From Art in the Triangle, May 2025

I’m beyond excited to invite you to the crowd fund Big Bash – a massive thank you celebration for all the incredible support we’ve received on this journey. Join me, Kara Coen, as well as The FireFlies and Friends on Saturday, 14 June at the beloved Murrah Hall for a vibrant pop-up art and music festival filled with heart, creativity and community spirit.

We’ve nearly reached our target of $3,000 and we’ll be heading into the studio soon thanks to our music-loving community. I have been overwhelmed by the support, especially at our recent event in Cobargo at Valiant Coffee.

So, it’s time to say thanks, especially to all those musos who’ve lifted me up – we have such a special music community here.

This is a family-friendly, LGBTQIA+ safe space event and, yes, daggy dad dancing is totally encouraged! Gates open at 11.30 am, and the entertainment kicks off at noon. We’re showcasing amazing local talent, from musicians and dancers to workshops and a buzzing artists market, in partnership with the incredible Crème Femme Collective.

We’ve kept tickets affordable for all:

$10 – I’m a bit skint
$20 – I’m doing alright
$30 – I’ve got spare
Kids under 15 are FREE.

Buy your tickets through Humanitix – look for karacoen.com and help us celebrate the end of my crowd fund campaign and our return from the studio. This event supports not just our crowd funding for the recording studio but also paid gigs for the talented local creatives who’ve lifted us up along the way.

Expect a fun-filled day with an open mic and jam session, a kids art corner, warm fires, yummy food and drinks, and a fab raffle. Sign up for open mic (noon) – email info@karacoen.com or just rock up with your act!

We’ve got special guests like Sapphire Tribal Bellydance, Miss Von Poss, Lady Karisma, Casey Greene, Don Jon and Marco, and more local legends. We’ll close out the night with a full band show at 6.30 pm, followed by a fireside acoustic jam session.

Let’s make this a day to remember!

Kara Coen