Launch of the Big ExoDay 2011

Launch of the Big Exo Day 2011

On Saturday 17 September 2011 I launched the 2011 Big Exo Day at Parramatta Park in front of a crowd of 10,000.

The Big Exo Day is a one day festival with thousands of young people in one place promoting a message of encouragement to the youth of today; that no matter what they might be dealing with in life and no matter how hard things might be, life can still be EXO (excellent).

Since starting in 2002 the event has grown every year, and this year is no exception, having moved to a new location in Parramatta Park to accommodate the increased ticket demand.

The experience delivers the ultimate combination of international and local music artists; atmosphere, celebration and creativity. It includes rock, hardcore, electro, dance, hip-hop and urban, indie and folk artist performances all in a safe drug and alcohol free environment.

Topped with extreme sport and skate demonstrations, visual and performing arts, and inspiring speeches.

The Big Exo Day is the largest youth Drug and Alcohol free event in Australia.

(photo Clr Scott Lloyd & Ray Williams MP)

Ban on All brothels and Sex related services as a land use in the Parramatta LGA.

MEDIA RELEASE - 18 OCTOBER 2010

Parramatta City Councillors voted 9 to 5 to ban all brothels and sex related services as a land use in the Parramatta LGA.
Clr Lloyd moved the motion in tonight’s meeting as away to give power back to the residents.
“The residents do not wish to have brothels in their suburbs and city. The state govern has placed Sex service premises in the LEP frame work. ” Said Clr Lloyd
Clr Lloyd dismissed the Labor Party’s support in debate for brothels in the Parramatta area saying “Councillors work in the public interest and the public has an interest in this issue and they do not want brothels in Parramatta. Clr Lloyd wants to see a more family friendly LGA “
Clr Lloyd’s also moved for the NSW state government and local MP's be asked to support this PCC LEP submission.

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Australia Day 2010

Parramatta kicked off the Australia Day celebrations in Sydney with a magnificent hot air balloon display. Thousands of early starters (including myself) entered the park from 5.30am to admire the balloons slowly rise into the sky.

The hot air balloons were just the start of 15 hours of family entertainment at Parramatta Park.

The Village Hub kept the whole family entertained for hours with a huge range of rides and amusements, and even skate board and bike ramp demonstrations. The free live music and entertainment was great as well as a wide range of food and wines to choose from.

The night time concert was an outstanding show of Australian talent with performances from Justine Clarke, The Robertson Brothers & Jessica Mauboy.

The night concluded with a 20 minute Fireworks display at 9pm.

Parramatta showed once again it is the best place to host major events in Sydney.

Clr Scott Lloyd

Parramatta City Council