Newtown Festival Week Focus: Oldtown

Answered by: Elisa Cecchetto

What made you want to get involved with Newtown Festival Week? It's a great opportunity to connect with the Newtown community, get to know our neighbours and give back.

What is it about Newtown that makes it a great place to hold events or have a business there? Newtown is a dynamic community. There are so many good venues in one suburb you don't need to be anywhere else. We have the best of the best right here, why go anywhere else!

How would you describe Newtown to someone who hasn't been there before? Everything you would ever need as a local is right here. There are people from all different backgrounds, from families to artists, musicians, students and of course lots and lots of dogs!

What ways do you think Newtown could be improved? Ways to mitigate the higher volumes of vehicle traffic.

What are you doing to celebrate Newtown Festival week? Slide down to Oldtown in Newtown for a festival feast of Oldtown Newtopia Sliders! Festival special: choice of two of the sliders with a beer on tap for $14.