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2pm – 2.45pm
Illawarra Nature Stories and Songs
Artists ; Ann Lehmann-Kuit and Lillian Rodrigues-Pang Locally based artist Ann Lehmann-Kuit was inspired by her daughters interest in the local fauna and flora and so was born the idea of Illawarra Nature Stories and Songs. Come along and learn about local bees, crayfish, bandicoot and many more animals and trees through highly engaging and int4eractive stories and songs. This one is fun for children and their adults.

3pm – 3.45pm
Super Kenny and Magnificent Manda
Super Kenny and Magnificent Manda are a fun filled musical duo who love to sing silly songs and get the kids and adults to sing, dance, move, shake, groove and definitely laugh.
With hilarious story songs, audience percussion participation and interactive tunes, get ready to be entertained and join in this energetic, musical and memorable show. What’s your super power?!

4pm – 4.45pm
Story Beats
Take an internationally acclaimed storyteller and a dynamic talented exuberant percussionist, join them together and you have StoryBeats. Join Lilli Story and Matty Bongo as the clap, stop, drum and create a rhythmic adventure for all.

5pm – 5.45pm
Mally Moos Music
Mally Moos is known and loved by many little ones, not so little ones and all parents. Ashe has been singing and entertaining pre-schoolers in the region for years. She is joined by Maya for a harmonious, joyous song and dance playful time. Its interactive fun for the whole family.

6pm – 6.45pm
Tina Green
Round off the day with your very own circus care of Tina Green!
She’ll be bringing the magic of the weird and wonderful right to your fingertips..

Both cards and cash will be accepted at all bars and food vendors at the event.

There will be ATM facilities also available on site should you need to get money out.

BALI SPICE MAGIC
The Tempeh Queen herself will be taking you on a trip back to island of god, with her traditional magic Balinese cuisine. These flavours will be sure to tantalise your taste buds and having you coming back for more, lucky the multi award winning restaurant is set up right here in Wollongong if the crave is still lingering post festival.
MENU IS 70% VEGAN & 90% GF

COCO’s
Coco’s specialises in plant based food made to make you feel great! We create all of our products using wholesome ingredients. They will be sure to cover all bases to keep your body happy and fuelled for the weekend.
GF & VEGAN AVAILABLE

DELANO COFFEE
Delano coffee is a south coast based speciality coffee roaster. They only source speciality coffee that is ethical, sustainable and traceable. They supply cafes up and down the coast and you can visit our roastery & café to see the coffee being roasted and learn more about coffee.

DIEGO’S DONUTS
There’s nothing better than the smell of fresh, hot donuts!! Diego’s Donuts will be bringing all of the delicious mini bite size treats for you this year with the classic cinnamon, snowy white powdered or if you are after something a little indulgent Nutella and Strawberries!

GELATISSIMO
“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy gelato and that’s kind of the same thing”
Australia’s favourite gelato made fresh in store, created with only the freshest ingredients.

SAMARAS
Wollongong’s award-winning Mediterranean restaurant and a festival goer favourite -Samara’s, will again be providing us with the Lebanese Street Food goods that are real yummy for your tummy..
GF, VEGO AND DF AVAILABLE

THE GNOCCHI WAY
Gorgeously light and pillowy, gnocchi are the Italian’s answer for dumplings. The Gnocchi Way are making gnocchi just the way Nonna does, when specialising in only gnocchi you know its going to be ‘deliziosa!’

TWIST POTATO
On of Koreas most popular snacks, Twist Potato are bringing the iconic, twisted, deep fried, potato on a stick to the party with a range of flavours.
VEGAN & HALAL

2 SMOKING BARRELS
Wollongong’s best American style Barbeques, will be putting in the hard yards to bring you the most juicy, smoky, slow cooked meat your tastebuds have ever had the pleasure of ‘meating’.
GF, VEGO & DF OPTIONS AVAILABLE

YANS
Yans Asian Cuisine have been bringing you all the authentic & delicious Chinese and Malaysian dishes from the very beginning.
GF & VEGAN OPTIONS

There is plenty of free and paid public parking around the site, however we would recommend catching public transport to avoid disappointment / congestion.

