Released 17 April 2009 

Fresh energy at Greenfest launch  

Greenfest will announce the 2009 program with support from The Boat People and a broad range of green innovators at the BCC Community Fair to be held at Perrin Park, Taringa on Sunday 26th April.    

The festival will commence on World Environment Day, Friday 5th June and has already received the international attention of Achim Steiner, Director of the UNEP.  Mr Steiner said “ When the people of Brisbane come together at Greenfest to share their hopes and commitments for the future, they will be joining millions of others around the globe on World Environment Day.”    

The launch in Perrin Park on the 26th will reveal the full program with highlights such as appearances from international eco-fashion super model Summer Rayne Oaks, the world’s fastest electric car the Tesla Roadster, celebrity chef cooking, music, film, speakers, workshops and a great time for all ages.  

The international interest in the festival has come due to the authentic nature of the local grassroots support with over 20 conservation groups and 200 exhibitors over all planned to be there in June.   In the upcoming launch on the 26th April there will be a range of local leaders in business aiming to produce greener choices for our needs including: 

• The world’s first purpose built air to water machine called the Watermill presented by Ajanta Willert from West End ( Picture attached).  The Watermill produces 12 litres of water per day from one standard solar panel powering it’s condensation systems. 
• A modular bicycle hub which can drop into carparks hosting 10-20 bikes, shower, locker rooms and toilet and fits perfectly into one standard carpark, presented by Tim Ceolin of Penny Farthing Pushbike Parking
• Community farming with Food Connect

The launch is free to the public for all ages to come and enjoy. The details of the morning are:

What:  Free concert to launch Greenfest 2009 Program at Brisbane City Councils Community Fair

When:  10:30 to 1pm  Sunday 26th April

Where:  Perrin Park, Josling St, Taringa 

Main Stage Run Sheet: 

MC: Liz Cantor (Channel 7)   

11:00am - Bunna Lawrie Performs http://www.myspace.com/bunnalawrie

11.40am – BCC introduce Greenfest Launch

11.50am - Colman Ridge - Greenfest

11.55am - Mara Bun - Greencross Australia

12:00pm - Graham Readfearn - Courier Mail Green Blog

12.10pm - The Boat People http://www.myspace.com/theboatpeople

1. Attendees:  (Suggested layout for Greenfest area attached:  three 6x3 tents and 8 tables + 1 FOH rain cover for audio desk if you do not provide)
   1. Greenfest

i.      Announcement of global eco fashion leader Summer Rayne Oakes appearance at Greenfest http://www.summerrayne.net

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   1. Ecomotion:  Electric bikes and mopeds
   2. Siham Craftlink:  Recycled and fair trade goods
   3. Peppermintmag:  Australia’s leading eco-fashion magazine ( Peppermint advise they have to pull  out of fashion parade on 5th but will present the new edition)
   4. Green Cross Australia Extreme Weather Heroes / SES + Green Cross
   5. Australian Certified Organic
   6. Sizzling Solar Systems – Solar Cooking
   7. Inventor with 20% efficiency gain retro fit to combustion engines
   8. Food Connect with promo cart and produce
   9. Bauer’s Organic farm – Lockyer Valley organic farmer with fresh produce
   10. Sustainable Insight – Green living bookstore
   11. Penny Farthings -  Push Bike Parking, a bicycle hub that fits into one car park with parking, shower, locker and toilet

For more information go to www.greenfest.com.au