Community Festival 2025

Velveteen Rabbit

Session times: 1pm and 3.30pm, Yan Yean Theatre

A delightful and humorous reimagination of the beloved 100-year-old book The Velveteen Rabbit, perfect for children aged 4 to 12. Don't forget to bring your favourite snuggly toy to the show.

Dr Hubble’s Bubbles Show 

Session times: 12pm and 2.30pm, Woodstock Theatre

A fun-filled spectacle for the whole family, featuring square bubbles, flaming bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, exploding bubbles, and the biggest bubbles you’ll ever see.

Mitch Tambo

Session time: 1.10pm, Youth Stage

Australian World Music Star Mitch Tambo is a ‘new voice for a generation,’ producing music that bridges culture and resonates globally. His rendition of You’re the Voice surpassed 1 million streams, marking the first time a song in the Gamilaraay language has reached this milestone.

Squid Nebula

Session time: 3pm, Lawn Stage

Fronted by the hypnotic soul vocals of Noongar musician Bumpy and backed by a band that includes members from Quality Used Cars, Bohjass and Jake Amy’s band, Squid Nebula have made their way from regular residencies for Cherry Bar’s Soul Night on AC/DC lane in 2015 to sets at Loch Hart, Strawberry Fields and St. Kilda Festival.

Emelia Jackson

MasterChef Australia winner Emelia Jackson will transform the finest produce grown in the City of Whittlesea into delicious dishes. 

A passionate baker, Emelia first wowed audiences as a Season 6 finalist before claiming the MasterChef title in 2020.