![]() “I actually went out and bought some steampunk attire from one of the local markets and I ended up becoming JazzPunk.” “On the first day I just came in my usual ‘jazz man’ clothes but by the Sunday I had really gotten into the camaraderie and the whole atmosphere of the festival,” he explains. Pete only started creating his costume last year after being inspired from festivalgoers when performing. “I think that’s why people stay in their costumes during the whole festival and into the night because it’s a feel-good moment and that moment lasts for a long time.” “One of the best parts about the festival are the people who have put a lot of effort into creating their costumes and it actually changes their persona throughout the festival,” he says. ![]() He’ll be back next month, in full costume of course, in one of Nimmitabel’s historic buildings, the Geldmacher Mill. ![]() Included will be a performance from Steampunk Jazzman Peter Poole, a recent convert to the magic of the festival.Īfter learning of the festival when stopping through Nimmitabel before the event was set to kick off last year, Pete is excited to be back playing his tunes for all. One of the Monaro region’s most beloved annual festivals, across the weekend the village will come to life with steampunk markets, themed activities (including tea duelling) and music, all at the altitude of 1100m. Posted on 19 April, 2023 Music, a little bit of mayhem and magical costumes are all in store for those who travel to the gorgeous Nimmitabel village next month.Īcross 6–7 May, less than two hours’ drive from Canberra, you’ll be transported to a world where the Victorian Steam Era and the American Wild West are blended and sprinkled with a touch of punk at the Festival. ![]()
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