A free festival designed by kids for everyone
Morwell
saturday 8 March 2025
12PM - 5PM at Morwell Town Common (the wooden park)
On the lands of the Braiakaulung people of the Gunai Kurnai Nation
FREE FOR EVERYONE - DESIGNED BY KIDS & YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE LATROBE VALLEY
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ARTS & CULTURE ON STAGE
Welcome to Country
12:10PM - 12:30PM
The Welcome to Country tradition enables Gunaikurnai people to fulfil responsibilities with respect to the land and to maintain and strengthen culture.
Learn about the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation
MCs from ‘Double Standards’ Podcast
All day on the big stage
Y(Our)Fest will be emceed by Alaynah Jaffery and Anesu Gwara from CMY Gippsland’s award winning, ‘Double Standards’ podcast. Recorded in Moe Library, the episodes touch upon matters that are important to them and their local area providing a platform for those who are generally overlooked. Photo of Members courtesy of CMY.
Girls’ Dance
12:50PM - 12:55PM
Local girls from the Gippsland Malayalee Community will be performing cultural dances in front of the big stage.
PhysiPole Studios Sale & Traralgon
1:00PM - 1:15PM
A Performer from PhysiPole Traralgon will be showcasing their Aerial Hoop skills!
PhysiPole Studios is guided by the joy and empowerment of its students and making pole & aerial fitness accessible for more people.
Melbourne Stars Chenda
1:20PM - 1:50PM
Drumbeats will fill the Wooden Park to energise us for the day! The Chenda (Malayalam: ചെണ്ട) is a cylindrical percussion instrument originating in the state of Kerala, India.
Book Reading by Cherise Ncube
1:50PM - 2:00PM
Cherise Ncube is a young author whose books help young children to learn, respect and celebrate the differences that make everyone special. Her stories are carefully crafted to dynamically engage the minds of young readers and encourage them to embrace and celebrate diversity from a young age.
Our Special Lunch is an easy-to-read, beautifully illustrated and inspiring celebration of diversity intended to help young children to understand, value and respect different cultures of the world through sharing food.
SPAG Gippsland Ati-atihan Group
2:05PM - 2:30PM
The Samahan ng mga Pilipino-Australians in Gippsland (SPAG) Ati-Atihan Group will be bringing an vibrant cultural parade to Morwell’s 2025 Y(Our)Fest. The parade showcases the traditions of local Pilipino-Australians. Connect with SPAG
LIVE MUSIC
Billie Spokes
2:40PM - 3:25PM
Billie Spokes is a self taught musician and alternative folk singer/songwriter located and based around the Central Gippsland area.
Ally Row
3:40PM - 4:20PM
Gunaikurnai/Gippsland based, Ally Row are an indie pop-folk rock duo that are breaking the barriers of genres with toe-tapping yet emotive music. The multi-instrumentalists perform velvety harmonies alongside driving guitar and piano, with modernised elements of banjo, harmonica and stomp box. Together, the two-piece band create a powerful synergy with heartfelt memorable originals that will get you dancing.
Khamis Mazae
4:30PM - 5:00PM
“My name is Khamis Mazae - also known as Damm Khamis Made This One - and I am a producer from Australia. I have been producing since little. When I discovered making beats, I wanted to create and develop a new wave with inspiration.”
PLAY: free activities
Face Painting
12PM - 5PM
Drop-in Henna
1PM to 4PM at UMSLV Tent
Paint a skateboard with Headspace
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Games & Drawing with Berry Street
12PM to 4PM
Cardboard Cities
12PM - 5PM
Reading & Writing with Cherise
2:30PM - 4PM
Painting rocks with Morwell Gemstones Guides
12:30PM - 4:30PM
Wool Chill Zone
12PM - 5PM
Beads Workshop with Ashia - CMY
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Aerial with Physipole Traralgon
12PM to 4PM
Animals of Oz Reptiles
1:30PM - 4PM
Fire Truck on display
1PM - 3PM
EAT: food and drink
Kiki Coffee
Free fruit
Sausage Sizzle
12:30PM - 3PM | Outside at the BBQ - Free, Vegetarian and Halal available!
Pen’s Kitchen
Lunch packs by Great Indian Restaurant
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
This event will be photographed. If you prefer not to be in any published pictures, please speak with our friendly volunteers at the Information Desk or email artsbus@akc.org.au
What do you need to pay for?
Entry and all drop-in activities are completely free! This is made possible by our funders (see below)
Priced items are sold by amazing local caterers: Kiki Coffee, hot food and iced drinks by Pen's Kitchen, and Indian Lunch packs by Great Indian Restaurant
There is a free sausage sizzle (halal and vegetarian options included) by Rotary Club of Morwell from 12:30PM until about 3PM
This event is organised by registered charity, Artists for Kids Culture. To learn more and donate to AKC, visit www.akc.org.au
What safety information is useful to know?
Lost Kids Area and the Information Tent will be at the artsbus located near the band room
First Aid is in the bandroom
Toilets are located next to bandroom
Wool Chill Zone is next to the toilets all day. This is a space for anyone needing a quiet space
Local Headspace Staff are at the event from 12PM - 3PM and there are Mental Health First Aid trained event workers on site for the full event.
Security is on site, supported by Artists for Kids Culture event staff and volunteers
All event staff and volunteers have Working With Children Checks and are present to support a child safe and family friendly event.
Are there any other rules?
Young children must be actively supervised by parents and carers
Please keep dogs on leads during the event
This is an alcohol-free event
The emergency evacuation meeting place is the open space at the back of the reserve. Attendees should follow all instructions provided by event staff (i.e. identifiable by fluorescent vests)
Y(Our)Fest is an initiative by:
Thank you to all the AKC volunteers who make the AKC artsbus and Y(Our)Fest possible!
Y(Our)Fest is proudly supported by:
