The Rochester community is invited to come together on Saturday for Rochella.
Described as a family-friendly festival of live music, local food and fun at the Rochester Recreation Reserve, Rochella has been an event months in the making.
Rochester Community House manager Amanda Logie is excited about the event.
“The team has worked hard over the past six months to ensure we put on a great show,” she said.
“The bands are looking forward to coming to Rochester for the event and eagerly look forward to entertaining all of you.
“We have a great variety of food vendors, activities for kids and also a quiet space to chill.”
Headlining the event will be bands such as Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Empress and The Black Sorrows, while musicians from the local community are also set to take to the stage.
Rochester Community House chair Jane Reid said she hoped Rochella would have an uplifting impact.
“The Rochester Community House team have an intimate understanding of our community and are passionate about providing opportunities to bring our community together and fostering our strong spirit,” Ms Reid said.
“Hosting an event on the scale of Rochella is an incredible opportunity for our town and we can’t wait to see our community come alive with music, laughter and lasting memories.”
Tickets to Rochella are on sale now.
Cost is $10 for residents of postcode 3561 (Rochester, Bamawm, Nanneella, Ballendella, Diggora, Timmering, Fairy Dell and Bonn).
If you are outside those postcodes, cost is $30.
Kids under 12 will be admitted free, as long as they’re accompanied by a grown up.
“If you haven’t already, get your tickets for an awesome day at the recreation reserve,” Ms Logie said.
“Rochella will have something for everyone to have a fantastic day.”
Proceeds from ticket sales go to the Rochester Community Access Flood Relief Fund.
Residents can purchase tickets from Rochester Newsagency and visitors can buy their tickets from www.rochellarochester.com