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Saturday12:00 pm — 6:00 pm
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Out of the garage and on to the main stage!
Adelaide Festival Centre and internationally acclaimed artist Joseph O'Farrell, (JOF) team up to create a stunning show that gives up to 15 young garage bands the opportunity to perform live in the centre of the city.
Part block party, part live music show, this event allows a platform for over 50 young people to be seen and heard by the city. Come along and be inspired by the next generation of talent from your local music scene.
The kids are alright!
Originally commissioned by ALWAYS LIVE.
Know a great garage band?
Submit an expression of interest form to put your band forward for this incredible opportunity to perform live in the city centre.
Closing Date for Applicants: Saturday March 22 (11pm)
Orientation Day #1: Saturday April 5 (2-5pm)
Orientation Day #2: Friday May 16 (12-2pm)
Garageband Event: Saturday May 17 (TBC)
Photo credit | t15Media
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
- This show contains loud music.
- 13 -21
- Majority of band members must be aged 21 years and under.
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DreamBIG Children’s Festival is South Australia’s iconic biennial arts festival for schools and families that places its audience at the centre of fresh, inventive, imaginative and inspiring arts experiences.
Discover DreamBIG Children's FestivalPerformance Location: Festival Plaza

You can access Festival Plaza from King William Road, near the corner of Elder Park. You can also walk from North Terrace via the laneway alongside SkyCity Casino or by crossing the footbridge from Adelaide Oval.
Access
If you require an accessible drop off area, use the drive through zone just off King William Road, approximately 100 metres north of the car park entrance. This is are is accessible when traveling north on King William Road. When King William Road is closed for major events, the nearest accessible drop off area is on the west side of Adelaide Festival Centre, alongside Festival Drive under the Riverbank Footbridge.
Taxi services
There is no formal taxi rank on King William Road, but taxis can use the drive through zone just off King William Road, approximately 100 metres north of the car park entrance. This is accessible when traveling north on King William Road.
The nearest taxi ranks are located on North Terrace, outside the Casino and Railway Station, and on King William Street next to Rundle Mall.
Car parking
The closest parking is available at Festival Plaza Car Park, accessible from King William Road or Montefiore Road. You can also use the Convention Centre’s Riverbank Car Park or one of a number of nearby city car parks.
Public transport
Accessible by many forms of public transport. Including trains, buses, the tram (stop at Railway Station) and a free bus service that operates on a loop throughout the city and North Adelaide with stops on the corner of King William Road and North Terrace.
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