Accessible and inclusive music festival, Ability Fest, is coming back to Melbourne this spring. Founded by Paralympic gold medallist, Dylan Alcott AO, this spectacular live music event will feature a stacked line-up of performers and DJs across two stages. Look forward to familiar names like Ocean Alley, Cub Sport, King Stingray and more. The festival will take over Alexandra Gardens and Birrarung Marr on Saturday October 19.
Ability Fest
Everyone can join in on the fun at Ability Fest. There will be elevated viewing platforms, quiet zones, sensory areas, companion ticketing and Auslan interpreters. Tickets are available to festivalgoers aged 16 and over, and prices have been reduced to $60. There’s also free entry for carers. Proceeds from the festival will go towards the Dylan Alcott Foundation, which supports young Australians with disabilities.
“Ability Fest is all about bringing people together through music – a celebration where everyone, regardless of ability, can have an extraordinary time,” said Alcott. “I’m particularly excited about the diverse and talented artists we have lined up this year. Their performances will undoubtedly bring such a unique energy to Ability Fest, uniting our community and creating unforgettable moments.”
On the Main Stage, have fun with performances from Ocean Alley, ONEFOUR, King Stingray, Cub Sport, jamesjamesjames, Kita Alexander, Brenn!, Floodlights, Asha Jefferies, Eliza Hull, Jordz and artist winners from triple j Unearthed.
The second stage, known as Mark’s Stage, will have a wide range of DJs, including Bag Raiders, Jordan Brando, Crybaby, Wax’o Paradiso, Boone, DAWS, NayNay, Dewbs and Kuzco .
Pre-sale tickets are available from 12pm on Wednesday July 10. Meanwhile, general tickets go on sale from 12pm on Thursday July 11.