Get excited for the 2023 AWESOME Festival
By Marnie Adams, Contributor @ Kids In Perth 17 Aug 2023
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Get ready for an unforgettable and highly anticipated 2023 Awesome Festival!
This year's festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a wide range of imaginative and exciting family shows, events and activities for the kids to enjoy.
One of the highlights of this year's festival is the Awesome Armadale Hub, bringing the magic of the festival to new areas of Perth.
Part of the City of Armadale's Spring Into Armadale, a celebration of the region's beautiful backdrop, this expansion exposes children and new audiences to the benefits of the Awesome Festival, nurturing a love and appreciation for the arts and creativity.
One of these unique opportunities from Awesome Armadale Hub is the Kids Market where if your child is entrepreneurial, creative and crafty...
Why not make it a whole family affair by making stuff together to sell and signing up for a stall?
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Of the many fantastic festival shows, Grug and the Rainbow is a must-see show that captivates young minds with its enchanting storytelling and colourful characters. Join Grug on a delightful journey through the vibrant world of the rainbow.
Little Red Riding Hood is an enchanting performance that promises to be a hit with the whole family. Follow Little Red Riding Hood as she embarks on a magical adventure through the woods, encountering familiar characters. It's one of many FREE family events and activities from this year's Awesome Festival program.
The Magical Weedy Seadragon is a unique and interactive experience that will amaze both young and old. Dive into the world of these fascinating creatures and learn about their enchanting underwater habitat.
Dr AudiYO's Giant Adventure caught our attention for being a thrilling performance combining live beatboxing, music and storytelling to create a magical and immersive experience. Follow Dr AudiYO on an extraordinary adventure filled with music and wonder.
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Lastly, 2023 Space Music, showcases the talents of young musicians in a fun and interactive deep space setting of stars, galaxies and black holes.
Being a local and not-for-profit organisation, Awesome Arts relies on the support of sponsorship, donations and volunteers to ensure this fantastic children's festival is a reality every year. So, to lend and show support after the 2023 Awesome Festival, parents can continue supporting Awesome Arts by encouraging school incursions and donating to this fantastic organization so they can continue exciting and enchanting children since 1996.
For more information about the 2023 Awesome Festival and to explore the full program, visit awesomearts.com/festival.
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Find our Top 10 picks from 2023 AWESOME Festival below!
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Top 10 Picks | Our Recommendations
Find out about shows we're most excited about from this year's Awesome Festival!
Alex and Evie and the Forever Falling Rain
Join Alex and Evie as they set off on an epic adventure to the very top of the highest hill to stop the rain.
AWESOME Armadale Hub
Dates: Sept 23 & 24
Time(s): Multiple events and performances
Ticket Price: Free (bookings required for workshops and storytimes)
Event Venue: Kelmscott Hall
The AWESOME Festival is landing at the Kelmscott Hall on 23 & 24 September where you’ll find free shows, workshops, storytimes and lots of fun activities.
Claire Della and the Moon
Dates: Sept 26 - 30
Time(s): 10am
Ticket Price: $24 Adult/Child, $19 per ticket for group bookings of 4+, $19 Concession
Event Venue: State Theatre Centre of WA
Join Claire Della and Space Dog, Laika for an enchanting adventure!
Sea of Light
Dates: Sept 26 - 30
Time(s): 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily
Ticket Price: $10 per child (accompanying adult free)
Event Venue: Studio 2, PICA
Step into the magical and gentle soundscape of Sea of Light.
Family Portrait
Dates: Sept 25 - 30
Time(s): 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm daily
Ticket Price: $10 per child (accompanying adult free)
Event Venue: WA Museum Boola Bardip
An extraordinary video installation combining striking imagery and choreography, capturing an intimate portrayal of family life.
Dr AudiYO's Giant Adventure
Dates: Sept 26 - 30
Time(s): 1pm
Ticket Price: $24 Adult/Child, $19 per ticket for group bookings of 4+, $19 Concession
Event Venue: State Theatre Centre of WA
Join Dr AudiYO, beatboxing clown-come-superhero, as she sets off on a surreal adventure to slay The Giant.
Creative Hub: Weaving the Wetlands
Dates: Sept 26 - 30
Time(s): 10am - 3pm daily
Ticket Price: FREE, no bookings required
Event Venue: Perth Cultural Centre
Weave your own native flora to feed the giant Western Swamp Tortoise!
Space Music
Dates: Sept 28 and 29
Time(s): 11am
Ticket Price: $24 Admit, $19 per ticket for group bookings of 4+, $19 Concession
Event Venue: State Library of Western Australia
A Multi-sensory baroque music journey through the stars.
Grug and the Rainbow
Dates: Sept 27 - 30
Time(s): 11am and 1pm
Ticket Price: $24 Admit, $19 per ticket for group bookings of 4+, $19 Concession
Event Venue: State Theatre Centre
From the top of a burrawang tree to the end of a rainbow.
The Magical Weedy Seadragon
Dates: Sept 26 - 30
Time(s): 11am daily
Ticket Price: $24 Admit, $19 per ticket for group bookings of 4+, $19 Concession
Event Venue: The Rechabite
Join Breaksea on a magical transformative adventure from shore to ocean, full of quirky characters, live music and audience participation.
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Highlights | Interesting Shows
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Location | Where everything is...
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The Blue Room
Alex and Evie and the Forever Falling Rain
State Theatre Centre of WA
Claire Della and the Moon
Dr AudiYO's Giant Adventure
Grug and the Rainbow
State Library of Western Australia
Space Music
WA Museum Boola Bardip
Family Portrait
Perth Cultural Centre
Creative Hub: Weaving the Wetlands
Studio 2, PICA
Sea of Light
The Rechabite
The Magical Weedy Seadragon
Kelmscott Hall
The Magical Weedy Seadragon
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What is the AWESOME Arts Festival?
The AWESOME International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things (the AWESOME Festival) is presented annually in the Perth CBD.
The Festival showcases a spectacular array of events including theatre, dance, early childhood activities, music, film, literature, visual arts and creative hands-on activities.
AWESOME is committed to presenting high-quality, layered programming for children aged 0 – 12 and their families.
AWESOME in Schools
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AWESOME offer bespoke incursions to schools in the Perth metro area throughout the year.
They can arrange for a professional AWESOME artist to run workshops at your school and are happy to tailor them to your class needs with a number of art forms to select from including:
- Illustration
- Circus
- Improvisation
- Printmaking
- Music
- … and more!
Due to the AWESOME Festival, they're not able to deliver incursions in September or October.
For more information or have questions, simply submit a form below.
Support AWESOME
AWESOME is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to bringing positive change to the lives of Western Australian children and their families.
It is a key priority for them to offer high quality activities and performances that are affordable and accessible.
To achieve this outcome they rely heavily on subsidies in order to deliver value to families.
Any donation, of any amount is received with massive gratitude!
AWESOME is registered with the ATO as a charitable body which makes donations over $2 to be fully tax-deductible.
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Get in touch
Have Questions? Submit a form below to get in touch directly with AWESOME Arts
(08) 9328 9666
marketing@awesomearts.com
262 William Street, Perth, WA, Australia, 6000
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