South Sydney’s biggest outdoor art festival is back with a bang!
Georges River Council held the successful Un[contained] Arts Festival in June 2021 which attracted over 26,000 people and was nominated for Best Arts Festival in the Australian Street Art Awards.
Now in its third year, the Un[contained] Arts Festival has become one of the main features of Georges River Council's events program.
The Festival will deliver three days of excitement that will surprise and delight our community along Belgrave Street, Kogarah.
It will be an accessible event, inviting people from all walks of life across all abilities to take part in a celebration of our City’s creativity.
Join us at the Un[contained] Arts Festival 2023!
Date: Friday 23 June - Sunday 25 June
Time: 4.30pm - 10.00pm
Where: Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah.
What you can expect
The festival will feature an array of immersive art installations, dynamic live performances, and mouth-watering food trucks.
Head into Kogarah Town Square for a warm drink or mocktail and grab a seat next to the heaters to enjoy the exciting performances on stage.
We have detailed some of the art, entertainment and food choices that will be available.
ART
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Hexadeca by Pulsing Heart
An interactive art installation which empowers the audience to engage with music through play.
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Bliss by Amy Claire Mills
Explores the relationship between sensory exploration and creativity. Immersive, tactile and playful, this artwork goes beyond the visual where the traditional rules of ‘don’t touch the artwork’ are suspended, and in its place, play and indulgence are encouraged.
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Vibrascopic by Aaron McGarry
A 3m long kaleidoscope that opens a portal world to a moving visual prism, using various naturally occurring waves of energy filmed through science experiments of light, colour, frequency and sound.
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Antarean Pyramid by Nathan Starchild
As above, so below. This sacred geometric pyramid construction is designed to call in the energies of the star Antares, the red beating heart of the Scorpius Constellation.
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| Other art installations will include: Eddy by Pulsing Heart, Dinners Past by Rhiannon Hopley, Paralanguage by UNSW Illuminate, live murals by Ox King and Darren Charlwood and a UV Light Zone. |
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Junkyard Beats
Performing arts group with a strong focus on drumming, dancing, comedy and creative recycling. They specialise in transforming everyday objects into musical instruments that inspire and entertain audiences.
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The Soul Defender
An urban artwork designed as a static stage, parade vehicle and crazy installation. It was a war machine (Army Mack R6x6 1984) converted to defend our souls with feel-good music, bubbles, fun lighting, banners and uplifting performances.
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Hatched
The latest show from Curious Legends, featuring 2 adorable Ibis Chicks - Nellie and Sid - making their way in the world. Hatching from a wheelie bin, these baby bin chickens will light up the night with their antics, clowning, and glowing illumination.
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The Vegetable Plot
An ARIA-nominated Australian Children’s band serving up a funky-fresh soundtrack to the food revolution for kids, families and foodies.
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| Other entertainers also include: DJ Yianni Moutopoulos, BoomChild, Kaleidescope Dream, Frankie and Charles, Levitated Inversions, Jack Bown, Tahlia Akyereko and Jordyn Richards. |
FOOD, DRINKS AND DESSERT
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Bianco Group
Bianco Kitchen prides itself on its authentic Italian cuisine specialising in making fresh pasta and gnocchi.
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Senor Toro
Taco Tuesday will be every night of Un[contained] with Senor Toro serving up his famous tacos and quesadilla.
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Think! Catering - Dessert Dealer
Dessert Dealer will be serving up fresh, hot and glowing mini donuts with a variety of toppings.
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Sweeet Street
Sydney's own loaded dessert truck complete with loaded waffle sticks, loaded lokma and more.
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| Other vendors include: Harry's Cafe De Wheels, Norma's Burger Bar, PourSomeSuga, The Tipsy Blinders and Muddled by Robbie Bazzino. |
For more information please email the Events Team or contact (02) 9330 6400.
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