Eventgoers can be prepared to sing along to the classic tunes of ‘Chained to the Wheel’ and ‘Hold on to Me’, with The Black Sorrows set to perform as part of the Hooked on Portland festival this month.
Australian blues rock band The Black Sorrows and television chef Courtney Roulston will headline the festival’s entertainment offerings, which will take place on January 28 and 29 along the Portland Foreshore.
The popular festival will also feature a two-day long fishing competition, fishing education workshops, Skate Park Leagues Australia competition, food trucks, markets and more as part of its schedule of free family-friendly entertainment.
The Black Sorrows will also be supported by local band The Southbound Three, who will be launching their new album following Hooked on Portland.
Glenelg Shire Mayor Scott Martin said alongside the music, Portland’s seafood would also be celebrated with a visit from celebrity chef Ms Roulston.
“For the food side of the festival, we are thrilled to welcome popular chef Courtney Roulston to Portland,” the Shire leader said.
“Courtney’s success in the kitchen first started as a much-loved contestant on series two of Masterchef in 2010.
“Since then, Courtneyy has continued to share her passion for cooking and appears as a regular on weekly cooking show The Cook’s Pantry on Channel 10.
“Courtney’s humble family friendly recipes have also earned her plenty of engagement on her social media channels, so we look forward to welcoming her to Hooked on Portland and learning the secrets to some of her viral salads.
“There is something on offer for everyone and we cannot wait to welcome back crowds to the Glenelg Shire for this iconic event.”
Hooked on Portland was first launched in 2018 and is coordinated by the Glenelg Shire Council in partnership with the Victorian Fisheries Authority.
The event aims to promote Portland as a regional destination of choice and highlight its many fishing, food and tourism offerings.
To keep up to date with all festival details follow the Hooked on Portland Facebook page.
