Venture into the Carousel at night to discover it in a new light.
A musical act combining the uplifting sounds of the Tides of Welcome Community Choir and their collage of personalities and voices, with the raw energy that comes from layered rhythms as performed by The David Robertson Drummers using the Djembe (African hand drum)…. a remarkable synergy that captivates audiences with each performance.
Riffs and rhythm. Squeaks, shouts and smiles. Tunes blast out. The band moves as one (almost!) as they lead the parade. Or play on the street corner. Or as they rehearse together on a rainy Tuesday night in their local community hall. You know the feeling. Playing in a band, singing and making music with others is something special. Hearing the rhythm drift down the street always increases your heartbeat. And playing at a street band festival is simply thrilling!
Harpist Christine Middleton plays her own composition on a beautiful glowing gothic harp. Be prepared to travel on a meditative journey through sound and light.
Electric Light Orchestra are a rock band Formed in 1970. Their music is characterised by a fusion of Pop, Classical and Futuristic soundscapes, great tracks include: Don’t Bring Me Down-Turn To Stone-Mr Blue Sky and Xanadu - Come learn 1970 dance moves The Hustle, The Bus Stop The Bump and The funky chicken and on the hour we perform a MASS ELO DANCE PARTY.
Watch the wonder spread when award-winning sisters and opera sensations Kirilie and Ruth Blythman come together, with the talented projection artist Michael Carmody, to create a truly immersive and evocative performance. Using the expressive music of Ricky Ian Gordon as a canvas, Silver Rain explores themes of nature, community, creativity and time, found in the words of famous American poets including Langston Hughes, Dorothy Parker and Emily Dickinson.
Also at 8:40pm.
Join the Urban Upcycle team at Market Square to make your very own tea light lantern using recycled materials, to light up your path at Geelong After Dark.
An intriguing and evocative immersion in sound and imagery celebrating and honouring our interconnectedness with Earth. Featuring the unique sound of Sandy Dickinson’s Handpan, Stephen Oakes’ Indian Harmonium and Lisa Singline’s sublime vocals – the “sound of earth and light” performance by Aïr-thereal draws inspiration from the natural world.
With the help of The New Joneses and their Tiny Home pop-up, The Future of Housing event will challenge the way we build our homes and suburbs and help us envision what Geelong’s homes will be like in 30 years. We will look at global trends in housing; technology; and energy saving, and explore what these mean for homes of the future.
Steve Thew is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Geelong in Victoria Australia. With his versatile vocal range and masterful skill on the acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica and piano. Steve is a true blue Aussie entertainer, capable of capturing the hearts and minds of his audience in a way that only a truly humble and seasoned performer can.
