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The Mik Maks entertaining the kids (Ivan Kemp) 311344_01

Geelong Connected Communities Gala Christmas concert and markets were held at Johnstone Park on Saturday December 10. The free community event had food trucks, local stall holders and a concert hosted by The Mik Maks and featuring the likes of Stellar Perry, Kim Cooper, Kings of Christmas Rob Mills and Bobby Fox. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went along.

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