South Sydney’s biggest outdoor art festival is back with a bang!

Georges River Council held the first 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. In June 2023, Georges River Council held the third successful, Un[contained] Arts Festival which attracted over 40,000 people.

Now returning for its fourth year in 2024, the Un[contained] Arts Festival has become one of the main features of Georges River Council's events program. 

The Festival delivers three days of excitement that surprises and delights our community along Belgrave Street, Kogarah. It features an array of immersive art installations, dynamic live performances, and mouth-watering food trucks. 
 

Join us at the Un[contained] Arts Festival 2024!

Date: Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2024
Time: 4.30pm - 10.00pm
Where: Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah.

You can view the event program for 2023 by clicking on the Un[contained] button below. The 2024 event program will be uploaded closer to date.

Download the Un[Contained] 2023 Event Program
 

Volunteer at the Un[contained] Arts Festival in July 2024

This festival enlivens Belgrave Street, Kogarah and increases the cultural vibrancy of the area. It disrupts what people think of as ‘art’, sparks curiosity and generates a sense of play in the community, bringing new contemporary artists to the area, and providing a platform for local artists to showcase their works. This opportunity would suit those who have a keen interest in art and/or culture, event management and enjoys interacting with the general public. 

Please read the Expression of Interest document prior to applying. Artists/teams of Artists are invited to submit an Expression of Interest via Smartygrants. 

Expressions of Interest close, Midnight, Sunday 16 June 2024. 
 

Accessibility 

The Un[contained] Arts Festival was an accessible event, inviting people from all walks of life across all abilities to take part in a celebration of our City’s creativity.

There were several accessibility services available to our attendees. 

• Un[contained] Arts Festival offers audio descriptions for the majority of installations. Accessed via scanning the QR code on the signage that accompanied the installation, or by visiting the audio description webpages on the Hurstville Museum & Gallery Wordpress.
• Accessible toilets and a baby change space (located inside the Clive James Library, Kogarah). 
• Seating distributed throughout the Festival. 
• Wheelchair accessible. 
• Water bowls were available for service animals.
• Quiet space located at Clive James Library and Service Centre.

Please note that some installations will have flashing lights.
 
Please view our mobility map for Kogarah.

If you have specific requirements that the above measures did not meet, please email the Events Team at events@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or contact (02) 9330 6400.

If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone, the National Relay Service (NRS) can help you.
 

What you can expect

We have detailed some of the art, entertainment and food choices that were available at the 2023 event.
 

ART
Hexadeca by Pulsing Heart An interactive art installation which empowers the audience to engage with music through play.	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.	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.	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.
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, Tim Andrew and a UV Light Zone.

 

ENTERTAINMENT
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.	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.	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.	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.
Other entertainers also include: DJ Yianni Moutopoulos, BoomChild, Kaleidescope Dream, Frankie and Charles, Levitated Inversions, Jack Bown, and Jordyn Richards.

 

FOOD, DRINKS AND DESSERT
Bianco Group Bianco Kitchen prides itself on its authentic Italian cuisine specialising in making fresh pasta and gnocchi.	Senor Toro Taco Tuesday will be every night of Un[contained] with Senor Toro serving up his famous tacos and quesadilla.	Think! Catering - Dessert Dealer Dessert Dealer will be serving up fresh, hot and glowing mini donuts with a variety of toppings.	Sweeet Street Sydney's own loaded dessert truck complete with loaded waffle sticks, loaded lokma and more.
Other vendors include: Harry's Cafe De Wheels, Norma's Burger Bar, PourSomeSuga, The Tipsy Blinders, Mr Booch and Muddled by Robbie Bazzino.

 

For more information please email the Events Team or contact (02) 9330 6400.