Ready to kick off your sandals and head to North Beach for the Spin Fest Beach Party held on Saturday 17 September? Here’s what you need to know to make the most of this great, free event!
Presented by Wollongong City Council, Spin Fest is our city-wide celebration that complements the 2022 UCI Road World Championships that are heading to Wollongong this September 2022.
Spin Fest Beach Party is a free, community event featuring award winning duo, Electric Fields Caravãna Sun, Emily Wurramara, and True Vibenation. From 5-10pm, North Beach will be the place to be for music on the sand, dancing under the stars, food, entertainment and fun.
The stage will be set up on the grass between Diggies and the Bather’s Pavilion facing the ocean. There will be plenty of space to spread out on the sand, relax or stand up and dance. This is an alcohol-free event and there will be food trucks available and access to neighbouring cafes, restaurants and eateries.
Here’s what you need to know to have a safe, and fun night out in Wollongong!
The details
WHEN: Saturday 17 September, 5-10pm
WHERE: North Wollongong Beach, Cliff Road, North Wollongong
PROGRAM:
- 5pm – Event opens with First Nations Welcome and Smoking Ceremony on the beach
- 5pm – Food Trucks + DJ starts
- 5:30pm – Emily Wurramara
- 6:30pm – True Vibenation
- 7:30pm – Caravãna Sun
- 8:45pm – Electric Fields
- 9:45pm – Junkyard Beats Drum + Hoop Light Performance
Plus, roving entertainers and MC + DJ Axl Rod throughout the evening.
FAQs
We recommend that attendees use public transport where possible as there will be a range of daytime and evening road closures (see more on our Spin Fest Beach Party webpage).
The nearest train station is North Wollongong station. For up to date service info download the Opal App, or search train timetables here.
Bus routes and times may vary during the UCI Road World Championships weeks. For up to date service info, download the Opal App.
There will be some on-street parking available, but due to event road closures, we encourage you to park further away and walk or bus to the event site.
The free UCI Shuttle Bus will be operating for the Spin Fest Beach Party up until 11pm. For up-to-date service information for trains and busses visit the Transport for NSW website.
Good news! This is a free event and there’s no need to book a ticket. That said, attendee numbers are limited, and we’ll be admitting people on a first in best dressed basis.
This means you will be able to leave to go get food from the food truck area or neighbouring cafes and restaurants. If the event reaches capacity, you might have to wait a little bit to be readmitted, depending on attendee numbers.
There will be seven pedestrian access points along Cliff Road to North Wollongong Beach. Each entry will be controlled by security and conditions of entry will be applied.
Yes, but glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. This is an alcohol-free event and bag searches will take place on entry.
Food trucks and nearby cafes will provide plenty of food and drink options during the event. If you’d prefer to bring your own, food and non-alcoholic drinks are permitted.
Prefer to dine in? Nearby venues including the Novotel, Diggies Café and North Beach Pavilion will open late for dinner and drinks.
Please be aware that if you visit the food truck area and neighbouring venues you will need to go through the security entries again to access the performance area.
Only if you want to. People will be allowed to move in and out of the event precinct. You just might have to wait a little bit to be readmitted (if the event has reached capacity).
No. The Beach Party will take place on the sand at North Wollongong Beach. Please note that the beach will be closed for swimming from 5pm onwards. Remember… no red and yellow flags = no swim!
See our beach safety webpage
