Newtown Festival 2019 Focus: Majun Bu

Answered by: Stuckinmo Johnston

Presumably you’ve been to the Newtown Festival before, what’s your favourite memory? One of the most memorable was setting up on the street near the hub and playing tunes/jams. We enjoyed being a part of the [festival's] street block party vibes. Sah underground.

Lots of suburbs put on festivals, but Newtown Festival is always particularly huge - why do you think that is? All the music scene in Sydney is Inner West predominately, home to the best venues and culturally significant musicians and creatives for that matter.

Favourite spot at the festival to chill and watch the world go by? Get double-parked under a tree in the shade on the grass because, "I'm from the city where the grass is green." Graveyard wall could be a vibe.

What would be your entry into the dog show? Staffy-ish, blue heeler, dingo thing.

This year's musical line-up is entirely from the Inner West - what is it about the area that inspires so much creativity? Young people with not much money and a whole lot of passion. But then again, all ages, and a diversity that makes the Inner West gritty, fun, inclusive and open!

What's your go to food stall at the festival and why? Anything spicy, anything middle eastern, and anything free.

Will you extend your Newtown Festival celebrations into the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre Festival Series in the weeks leading up to the big day? We have been on tour and are a little out of the loop! Help us find some funky, dance-orientated rock times - we are keen for kick-ons.

When and where are you performing on the day?  Essential Stage, 2.45pm. Mental!