Darker Days Festival set to return to Bright

THE Bright Brewery is ready and rearing to host it's annual Darker Days Festival, which kicks off this Friday, 20 to Sunday, 22 June. Ticketed brewery tours and tastings, a Karma Keg fundraiser and plenty of activities for friends and family - including a silent disco, face-painting, tarot-readings, tattoo station and much more - are all part of the fun festival. "Darker Days is a great opportunity for us to showcase not just the beers we produce and are super proud of, but also to bring some really fun and interesting beers from around Australia and from afar to the North East," Bright Brewery head brewer, Lewis Kerr said. "These are beers you won't ever see any other day of the year. "It's an annual highlight for us to be able to enjoy these beers, as well as host an incredible festival in our small town." Saturday will see live music performances spanning 10 plus hours, headlined by Indie rock band 'British India' and supported by up-and-coming Victorian band Hassall and Harrietville's DJ Zabi. There will be a curated selection of beers on tap, including festival-specific collaborations, from guest breweries including Boatrocker Brewing Co, Stomping Ground Brewing Co, Seeker Brewing and New Zealand's Urbanaut Brewing Co. "Darker Days is something we love to throw every year," Selina Blair-Holt from Bright Brewery said. "It's an opportunity for our brewers to showcase some of the creative things they've been working on and for us to get the community involved, to celebrate great beer, listen to great music and have a party. "As much as it is about our beers, it's also about showcasing what Bright has to offer, with a number of local vendors, food trucks and other guest brewers and distillers at the festival." Local offerings from Bright's wonderful Reed & Co and Sixpence Coffee, Yackandandah's Backwoods Distilling and Wandiligong's Nightingales Bros, as well as a food truck village, will offer warm and tasty meals and treats. "The weather may be unpredictable, but thankfully we'll have a big beautiful bonfire and delicious beers to keep us warm," Selina said. "We've planned a non-alcoholic bar, as well gluten free options for guests over the weekend." Sunday will feature a 'Barker Days' fundraiser and recovery session, hosted by DJ Matty O from 'British India' and Triple M's 'Homegrown' with part proceeds going to RSPCA. The festival is a cashless event, with further information and tickets available for purchase via: Darkerdays.com.au.

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