‘A 2XX-cellent Radio Bash’ is a special all ages, drug-and-alcohol-free event, packed with music
from three local bands and two local soloists, as well as video displays and stalls promoting active and
healthy activity by young skateboard designer Ben Lewis and his new company London Tea. The
event, organised by Marianne Mettes in partnership with 2XXfm and Youth Week, will be held on
Saturday, April 12, 5pm until 9pm at The Front Gallery and Cafe in Lyneham, as part of the
National Youth Week 08 celebrations starting this week.
There will be something for people of all ages and tastes. The event will feature performances by some
of Canberra’s most promising young musicians. ‘A 2XX-cellent Radio Bash’ is set to kick off with the
reggae and soul sounds of The Andi & George Band and finish with a bang by locally renown
rambunctious, hardcore performers, Inflatable Ingrid. Other artists booked inlude singer/songwriter
Tim Maloney, folk pop rock Heidi Gill and sibling duo Marianne & Jonathan Mettes.
“The younger people involved with 2xx wanted to help promote up and coming local bands,”
organiser Marianne Mettes said. “An alcohol-free evening featuring exciting young musicians,
combined with the location of Front Gallery and Cafe will create a wonderful atmosphere on the
evening.”
Perhaps surprisingly, the event has already recieved mass attention from over-18 music lovers and
skaters. ‘A 2XX-cellent Radio Bash’ is designed to achieve four things: (1) Put on a great and
inspiring evening with wonderful music from extremely talented musicians; (2) Get people involved
and active in skating; (3) Bring together great people of all ages and create equality and unity, without
a focus on alcohol. On Saturday April 12, it doesn’t matter how old or young you are, everyone is
welcome, from grandmas to toddlers and anywhere beyond or in between; and (4) creating a new
young generation of listeners to our local community radio station, 2XXfm.
“A 2XXcellent Radio Bash” will be held at The Front Gallery and Cafe in Lyneham on Saturday,
April 12 from 5pm until 9pm. “A 2XXcellent Radio Bash” is recognised and in part sponsored by
National Youth Week co-ordinators. Entry is $5.00.
Tune in on Saturdays to the Oz Music program (5-7pm) on 98.3fm for up-dates and presentations by
Marianne and also, Mary Luckhurst’s All Ages program Fridays 9-10pm.
For more information about Youth Week in Canberra, visit: www.makingcontact.net.au
