Newtown Festival 2019 Focus: The Buoys

Answered by: Zoe Catterall - vocals and guitar

Presumably you’ve been to the Newtown Festival before, what’s your favourite memory? So many times I've rocked up alone or with a small group of friends and, as is the nature of Newtown Festival, you see 50 of your closest pals and then make 50 new ones.

Lots of suburbs put on festivals, but Newtown Festival is always particularly huge - why do you think that is? Newtown as a whole has such an amazing arts scene so it makes sense that everyone is stoked to come together to celebrate that! It's also just such an inclusive space.

Favourite spot at the festival to chill and watch the world go by? The Federation Road side is a big grassy oasis for sitting and people watching or enjoying the main stage.

What would be your entry into the dog show? Probably finding dogs that look like our band members. Zoe has always said she would be a whippet.

This year's musical line-up is entirely from the Inner West - what is it about the area that inspires so much creativity? It's such a privilege to live in the Inner West. Every night of the week you can see an amazing band, you're surrounded by great food and a culture that prioritises inclusivity and diversity. Mush that all together and you have arts influences galore.

What's your go-to food stall at the festival and why? I can't stay away from gozleme!!! Get it every time.

Will you extend your Newtown Festival celebrations into the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre Festival Series in the weeks leading up to the big day? Can't pass up The Princess Bride!

When and where are you performing on the day? Federation Stage, 1.50pm.