Getting there by Taxi
There will be a Taxi drop off/pick up zone along Burelli Street (across from the Mall)

Getting there by train
Wollongong Train Station is the closest station to MacCabe Park, it is a short 5-minute walk.

Trains from Sydney and Kiama run roughly every hour on a Saturday and Sunday.

Getting there by bus
There are multiple bus stations surrounding MacCabe Park, where patrons will have the option to catch the Free Gong Shuttle or catch one of the Dions or Premier bus services.

You can check all bus/train departures through https://transportnsw.info/

Strict Conditions of Entry

Yours and Owls events do not tolerate discrimination of any kind or antisocial/aggressive behaviour.

Management reserves the right to refuse admission or to eject a ticket holder for behaviour likely to cause damage, injury, nuisance or annoyance or for failure to comply with reasonable requests.

Please be kind and look out for one another.

#PARTYWITHAPURPOSE

Before entering please make sure you have:

• ID – acceptable ID includes current valid Australian Driver’s License with a photo, current Passport, Government issued Proof of Age Card, international Driver’s License with photo
• Your ticket out ready to scan
• Cash/card
• Fully charged phone
• Empty water bottle to fill up at drinking water stations
• Sun protection, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
• Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times (thongs are ok)
• Warmer clothes for the night and a poncho or raincoat if it looks like it is going to rain
• A big fat smile, and a positive attitude 🙂
  
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• NO PASSOUTS/RE ENTRY
• NO BYO ALCOHOL
• NO PROFESSIONAL  CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES
• NO ESKIES, FLASK OR THERMOSES (EMPTY RE-USABLE DRINK BOTTLES ARE OK)
• NO GLASS ITEMS
• NO METAL CUTLERY
• NO UMBRELLAS, TENTS, SUN SHELTERS, MARQUEES
• NO AEROSOL CANS
• NO ANIMALS (EXCEPT GUIDE DOGS)
• NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES INCLUDING DRUGS
• NO BALLS, SPORTING EQUIPMENT, BICYCLES, HOVER-BOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, SKATEBOARDS, SKATES OR SCOOTERS
• NO CLUB PATCHES OR JACKETS
• NO DISPOSABLE BBQS
• NO FIREWORKS, FLARES OR SPARKLERS
• NO FLAGS OR BANNERS
• NO INFLATABLES INCLUDING FURNITURE OR BEACHBALLS
• NO PRAMS
• NO LASER POINTERS-PENS OR LIGHTS
• NO LOUD HALIERS, PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
• NO PICNIC BASKETS
• NO SELFIE STICKS
• NO SOFT DRINKS, CANS, BOTTLES OR ANY OTHER NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
• NO SOUND SYSTEMS
• NO STUDDED/SPIKED ITEMS SUCH AS BELTS, WRISTBANDS OR LARGE CHAINS
• NO WATER PISTOLS
• NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING POTENTIAL MISSILES
• NO WHISTLES, HORNS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
• NO OTHER OBJECTS CONSIDERED BY THE PROMOTER AND THE VENUE DEEMS TO BE DANGEROUS OR CAPABLE OF CAUSING PUBLIC NUISANCE THAT COULD BE USED TO DISTRACT, OBSTRUCT OR INTERFERE WITH ANY PERFORMER

PICNIC RUGS AND LOW TO THE GROUND CAMPING CHAIRS WILL BE ACCEPTED; HOWEVER, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIT BACK FROM THE CROWD TO AVOID GETTING IN THE WAY OF PATRONS DANCING/OBSTRUCT PATRONS VIEW OF THE STAGE.

Head to the Spin City Record room to see some of your favourite artists answer the pressing q’s that you’ve submitted!

Hosted by Rosie Beaton, the full itinerary below, submit your final questions for consideration HERE

Head to Spin City where you’ll get a taste of a delectable banquet of Australia’s finest Record Stores

There will be live performances + artist Q&A’s to tie you over also!

Hosted by Rosie Beaton, the full itinerary below, submit your final questions for consideration HERE