New 24-hour festival for Wyndham

Chromatica by The Indirect Object (David Beach)

Get ready for 24 hours of live music, movies, art and more at Wyndham’s newest festival – 24.

Presented by Wyndham councill Chirnside Park in Werribee will be transformed into a 24-hour free festival wonderland, with a live music stage, outdoor cinema, roving

performances, light installations, live art and more on May 6-7.

The festival kicks off at 6pm on the Saturday with music and activities to go through the night and all through Sunday.

Wyndham mayor Susan McIntyre, said 24 would mark an exciting first for Melbourne’s west.

“The new festival 24 will provide a unique opportunity to experience our city in a whole new way, where every hour brings something new to enjoy,” she said.

“As we’ve seen with the success of LIT, there’s a real appetite for these kinds of events in Wyndham.

“This fresh addition to our major events calendar will feature an incredible program of free, high-quality arts and cultural experiences that residents can enjoy right here in their own backyard, without needing to travel into the city.”

Councillor Marcel Mahfoud encouraged residents to experience the fun and wonder of 24 saying there was a fantastic fantastic line-up of music from around the world.

“During the day and early evening you’ll be able to enjoy high energy sets on the Riverside Stage, while at night, 24 will transition into something a little more magical with glowing light installations and other quiet, ambient experiences to enjoy between 11pm – 9am,” he said.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy a bite to eat from onsite food trucks, with picnics also welcome.

Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/24