Ability Fest 2024

Ability Fest 2024

Date & time
Sat 26 Oct 2024
12:00pm to 10:00pm
Add to Calendar 2024-10-26 12:00 2024-10-26 22:00 Australia/Brisbane Ability Fest 2024 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 &amp; triple j. A music festival designed for everyone to experience the magic of live music. A not-for-profit event, with 100% of proceeds 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 expanding to Meanjin/Brisbane and opening up to ages 16+ to welcome more people than ever before! Our festival oasis is located at Victoria Park / Barrambin, an open space embracing community with rolling green hills and expansive city views. You can expect all your usual festival amenities like delicious food &amp; drink options, shaded retreats, unique experiences and unforgettable music performances across two stages. Accessibility remains at the forefront of Ability Fest. 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. <strong>Location</strong>: The event will be on the sporting fields at Victoria Park, entry via Gilchrist Avenue. Victoria Park / Barrambin, Sports Fields, entry via Gilchrist Avenue
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Age

Suitable for ages 16+

Cost

$60 + booking fee

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 100% of proceeds 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 expanding to Meanjin/Brisbane and opening up to ages 16+ to welcome more people than ever before!

Our festival oasis is located at Victoria Park / Barrambin, an open space embracing community with rolling green hills and expansive city views. 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.

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.

Location: The event will be on the sporting fields at Victoria Park, entry via Gilchrist Avenue.

Bookings

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Ability Fest website.

Venue

Victoria Park / Barrambin, Sports Fields, entry via Gilchrist Avenue

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