FUSION22 this Saturday – bringing you best beats + eats

The FUSION Multicultural Festival, Wagga Wagga’s premier outdoor celebration of live music, food and culture is on this Saturday 9 April 2022.

Headlining FUSION22 are Alice Skye, Horns of Leroy featuring Thando, Parvyn and Chitra. These unique Australian artists will bring an eclectic mix of sounds and styles to the Victory Memorial Gardens stage.

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WE ARE FAMILY: Wagga Wagga Multicultural Council Community Development Officer Thom Paton with FUSION22 youth emcees Roz Hasan and Amogh. Roz and Amogh will be entertaining and introducing acts to the Victory Memorial Stage on Saturday night.

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said an exciting and diverse line-up has been organised with some of the country’s most creative and talented performers.

“Along with our headliners, there will be a mix of other entertainment including our talented local community performers and roving performers,” Ms Summerhayes said.

“The FUSION Multicultural Festival is founded on a simple and successful philosophy: food and the creative and performing arts are a powerful means of engaging and uniting the whole community.”

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CHAMPIONING COMMUNITY: Riverina Water Chair Cr Tim Koschel with Wagga Wagga Multicultural Council Community Development Officer Thom Paton. Riverina Water has been FUSION’s major sponsor for the last three years.

As the major sponsor of FUSION22, Riverina Water Chief Executive Officer Andrew Crakanthorp said Riverina Water has an important role to play in strengthening the social fabric of the communities to which it provides water.

“We see this sponsorship as a major element of Riverina Water’s commitment to strengthen our relationship with our customers and re-invest in the future of the communities we serve,” Mr Crakanthorp said.

FUSION22 is on this Saturday 9 April at the Victory Memorial Gardens from 4pm to 9.30pm.

To discover more about this year’s festival, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/fusion or follow FUSION on Facebook and Instagram.

FUSION22 is presented and funded by Wagga Wagga City Council and made possible by major sponsor Riverina Water. FUSION22 is also supported by Origin Energy and our Cultural Partner the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga.

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