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Situated on 52 stunning hectares, the Newington Armory is a secret Sydney gem! On the northern fringes of Sydney Olympic Park, nestled on the southern banks of the Parramatta River, the Armory is flanked to the east by Newington Nature Reserve. Newington Armory reflects over 100 years of naval occupation and use and features over 100 heritage buildings, from picket-fenced officer quarters to disused ammunition factories to underground bunkers, all housed on a gorgeous green landscape of undulating hills, woodlands and open skies. The original character of the landscape can be seen in the beautiful remnant turpentine ironbark forest and wetlands bordering the site. The land was originally occupied by the Indigenous Darug people and was part of a 1807 colonial land grant to the pioneering Blaxland Family. It was here that, back in the 1900s, navy ships were transported by barge for decommissioning and safe storage, with the huge cranes still sitting on the water's edge. The Armory's light rail system was used by the Navy for conveying bombs and shells from warships to and from storage; now it travels through the Narrawang Wetland, a habitat for the Green and Golden Bell Frog! As part of Sydney Olympic Park, Newington Armory is evolving as Sydney's most exciting new arts precinct. Facilities for performing and visual arts and writers have been established with an eye to enabling the local community, emerging and established artists, and international visitors to work side by side. From underground bunkers to a riverfront stage and beer garden, former explosive stores and much more, the Armory is a magical historical spot for a festival. See the Newington Armory come alive at The Great Escape! |
The Great Escape
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It is with considerable regret that we are announcing the cancellation of this year’s Great Escape Festival. Unexpectedly low ticket sales have left festival organisers with no option but to cancel the event. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all those people that have made the festival such a success in previous years. We’d also like to whole heartedly apologies to the bands, artists, agents, managers, suppliers, sponsors, media supporters and festival goers that have been let down by our decision. We thank you in advance for your understanding. FOR TICKET REFUND & SIDESHOW INFO hit THE BLOG. |
