Get Hooked on Portland this April
Published on 15 February 2022
It’s take two for a popular festival, with Hooked on Portland rescheduled for a date this Autumn and promising to offer music and food favourites.
Television chef and sustainability advocate Paul West and Melbourne based rock/folk duo Pierce Brothers will once again headline the festival’s free entertainment offerings, which will take place on 22 and 23 April 2022.
The festival was due to take place earlier this year in January, however was postponed due to rising COVID-19 case numbers across the state.
Glenelg Shire Mayor Cr Anita Rank said despite the change of date, festival-goers could still expect the same line-up of premium entertainment.
“We are thrilled to confirm that all of our headline acts, who you will know as our festival favourites, will be returning to Hooked on Portland this April,” she said.
“Paul West of River Cottage Australia fame will appear at the Victorian Fisheries Authority Catch and Cook stage, supported by fishing television personality Lee Rayner. West will provide cooking and filleting demonstrations and will discuss the importance of sustainability and sourcing regional supplies.
“West is one of this country’s most loved chefs and was a huge hit at our 2019 festival - we are delighted to be able to welcome him back.
“Rising international artists The Pierce Brothers will headline the live music stage, supported by Yorta Yorta Indigenous singer/songwriter Benny Walker. A string of popular local artists such as The Settlement, Flynn Gurry, Dean Outtram and Damon Yuill and Since Tuesday will help provide over six hours of live music entertainment on Portland’s beachfront.
“The Pierce Brothers have remained one of the most talked-about and loved acts of Hooked on Portland, and we know audiences will be delighted that they can once again see the brothers live amidst the backdrop of the stunning Portland Foreshore.”
Cr Rank said alongside the headline acts, there was plenty of free entertainment to appeal to the whole family.
“The festival will feature the Victorian Fisheries Authority activity marquee and giveaways, food trucks, markets, Australian Fishing Academy workshops and clinics, kids’ amusements, Skatepark League Australia scooter demonstrations and competition and more,” she said.
“There is something on offer for everyone and we can’t wait to welcome back crowds to the Glenelg Shire for this iconic event.”
Hooked on Portland was first launched in 2019 and is coordinated by the Glenelg Shire Council in partnership with the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA). The event aims to promote Portland as a regional destination of choice and it’s many fishing, food and tourism offerings.
To keep up to date with all festival details follow the Hooked on Portland Facebook page.