Hey Ash. What’s A Day on the Fairfield Green all about?
A Day On The Fairfield Green is a chance for the community of Fairfield to experience music that lives on the fringes of the mainstream. Doug Galbraith is the driving force behind this event and the resurgence of live music for original artists at the Grandview Hotel in Fairfield.
We’ve never seen a primary school fair boasting a lineup like this. How did the likes of Dan Kelly, Dave Graney and yourself come together to shape this bill?
Doug has extended the invite to musicians who may not otherwise perform at such events. Many of us on the bill have performed with each other in various configurations over the years.
Entry to this star studded mini-festival is free, but it’s advised that punters support the school. What food and activities will be on offer?
Any money generated for the school via the food, books or second hand clothing stalls benefits the students in some way, whether it be through the purchase of tech resources or the continuing work on the school grounds.
We’re anticipating this day won’t just be for the kids. Why should parents come along too?
It’s good for parents to step outside of the usual weekday obligations and bring the kids to free events like this and enjoy the school grounds in a different context.
Why should Melbourne’s music community make a continued effort to inspire the younger generations?
If any of the musicians performing on the day can inspire an individual to hear or see something different from that which is shamelessly pumped out through mainstream media, then that is a very positive outcome.
