board, but it’s a huge coup for Queensland to have secured the first-ever AFL Grand Final outside of Victoria,” Cr Soars said.

“I’m thrilled that Townsville is hosting an event at Riverway Stadium and that families and AFL fans will have a chance to share in the excitement of the Grand Final, regardless of whether their favourite team is playing or not.”

Cr Soars said this event, like others held at Council venues, would have COVID-19 contract tracing in place.

“I want to assure residents that COVID contact registration will be taking place on entry at the event through QR code or manual registration,” he said.

“As usual, we ask residents to ensure they maintain a 1.5m distance from others and follow directions from staff to ensure that COVID restrictions are being adhered too.”

The event will also include live music, roaming performers, food vendors, and football-related activities for the kids.

 

Cr Soars said he is excited to see Riverway Stadium host the grand final viewing.

“Riverway Stadium is the home of AFL in Townsville and with any luck, will be the home ground for some future stars in the making,” he said.

“I’m hopeful that kids watching this on the big screen, seeing the players on the field for Queensland’s first ever Grand Final, will be inspired to get active and either join the large AFL community in Townsville, or join any other sport.”

For more information, visit What’s On Townsville here.

 

Luxlumin: Artistically Displaying City’s Stories & History

Through artistic expression and creative storytelling, artists from Townsville and the surrounding region have been selected to share the history and stories of some of Townsville’s sites at this years Luxlumin event held in the city which will celebrate Townsville’s 150 years.  

But before any artists were chosen to create scenes and tell stories, event Curator Michelle Hall from La Luna Youth Arts was busy visiting sites around the city, researching and studying their history. She says she “chose buildings that had interesting stories to tell.”

Following this she searched the skillsets of local artists and matched their skills to the storytelling of the buildings. The artists then had a chance to communicate the story with their unique artistic approach and own research.

Michelle’s aim was to capture the city’s history through the lens of “art, light and film” and to share stories of the past.

“This event has a public interest purpose. People will be able to learn about the history of buildings and sites in a really exciting and fun way!”

With so much excitement and anticipation leading up to the event, the city is about to look incredibly different and Michelle is excited that “people will be able to experience the city in a new way.”

The display will include sculpture, dances, live performance, theatre, music and moving images. So expect to see some creative costumes and sets!

Out the back of Federation Place will also be food trucks and a karaoke machine!

Event Details:

Starting Location: Old Magistrates Court, The City (Information desk to pick up maps & book tours, tours are optional).

Time: 6.30pm-10pm

Date: 30 September, 1 & 2 October 2016

Duration: Trip expected to take 1.5hours (walk-through tour no driving, please follow traffic rules)

Photographs can also be taken on the night and you can follow Luxlumin on Instagram “Luxlumin2016”.  So come see the lighting up of the Townsville City through an artwork gallery display!

Please click here  to see their website.