South Sydney’s own FREE immersive Arts Festival returns to Kogarah!
Georges River Council’s enthralling Un[contained] Arts Festival is returning to Kogarah this winter from Friday 19 July to Sunday 21 July 2024.
Now in its fourth iteration, this year’s Festival is sponsored by VJB Group and Sydney Water. It will showcase art, installations, live performances and a range of food trucks with delectable options at Kogarah Town Square, along Belgrave Street, Kogarah.
Breaking free from a traditional gallery space and encouraging community participation, key themes to be explored include sustainability, environment, technology and AI. The festival welcomes people from all walks of life and abilities, encouraging them to immerse themselves in creativity and celebrate the liveliness of the Georges River area.
What to Expect:
Fantastic Planet (What's That) by Amanda Parer
The giant humanoids of Fantastic Planet have landed from afar and are quietly and gently exploring our ‘fantastic planet’.Monet's Garden by McDermott Baxter
This project was inspired by the painting of 'The Artist's Garden at Giverny' and uses chandelier style lights to create the luxuriant feeling of Monet's Garden.Graffiti Mural by Samuel Kim
Samuel Kim AKA Sam Absurd is an aerosol artist from Western Sydney with a rich history for creating mesmerising artworks that blend reality and surrealism.Ars Electronica Shadowgram powered by Art Thinking
Shadowgram brings a unique image making process to the digital age. Audiences generate their own shadowgram portraits and display them with a connected statement.
Entertainment:
Sway Productions - Aerial Performance 'Bloom!'
Bloom! is an exhilarating, celebratory spectacle presented atop Sway’s bespoke bendy poles. Inspired by the ephemeral beauty of flowers and drawing parallels with world of humans, Bloom! explores themes of individuality, diversity and transformation. Accessible to all ages and cultures, Bloom! is accompanied by Ania Reynold’s original soundtrack.One Round Entertainment - DJ Yianni Moutopoulos
DJ Yianni Moutopoulos will bring the ultimate music experience to the event with expert mixing skills and an extensive collection of tracks across all genres. He is a master of creating an immersive experience, using his passion for music and community to add to the incredible vibe of the festival.Laura Jade - AI Tarot
AI Tarot Reader invites you to experience an interactive tarot reading with Mremlyn, a young AI forging her path as a fortune-teller. Mremlyn weaves your live heart rate data together with ancient folklore to bring you answers to life's burning questions.
This immersive artwork playfully explores the fascinating bond between humanity and technology, blending AI innovation with the mystique of divination.LED Dancers
Making their debut at this year’s event are the enchanting LED Butterfly Girls on stilts, adding a touch of ethereal grace to the winter night. Joining them are the mesmerising roaming LED Ring Dress robots, which will light up the night with their dynamic colours and robotic movements. A highlight of this year’s spectacle is the unveiling of the brand new large Inflatable light-up Seahorses on stilts, a whimsical addition sure to capture the imagination of all who attend. These larger-than-life creations promise to transport attendees into a realm where fantasy meets reality.
Event Details:
Date: Friday 19 July – Sunday 21 July 2024
Time: 4.30pm – 10.00pm
Where: Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah
Cost: Free