Nitja

Find out more about sound volume, crowds, and lighting

Sound volume 

• Nitja will have amplified music and voices.
• Content does not include loud or abrasive sounds.

Crowdedness 

• Nitja is free and open to the public.
• Attendance will likely not exceed 4,000 people but the audience viewing area will experience some crowdedness.    

Lighting  

• No strobing or flashing lights will be used. 

Find out more about wheelchair access, terrain and description of surrounds

 Wheelchair Access 

• Point Walter has a wide paved pathway extending from the ACROD parking bays to the front of the stage.
• There is a paved footpath winding throughout the reserve and audience viewing area. The footpath provides access to the food trucks but is inclined with some steep points.

Terrain / Description of Surrounds  

• Point Walter Reserve is a large open space.
• The stage is set on the paved ground near the edge of the river.
• The audience area sits on a sloping hill accessed via pathway or grass.
• Accessible viewing space is available on the paved ground close to the front of the stage and performance area.
• The concert begins in late afternoon sunlight and concludes after sunset. 

Where is the event parking?

• Main event parking (including accessible parking) will be located at Point Walter Boat Ramp along Honour Ave.
• Patrons will be required to travel a few hundred metres along paved road and pathways to the event.  
• ACROD parking and set-down/pick up will be located at the east entrance to the event.  

Where are the accessible toilet locations?

• Permanent accessible venue toilets are located near Walters Cafe at the east of the venue.
• Portable accessible event toilets will also be in place to the west (jetty side) of the venue.

What food trucks will be there?

• Bring a picnic or enjoy the food trucks from 5.00pm.
• Dinner options include a wide variety of cuisines from Who Gives A Crepe, Zab Salad Indian, Mama Poverello’s Pizza, Two’s-Gether Thai, Master Catering Lebanese, and El Aleman Loco German.
• Desserts will be available from Stroopie & Co and Unicone.

What are the cultural activities?

• From 5.00pm – take part in cultural activities for all ages.
• Weaving with Noongar artist Sharyn Egan.
• Plus more to be announced.

Can I bring my dog?

• No, pets are not permitted at Dyoondalup Point Walter as it is an A-class reserve, please leave all furry friends at home.

What’s the best way to get to the event?

·       Live locally? Please consider walking, riding, or sharing a ride to the event. 

• General parking is available at the Point Walter boat ramp carpark and along Burke Drive, with overflow along Attadale foreshore - please prepare for a short walk.
• ACROD parking and set-down / pick up is available in the Point Walter boat ramp car park off Burke Drive.
• Road closures are in place from Carroll Drive roundabout and this will be monitored by event and traffic management - no event parking is available down by the jetty.

Can I take photographs?

• Feel free to take pictures and videos, but please don't use your flash. Tag us in your social posts: @melvillecity @melvillecityartsandevents @perthfest #Nitja
• Please note, there will be a photographer and videographer capturing pictures and footage of the event, with photos taken to be used for City of Melville and Perth Festival's promotional purposes.