Y(Our)
Fest 2026
Sth’ Melb.
saturday 11 April

Sol Green Reserve & Community Centre
South Melbourne
Boonwurrung Country

FREE FOR EVERYONE - DESIGNED BY KIDS AT THE SOUTH MELBOURNE ARTSBUS PROGRAM

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Welcome to Country with Jaeden Williams

Outside: 1:10PM - 1:30PM

Y(Our)Fest South Melbourne 2026 will begin with a Welcome to Country with Jaeden Williams - a proud Yalukit Willam man of the Boonwurrung; founder and director of Biik Bundjil, a Boonwurrung educational organisation.

Jaeden is such an incredible storyteller and inspires kids (and grown ups!) of all ages to learn about Culture and connect with Country.

Performances

music & dance

NGARGEE YOUTH DANCE

2:15PM - 2:35 PM
'Ngargee' (pronounced Nar- ghee) means 'Ceremony' in the language of the Boonwurrung People of the Kulin Nation. Ngargee Dance Group is a collective of First Nations young women living on the lands of the Kulin Nation in the suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The program is ran under the cultural guidance of Senior Boonwurrung Elder, N'arweet Carolyn Briggs with the support of other First Nations dancers and creatives.
SLOPPY JALOPIES

2:15PM - 2:35PM
The Sloppy Jalopies are a four piece act not to be missed. In a time of increasing oblivion, it is absolutely necessary to tether yourselves to the unwavering power of The Sloppy Jalopies, who are most definitely embedded to the unmoving layers that build this earth

PORT MELBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL'S MODERN CHOIR

12:45PM - 1:00PM
Kids from the Port Melbourne Primary School Modern Choir will take to the stage at Y(Our)Fest!
We can’t wait to welcome these brave young singers and their families, celebrating creativity and community through song.
Thank you to Performing Arts Teacher and Modern Choir Convener, Maria Chadwick, for supporting this performance!
NINA CLAIRE

12:10PM - 12:35PM
Nina Clare is a Melbourne based singer/songwriter. A passionate and prolific songwriter, at sixteen years old, she has already amassed an impressive repertoire of over one hundred original songs.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Greta Ray, Maisie Peters and Taylor Swift, Nina sings about
everyday girlhood, relationships, and teenage love and despair. Performing in school bands,
musicals, and a variety of solo gigs for the past five years, Nina continues to build an exciting future
in music. With her heart on her sleeve, and guitar in tow, she’s ready to hit a stage near you!

DISTASTEFUL MICROWAVES

2:50PM - 3:20PM
Distasteful Microwaves are a young indie rock band from Port Phillip, Melbourne. Mixing emotional ballads with loud, guitar driven tracks, their music shifts from quiet reflection to high energy moments that get a crowd moving.
The band formed in 2024 during a high school music camp and quickly began performing at school events and backyard shows. Their lineup is Millie on vocals, Georgie and Felix on guitars, Lucian on bass, and Tommy on drums. Together, they bring a mix of grit, melody, and energy to their performances.
Inspired by artists like Kings of Leon, Smashing Pumpkins, and Radiohead, Distasteful Microwaves draw on alternative and classic rock sounds while shaping their own style. With a set of original songs and a name you won’t forget, they’re carving out a place in Melbourne’s underground music community.
MANSPLAINERS

4:20PM - 5:00PM
Mansplainers are an electrifying indie rock band based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia, featuring high school students Libby, Lucy, Lily, Matilda, and James. Known for raw vocals and passionate melodies, the band has performed on prominent Melbourne stages and appeared on ABC ME. Their debut single, 'The Sheriff,' was released in 2024 via Triple J Unearthed.