CHILLOUT IN DAYLESFORD
Head down to Daylesford next Labour Day weekend and ChillOut at Victoria’s biggest regional Queer pride event.
Boasting a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere with an array of music, dancing, local cuisine, wine and general merriment, the ChillOut festival is sure to be fun for all involved.
Check out www.chilloutfestival.com.au for more details.
FOREST EDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Leave your naughtiness at home next March, and come along to the Gippsland Forest Edge Music Festival – held Labour Day weekend 2015.
Supported by the CYC Ministries, the three day celebration promotes a staunch no alcohol or drugs policy in the name of community togetherness and includes a stellar line-up including Young Vincent, After the Curfew, Katie Clements and many more.
See www.forestedge.org.au for details.
FRANKSTON WATERFRONT FESTIVAL.
Returning for 2015, the FWF is once again proving that things are not what they used to be.
Bring the family and enjoy this largely free fiesta, in honour of the picturesque waterfront and lifestyle afforded to our community.
From January 17-18 an array of delicious treats, fun activities, market stalls and selection of weekend sippers will ensure a fun day out for all involved.
See www.frankston.vic.gov.au for details.
ST. JEROME’S LANEWAY LINE-UP
The time to cramp into a small space and enjoy the absolute crème of the music crop is upon us.
Organisers of the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival have announced an enviable bevvy of music genius, including: Andy Bull, Banks, Courtney Barnett, Flight Facilities and Royal Blood.
See full line-up and venue details at www.melbourne.lanewayfestival.com
NEVER TOO MUCH SALT
The Melbourne Arts Precinct will be “turned on its head” this summer, with the addition of the month-long Summer Salt Festival – beginning January 23.
Over five weekends, Southbank will be a flurry of creative activity including music, dance, circus, theatre and, well, art.
See www.summersaltfestival.com.au for program details.
THE YEAR OF THE SHEEP
Experience a different kind of New Year Celebration, with the Chinese New Year Festival on February 19.
The festival will be a seven day ode to the upcoming year of the Sheep with traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural activities showcased as various venues around Melbourne.
All are welcome to celebrate, see www.chinesenewyear.com.au