Banner Image credit: Grace Gadsby The Zone (detail), 2024. Oils on MDF board. Image courtesy of the artist.
Event Schedule:
- 11am - 3pm Youth Markets
- 11am - 2pm Live entertainment on the MAC terrace
- 2pm - Official Speeches
- 2:30pm - First Class Artist Group photo
- 3:00pm - Event concludes
Food and drink
Youth Markets
MAC yapang is proud to host our Artisan Youth Markets that showcase young local entrepreneurs aged 12-24 years creating original hand-crafted goods.
The Youth Markets will be held in the MAC Marquee accessed via MAC terrace and Sculpture Park.
Entertainment
Live music from 11am to 2pm on the MAC yapang terrace. Visitors are encouraged to bring along and setup their picnic blanket on the grass to enjoy music and park games.
Parking
First Class 24 is a highly anticipated and popular event, as such, the opening celebration will be a very busy time. We recommend, where possible, car-pooling or using alternative transport on the day. Please follow directional signage and make use of overflow parking locations. Note you may have to walk a short to medium distance, please plan and time your visit accordingly. Disabled car spaces only are located next to MAC yapang via vehicle access road.
Tickets
The First Class 24 celebration is a free event and open to the public. Please register your attendance to assist our team in planning.
Please note there is no need to print your tickets off for this event.
Enquiries
Please contact [email protected]
This event may be photographed and filmed and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.