Where You Are Festival โ Itโs time to experience Canberraโs newest events, and thereโs no better place than โwhere you areโ.
Canberra is well and truly on the move again, and itโs time to enjoy what some of the cityโs most creative people have been up to during lockdown.
Where You Are Festival is the typical festival re-imagined, delivering a COVID safe program connecting the ACT community with the best experiences the Canberra region has to offer, both online and offline, from โWhere You Areโ right now.
Delivered under the umbrella of RISE Canberra, the Where You Are Festival will feature unique Canberra experiences across art and culture, music, ideas and forums, community and food.
Incredible experiences await, and hereโs a small selectionโฆ
Hands Like Houses
Born and bred in Canberra, Hands Like Houses are a rock phenomenon offering an exclusive experience for people to go behind the scenes during a live performance as itโs streamed across the globe. The evening will also feature local businesses Megalo Studios, Capital Brewing, Grease Monkey, Mallaluka Wines and more.
Songs from a Stolen Senate
A ground-breaking production, Songs from a Stolen Senate feature some of Australiaโs leading First Nation musicians, weaving together personal reflections of Australiaโs political landscape through music written for the acclaimed Griffyn Ensemble.
Rockspeare Richard III
Canberraโs reigning sovereign of the theatrical realm Lakespeare are bringing you Rockspeare: Richard III. Streamed by Live In Ya Lounge, this ultimate classic will be electrified and rejuvenated through movement and music! Experience the creative process through interviews during the intermission and Q&A.
Satellite Selfie
Be part of a modern community event โ from space! Get ready to pose as we create a big picture of Canberra. Mount Stromlo Observatory has scheduled 3 satellite flyovers of the ACT during the week of Monday August 17 – Friday August 21 to produce one of the worldโs biggest selfies!
Start marking your calendars Canberra. For dates and details, head to the Where You Are Festival program – https://risecanberra.com/where-you-are-festival/. Support and celebrate the strength of Canberraโs dynamic and unique arts and events sector.
This editorial was created in partnership with RISE Canberra. For more information on sponsored partnerships, click here.
