Geelong
sunday 12 October 2025
12PM - 6PM at Geelong West Town Hall: 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West, Victoria
On the lands of the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation
FREE FOR EVERYONE - DESIGNED BY KIDS & YOUNG PEOPLE IN GREATER GEELONG
A free festival designed by kids and youth for everyone
Scroll down to see the full line-up!
WELCOME ACTIVITIES:
MC’s “Melon Colli” & “Temper Tantrix”
Taking Care of Business all arvo
Welcome to Country
1.15PM
City of Greater Geelong - thanks for supporting our project.
WORKSHOP & PERFORM:
12.30-2.30PM
Nicholas Ridiculous Puppet Show
1.30 - 2.00PM
Dance Workshop with L2R
12.30 - 1PM
Nicholas Ridiculous Roving Workshop
2.30 - 3.30PM
PLAY ART:
12-5PM
Face Painting
1:30PM - 4:30PM
Make Space Mural
with Headspace Corio
12 - 5 PM
Wool Chill Zone
12 - 5 PM
Painting with Bloom Art
12 - 3 PM
FREE Drawing in CHILL ZONE
12 - 5 PM
Free Drawing Projection SPACE
12 - 5 PM
LIVE MUSIC
2.45 - 5.30PM
GOOD SNIFF
4.45PM
Fueled by high energy and adolescent angst, Bellarine Peninsula bass-and-drum duo Good Sniff are carving a loud, defiant path through Australia’s alt-rock scene. Made up of Lachie Brown (drums, lead vocals) and Elias Hodson (bass, backing vocals), the pair have earned their stripes supporting some of the country’s biggest names — including Skegss, Ruby Fields, Old Mervs, The Grogans, Surf Trash, andCivic — as well as international acts like Wavves (USA) and Sun Room (USA).
After dropping their sophomore album in June 2024, Good Sniff wasted no time, returning in 2025 with a brand-new four-track EP. Always restless, the band thrives on reinvention, constantly evolving their sound to keep listeners guessing. That’s It, Tiger is their latest sonic left turn — raw, razor-sharp, and undeniably punchy. With songwriting that nods to the intensity of Turnstile and the grit of early Foo Fighters, this EP is another bold step forward.
XANDRI
4.00PM
From Naarm (Melbourne, Australia), XANDRI (they/she) is your next Pop Princess. At just 21, the queer singer-songwriter is already carving out a reputation for transforming raw, personal experiences into songs that connect deeply with listeners. Having left home young and defied expectations, their music reflects both the weight of loss and the strength of self-determination, always anchored by honest, vulnerable lyricism.
Since their first gig in late 2023, XANDRI has played over 25 shows both solo and with her band. She released two singles in the past year that have drawn thousands of streams, and is preparing their debut EP: a bold and heartfelt body of work that invites listeners to feel the stories as much as hear them.
VIOLET
3.15PM
Violet is Harry Jones (Vocals, Lead Guitar), Wanda Dohl (Drums), and James Elliott (Bass). A three piece alternative rock band hailing from the lovely Geelong, Victoria; they bring together influences of Jeff Buckley, Arctic Monkeys, and Radiohead with a slight hint of Foo Fighters to create a unique blend of tasteful indie and alternative rock with just the right amount of distortion.
Formed in early 2021 at the request of their high school’s music teacher, Violet quickly hit the local Geelong music scene where they have continued to develop their sound and musicality before achieving headline slots at some of Melbourne and Geelong’s most iconic venues such as the Barwon Club, the Tote, the Gasometer, and Cherry Bar whilst also supporting wonderfully talented bands such as Good Sniff, BEANS, Krave, DICE and Rat!Hammock.
In 2022, they released their first single ‘Hourglass’ , a mix of blues and alternative rock with a steady kick drum that will keep you tapping along. Following this, they released three more singles with one in 2023 and two in 2024 with only more to come.
You can go listen to their latest single, ‘While you wait’ on all streaming services now.
Mental Blank
2.45PM
Mostly still in school - this is Mental Blank’s first show - welcome to the jungle!
2.00-2.40PM
Sign up on the day … 1-2 songs each act
EAT: food and drink
Coffee by City to Surf
Make your own Fairy Bread
Pakistani & Indian food
Free fruit
This event is proudly supported by The City of Greater Geelong.
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
There is a free sausage sizzle (halal and vegetarian options included)
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 will be signposted at the event
First Aid is on site
Toilets on site
Wool Chill Zone is a space for anyone needing a quiet space
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
This is an alcohol-free event
The emergency evacuation meeting place is outside. 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!
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