Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The wonderful Brackets and Jam will be celebrating 25 years of rocking out, on top of Kincumba Mountain this Saturday 5 August. Brackets and Jam first took place on 14 August 1997 with the goal of bringing arts and music back to the Central Coast. Since then, local artists, bands and performers have gathered on top of the beautiful Kincumba Mountain to perform in a supportive and fun environment. With at least 10 events a year, Brackets and Jam have provided thousands of hours of live music and drum jams for Central Coast locals and music lovers. It's not uncommon to find new and emerging artists performing alongside veteran musicians, providing an encouraging environment for all artists of all levels and abilities.

The monthly concert also attracts a multi-aged audience, from young children and families to those who are young at heart, creating an atmosphere of acceptance and tolerance. For young local musicians, especially, Brackets and Jam has provided the opportunity to perform, network, try new ideas and expose their talents to a very supportive and appreciative audience under the starry skies, amidst the bushland, atop of the beautiful Kincumba Mountain in the electorate of Robertson. I say congratulations to Brackets and Jam on this significant milestone, and bring on the next 25 years of great local music, drumming and rocking.