The Uki Stomp
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The Uki Stomp is an ol’ fashioned retro-style country village event with a strong local focus – celebrating the spirit of Uki and its nearby neighbours and community.
The day will begin at 10am with a Welcome to Country with Aunty Deidre Curry, followed by a Smoking Ceremony with Jarmbi and music and dance from The Kids Caring for Country Dancers. The entertainment on the Harding’s Earthmoving Stage includes The Best of Poets Out Loud, Bill Jacobi’s Rogue Elements, The Voice finalist and rising star, Emmagen Raine, and the retro country-swing of Way Out West featuring Warren Earl. From 2.30-4.30 pm The Uki Stomp will feature the Bianchetti Bush Dance – led by the students of Uki Primary School who have been practising the dances for months and are ready to show the community how it is done. The best bush band in the country, the Bale ‘Em Up Bush Band, will be calling the dances, so everyone can join in. Closing the day will be the street-jazz sounds of the Whopping Big Band. MCs Marlena Basser and Ilona Harker will interview locals and performers throughout the day, who can then spin their favourite record with the Stereogram DJ on The Vault Stage.
RUKI ( Resilient Uki) will host Resilience Row, featuring representatives from key community services, and disaster preparation and recovery groups.
Yummy local food trucks and a licensed bar (with security) will also be on offer.
*Uki has limited parking, carpool if you can.