Busk-a-thon to be held at Ettalong

Ettalong Beach's main street will come alive with the sound of music for an acoustic busk-a-thon on Saturday, June 12.

The inaugural event promises to be a wonderful day of music and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, according to ASC Songwriter Assist president and founder of the Australian Songwriters Conference Ms Lisa Butler.

Ms Butler said she first entertained the idea of holding a busking competition in conjunction with the Australian Songwriters Conference a couple of years ago.

Since putting the idea forward this year Ms Butler said she was pleased to receive a high level of support for the event.

"Gosford Council and RAW Music and Media were the first to come on board, closely followed by the Ettalong Beach Business Group, and Star 104.5 FM," Ms Butler said.

"Ettalong retailers are right behind the event.

"We are hopeful of a great turnout by musicians, singers and songwriters, whether they are seasoned buskers or not."

"The Peninsula is a beautiful, friendly, relaxed environment and perfect for a winter getaway so we are working hard to bring Australian and international visitors here each June long weekend to be immersed in the beauty of the waterways and the music being created here."

Details and entry forms for the Ettalong Beach Acoustic Busk-a-thon are available at www.buskathon.com or visit the Gosford Council website at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au

Press release, 20 May 2010 Lisa Butler, ASC Songwriter Assist Inc