From gelato to tarantella: Behind Nelson’s biggest Italian celebration
On 2 March 2025, Nelson’s Italian Festival drew over 8,000 people to Lower Trafalgar Street and Trafalgar Park for a day of food music, and community. We spoke with Flavia Spena, founder of ViaVio and driving force behind the event alongside Club Italia, about how it all started, what’s made it such a local favourite, and why now’s the time for businesses to get on board for the 2026 edition.