Club Sport, ONEFOUR, Middle Kids and More Headline Ability Fest 2024
Ability Fest makes its much-anticipated return this October and expands to Brisbane.
Ability Fest returns bigger and better in 2024 with not one, but two festival dates.
Australia’s first accessible music festival takes place in Alexandra Gardens/Birrarung Marr in Naarm/Melbourne on Saturday, October 19 and is followed by the festival’s expansion into Meanjin/Brisbane on Saturday, October 26 at Victoria Park/Barrambin.
The star-studded lineup is jam-packed with awesome Aussie talent and includes the likes of Club Sport, ONEFOUR, Kita Alexander, Middle Kids, Ocean Alley, Bag Raiders and Floodlights. A total of 28 acts have been announced, with the soon-to-be-announced winner of triple j Unearthed to be added to the bill.
Not only are tickets cheap ($60) but 100% of ticket sales will go to founder Dylan Alcott’s charity organisation, the Dylan Alcott Foundation, which aims to give young Australians living with disabilities a chance to succeed and achieve their dreams.
Pre-sale commences Wednesday, July 10 at 11:30am. You can register your interest here. General sale begins the following day, Thursday, July 11 at 11:30am via the Ability Fest website.
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“Ability Fest prides itself on offering a completely unique, inclusive experience. With a love of music at the festival’s core, Ability Fest is devoted to offering a diverse, world class lineup, featuring artists from Australia and around the globe,” a press release states.
Founder and former world tennis champ Alcott adds: “For many Australians, the cost of living crisis has created significant financial strain. We believe that music has the power to unite communities, bring people together and lift our spirits, especially during challenging times.”
Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopolous, echoes these thoughts: “Ability Fest’s dedication to making events more accessible and diverse creates a positive impact on both our local community and tourism sector, showcasing that Melbourne continues to be the vibrant and inclusive city we call home.”
Ability Fest 2024 takes place on Saturday, October 19 at Alexander Gardens in Naarm/Melbourne and on Saturday, October 26 at Victoria Park in Meanjin/Brisbane. For more details regarding the festival visit abilityfest.com.au.
Ability Fest 2024
Saturday, October 19 - Alexander Gardens Naarm/Melbourne
Saturday, October 26 - Victoria Park Meanjin/Brisbane
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