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Enjoy a little music in the valley

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The free, annual, family-friendly event will be held at Upper Main Arm School on Sunday, October 27, from 11am to 7pm and is the parent association’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

‘When music festivals are struggling to stay afloat, Music In the Valley is a grassroots event that is growing from year to year,’ said festival spokeswoman Ceren Akmanlar.

The Magic Bus will transport people to and from the festival from outside the Mullum Newsagency on Burringbar St at 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm, with the last ride back at 6pm. $5 for tickets.

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