Hose Down Festival

Overview

It's festival time in Sydney's inner west; however Summer Hill's latest excuse to listen to live tunes, drink craft brews and eat plenty of food stands out. From 11am–6pm on Saturday, December 14, the Hose Down Festival will serve up all of the above as part of a benefit gig — and it'll donate all of the proceeds to the folks currently fighting New South Wales' catastrophic bushfires.

Volunteers at the NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) will be the beneficiaries, with the family-friendly event giving the community a chance to support those doing crucial work. So, as well as a day of summery entertainment, your $25 ticket will make a difference to efforts to combat the widespread natural disaster.

Taking place at the historic Mungo Scott building at the Flour Mill of Summer Hill, Hose Down will feature music by Andy Golledge, Australia, The Morrisons, Monkey Spanner and Tenderfoot, as well as Easy Street, Honeydrip and more.

Food-wise, Brickfields Bakery, Inbocca, Moulin Café and Whip Van Sprinkle will have everything from sandwiches and cakes to coffee and ice cream covered. And, to quench your thirst, Willie the Boatman and Capital Brewing Co will be donating brews to help raise funds. You'll still have to buy your beers, but your booze money will go to a good cause, too.