Festival ready to roll

Youngsters keen for something to do can head along to Margaret River’s skate park tomorrow afternoon for this year’s annual SAMM Fest. The 2021 Skate, Art, Music and Mental Health celebration is an afternoon of live music, stalls, activities and food, culminating in a skateboard competition. “There are a number of new activities this year including the rock-climbing wall and photo booth,” Shire of Augusta-Margaret River community development trainee Shannon Walker said. “Young people are encouraged to bring their family and friends along to listen to some music, have something to eat, and get involved in the activities. “SAMM Fest is an inclusive, drug and alcohol-free event that promotes positive wellbeing and celebrates young talent.” This year’s festival will be documented by teenage videographer Joshua Yates, who trained in the Shire’s RISE program. The festival starts at 3pm and runs until about 7.30pm.