Ability Fest - Naarm/Melbourne
Event start
19th October 2024
12:00pm AEST
Event end
19th October 2024
10:00pm AEST
Posted: 16th July 2024
Event Description
Ability Fest 2024 tickets are on sale now ✨
Lock yours in → https://bit.ly/AFMelTix
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LINEUP (A-Z):
Asha Jefferies
Bag Raiders
Boone
Brenn!
Crybaby
Cub Sport
DAWS
Dewbs
Eliza Hull
Floodlights
jamesjamesjames
Jordan Brando
Jordz
King Stingray
Kita Alexander
Kuzco
NayNay
Ocean Alley
ONEFOUR
Wax’o Paradiso
+ triple j Unearthed Winner
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Ability Fest is the first of its kind, promoting access and inclusion within the music industry, proudly presented by the Dylan Alcott Foundation, Untitled Group & triple j.
A music festival designed for everyone to experience the magic of live music. A not-for-profit event, with all ticket revenue going directly to the Dylan Alcott Foundation to help empower young people with disability to achieve their ambitions.
Celebrating our fifth edition, Ability Fest is opening up to ages 16+ to welcome more people than ever before!
Our festival oasis is located at Naarm/Melbourne’s Alexandra Gardens/Birrarung Marr, an urban space embracing community with sweeping city skyline views and lush greenery. You can expect all your usual festival amenities like delicious food & drink options, shaded retreats, unique experiences and unforgettable music performances across two stages. Accessibility remains at the forefront of Ability Fest. We’ve worked with our partners, Get Skilled Access, to implement the following features to ensure an inclusive and enjoyable environment for all music lovers:
• Auslan Interpreters
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Drop Off & Pick Up Zones
• Accessible Bathrooms & Changing Places
• Elevated Viewing Platforms
• Bindi Maps - Navigation App
• Companion Card Accepted
• Friendly Volunteers to Assist
• Pathways & Flooring
• Assistance Dog Area
• Designated Chill Spaces & Sensory Zones
• Tactile Sensory Silent Disco
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative
• Free Wifi
Ability Fest was developed by Dylan Alcott, a four-time Paralympic gold medalist, 15-time Grand Slam champion, and the 2022 Australian of the Year, in collaboration with music festival masterminds Untitled Group, the creators of renowned music festivals including Beyond The Valley, and Wildlands. Ability Fest uses the power of music to bring people together and help normalise disability whilst setting a standard for accessibility, inclusion and diversity at all events.
Driven by a deep passion for music and a commitment to making a difference, Alcott has leveraged his foundation to positively impact the lives of young Australians with a disability. To date, Ability Fest has raised over $1M for the Dylan Alcott Foundation empowering young Australians with a disability to fulfil their potential through scholarships, mentoring and grants. The initiatives have provided a range of support including:
• Customised equipment for Paralympic athletes
• Funding for young adults to complete tertiary education at leading universities across Australia
• Establishing start up businesses so people with disability can pave their own future
• Plus so much more!
Join us for a beautiful day of live music and community, all while knowing that your ticket purchase has made a significant impact on the lives of our community living with disability.
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Facebook: Ability Fest
Instagram: @abilityfest
TikTok: @ability.fest
Website: abilityfest.com.au
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Alexandra Gardens/Birrarung Marr
Naarm / Melbourne
Saturday October 19th 2024
16+