However, thanks to a partnership between Singleton Council and Glencore it is happening – right here in Singleton.

A series of free live music events are set to kick off on Friday, December 9 at Cook Park.

Backbeat will be the first band to play in the Summer Music Series. 

The music starts at 6pm and will wrap up about 8.30pm and is sure to have young and old kicking up their heels from the get-go.

Other bands to perform at the Summer Music Series will be D’Lish Trio, Hey Poncho, Jumpin Jukebox, Brent Murphy Duo, Kyda and Sass N The Boss.

Singleton Mayor, Sue Moore said she was looking forward to seeing the community come out in force to support the initiative.

“And why wouldn’t you?” she said.

“It’s fun and it’s free, and no one ever needs an excuse to celebrate the fact that it’s Friday.”

Glencore’s Community Relations Manager, Craig Strudwick, said the company was pleased to be able to support an event with such a strong community focus.

“We aim to have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate, by effectively managing our mining operations and through community partnerships such as this,” he said.

“It is about creating a family-friendly, free event where the community can come together and just enjoy being in the outdoors and listening to some different music.

“There has been a deliberate decision not to incorporate other activities around this event such as kids’ entertainment that often means parents digging into their pockets.”

Cr Moore said the aim was for a relaxed atmosphere where people could enjoy the music in a wonderful space, where “people can set up their little area at Cook Park and just enjoy being together.”

She is appreciative of  Glencore’s financial support, and the cooperation of both the junior league and cricket club.

“Both sporting bodies have assisted in the preparation with a couple of game changes for cricket and junior league sharing their facilities, and we thank them for that,” Cr Moore said.

She was also pleased that the event is accessible.

“Legislation changes have grown from having a focus purely on physical infrastructure to events that are inclusive for the entire community and this event is certainly something I believe everyone will enjoy.”

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