In the words of co-promoter Stephen Halpin, "Groovin The Moo has always put considerable significance in engaging in various community programs around the country."
The short and sweet of which is that when GTM hits your town it's not just passing through. In Townsville - who get the event in tandem with a newly reinstated Labour Day - the festival is teaming up again with James Cook University to run Short Internship Placements in the lead-up to the event - a chance for local event management students to get hands on experience with industry professionals. Kirwin State High School is also back on board as part of the Volunteer Program For Youth. The Townsville Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club are cooking up a tasty storm to raise funds, while the Hermit Park AFL Club foster support through the local car park.
The festival also supports local art - the Sister City Arts Program will work with local talents Aaron Ashley and Jess Cuddihy to mentor 12 young artists and The Youth Network NQ is recruiting more of the same to push their creative abilities for the festival's national Scrim Art and Live Art @ GTM projects.
