Wattle House Showcase: Wattle Festival
Schedule
Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am
UTC+11:00Location
The Forge Theatre | Bairnsdale, VI
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The Wattle House Showcase at the FORGE Theatre loading dock, introduces a new monthly event series beginning approximately one month after this inaugural performance. The showcase features performers affiliated with the Wattle House concept since its inception, utilizing the loading dock as a stage for an afternoon of diverse musical and artistic performances.The event will be casual in nature, allowing audiences to come and go as they please. Seating will be provided via beach chairs arranged around the grassy areas, with a designated dance section near the stage featuring large mats.
Food vendors are anticipated, with confirmation expected in the coming week.
Free Event: Performers paid from donations, Traditional busking format, pay how much you value the performers and the event.
PERFORMERS
Six performers, duos, and bands have been selected to represent a broad spectrum of artistic expression: electronic, neo-folk, alternative, heavy rock, experimental, and spoken word. All performers have local ties, either as current or former residents. This diversity demonstrates the range of talent in the region and encourages new performers to participate in future events.
ADMISSION & REVENUE MODEL
The Wattle House Showcase operates on a free/gold coin donation basis, following the busking tradition. Audiences are invited to contribute what they feel the performances deserve. A Master of Ceremonies will introduce performers, explain the Wattle House concept, and encourage support through donations and merchandise purchases.
MERCHANDISE
A merchandise table will feature:
Wattle House Zines ($5 each): Featuring interviews with event performers, web links for music, local artists' artwork, poetry, and information on how to get involved
Event Badges ($2 each)
ABOUT THE WATTLE HOUSE
The Wattle House is a rural arts collective that supports creative work through regular events, workshops, and recordings. Our approach is straightforward: we work with what's here, support each other's growth, and focus on the work itself rather than credentials or profiles. We're interested in honest art about real conditions—how social and environmental breakdown actually looks in our lives. We measure success by whether new artists emerge and whether what we're building can adapt and continue beyond us.
We encourage any interested performers to contact us to perform at our events and remain very open to experimental ideas and concepts which combine performance, art and music. We are especially interested in first-time performers who would like to perform original material in a nonjudgmental and highly encouraging environment.
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Where is it happening?
The Forge Theatre, 80 McKean St,Bairnsdale,VIC,AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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