![ON THE STAGE: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre manager Stephen Champion, Inland performer Gabbi Bolt, mayor Bobby Bourke, council director of culture and community services Alan Cattermole and Inland co-MC Sophie Jones [Smith & Jones]. Photo: SAM BOLT](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/xry9xtRQu9u36zRV2j5976/abb965a9-9d25-4ef9-a47c-50c3c6423aba.jpg/r0_174_4403_2591_w576_h298_fmax.webp "ON THE STAGE: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre manager Stephen Champion, Inland performer Gabbi Bolt, mayor Bobby Bourke, council director of culture and community services Alan Cattermole and Inland co-MC Sophie Jones [Smith & Jones]. Photo: SAM BOLT")
Bathurst's bustling status as an events city will be on show at Wahluu- Mount Panorama today with the continuation of the Inland Sea of Sound festival.
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The event got under way yesterday with an energetic headline performance from Killing Heidi, memorable sets from Timberwolf and 19 Twenty, and a spirited Welcome to Country from Bathurst's Wiradyuri elders.
And the action is set to continue today with Missy Higgins, Mama Kin Spender, Thando and Albi & the Wolves, as well as local acts Gabbi Bolt and Amy Viola.
Bolt, who has performed at the festival for a number of years, said she's stoked to return for this year's event with her band, featuing TJ Tanuvasa, Karl Serna and Kelly Miller.
"We're on a smaller stage this year, which will suit our band better as we love interacting with the crowd," she said.
"The festival blends city with community really well, and it's a great reminder that regional areas are hungry for quality live music."
INLAND SEA OF SOUND 2020 ARTISTS:
- Missy Higgins all set for headline gig at Inland Sea of Sound 2020
- Killing Heidi promising an 'energetic show' for Inland Sea of Sound
- Inland Sea of Sound 2020: Mama Kin Spender to perform with local choir
- Albi & the Wolves to bring Kiwi folk flavour to Inland Sea of Sound
- Imogen Clark to bring a mix of old and new music to Inland Sea of Sound 2020
- 5 Angry Men to 'ring the bells' at Inland Sea of Sound 2020
- Lah-Lah's Big Live Band to introduce children to the wonders of music
- Bathurst's Gabbi Bolt reflects on her musical progress in 2019
- Amy Viola to work towards a solidified album of material in 2020
Fellow local musician Sophie Jones has also had an illustrious association with the festival through Smith & Jones but instead of performing at this year's event, she and Abby Smith will assume master of ceremony duties.
"We've been involved with the festival since it was in people's backyards, so it's exciting for us to take on a different role at the festival," Jones said.
"There's such an incredible variety of artists on show at this year's festival, and we've had a great time kicking back and getting to know them all."
Bathurst mayor Bobby Bourke said the festival will help continue the community's strong start to the year from an events perspective.
"It's vital that we continue to showcase Bathurst, and events like Inland play a key role in bringing people to town," Cr Bourke said.
"The festival will be the place to be this weekend."
Today's roster of acts will commence at 11.45am with LEAP artists. Children under 12 have free entry, with $40 entry for accompanying adults before 1pm.
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