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‘Love the vibe’: Festival goers rate family-friendly event in Port Kembla

Everyone loved the vibe at the fourth Port Kembla Festival on Saturday.

Locals and visitors turned out in droves to celebrate the fourth free, family-friendly event and explore the town’s rich culture. From 2pm, Wentworth Street hosted a vibrant array of street performers, art markets and stalls, while festival goers took their pick of over 40 musicians playing at in 10 locations, from the quirky Shave Cave and Black Metal Motor Co. to three iconic Port venues: The Servo, The Wentworth and The Vault.

Thanks to those who shared their thoughts with The Flame.

Charlotte, Cameron, Madeleine

Cameron: “We just got here but we’ve been to the Shave Cave and saw a few sets there. We love the community vibe here – Port Kembla does it like no where else!”

Charlotte: “I like the music.”

Madeleine: “It's a really nice area.”

Janet, Samra, Karen

Janet: “We love the vibe here!”

Karen: “Everyone's out, having a good time. There's a great opportunity for people watching here. It's got a real Newtown vibe.”

Rhys, Shannae, Mollie

Mollie: “We’re here for the vibes. I just finished work, and quickly decided to come for good vibes.”

Shannae: “We came last year and it was awesome, it’s looking good tonight.”