Sugar Fest 2022 Oceanic Culture History & Music collaboration with United Kingdom – Youth Link Networks director Naomi Grossett
Australian South Sea Islanders (Port Jackson) are pleased to announce the Sugar Fest 2022 will be collaborating with Founding Director of Youth Link Networks from the United Kingdom Ms. Naomi Grossett in raising the bar for the annual ASSIPJ national recognition festival.
In 2022 Sugar Fest Oceanic Culture History & Music will continue their collaborative relationships with Pacific owned Last Minute Productions-Glebe, New South Wales State government agencies, Pacific, CALD and First Nations community groups, artists and educators.
Ms. Grossett is excited to re-join the ASSIPJ team in the country as she was previously a volunteer at the 25th Anniversary Dignitary Flag raising with the Australian National Maritime Museum and assisted with event coordination at the inaugural Sugar Fest @ Pyrmont Park. To date Ms. Grosset remains a cultural diversity and sustainability advisor as part of ASSIPJs – Wantok Strategy team.
Ms. Grossett says… “In 2022 we hope the program will expand significantly with a stronger focus on youth representation inclusive of a live cross to regions throughout NSW and the United Kingdom as a cross cultural experience via social media broadcast platforms.”
Ms. Emelda Davis, chair of ASSIPJ says… “Our board are excited to bring a fresh and new perspective to Sugar Fest through the younger generation on our board and Ms. Grossett with an international flavour through her existing networks and sustainability skill base having worked with marginalised communities on innovation and capacity building initiatives.”
Due to the global pandemic ASSIPJ have worked extensively online via zoom and various social media platforms in recruiting new and existing youth via Pacific, CALD and Indigenous Communities. As a safety net in light of pandemic restrictions and fluctuation Sugar Fest is to develop an online portal to further engage and provide access to untapped youth and emerging talents that require genuine opportunities to start businesses and build income for their future.
This strategy will also contribute to building the New South Wales economy through a collective of sustainable innovative concepts during this difficult time.
Our event is scheduled for the festive season of February or first half of 2022 located at a Sugar Wharf venue yet to be announced in promoting an array of cultural specific stalls, yarning circles on youth advancement and networking platforms for social media greater engagement and implementing a micro business wellness forum.
Ms. Grossett will be in Australia later this year to lead the organisation of Sugar Fest 2022 and to progress negotiations and planning with New South Wales State government agencies and further negotiations with community, youth and funding partners.
ASSIPJ would like to acknowledge just a few of the confirmed supporters for this great initiative the City of Sydney Council, Australian National Maritime Museum, Australian Museum, Pyrmont Historical Society, JMC Academy, Scarred Tree Indigenous Ministries, NSW Council for Pacific Communities and local Harris Street Village businesses.
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