Community Stage

From kids’ music to world music, come and celebrate the diverse talents of the Marrickville community.

	Marrickville Public Combined Choir 12:00pm after welcome by MC External linkMarrickville Public School Website
	Marrickville Public School Rock Band 12:35pm The Marrickville Public School Rock Band are a collection of students from Years 1 - 6 who love performing music together. Some children have been playing their instruments for 5 years while others have only been learning theirs for 5 weeks! The MPS Rock Band recently performed their first live show outside of school at the Leichhardt Bowling Club and are desperately looking for more opportunities to rock out live External linkMarrickville Public School Website
	SOFA Nothing 1:05pm SOFA Nothing is made up of four kids in year 6 at Petersham Public. The SOFAs are Skye-Oliver-Florence-Arthur (Skye Sinclair on bass, Oliver Richards on guitar, Florence Jennings on vocals and Arthur Shannon on Cajon). Supported by the school and their musician parents, the kids have been learning classic hits and creating some of their own since 2023. They get everyone grooving and singing along at school events, performing arts showcases and external school fairs. Marrickville Festival would be an amazing next step for them, with a world first debut of their original song 'Wild Child'. 'So-far' (SOFA) 'Nothing', but if they keep at it who knows!!
	Wilkins Public School Junior Strings 1:35pm At Wilkins Public School, we offer three different options for String Ensemble: String Orchestra, Middle Strings and Beginner Strings. Students who join Beginner Strings gain their first experience of playing violin and cello together, learning music for open strings and first finger position. This is available to students from Kindergarten. External linkWilkins Public School Website
	Wilkins Public School String Orchestra 2:05pm Wilkins Public School String Orchestra musicians play engaging pieces of music, in parts, on violin, viola and cello. Most members of our string orchestra have progressed through our Beginner Strings and Middle Strings. The String Orchestra perform at the Opera House each year in the Festival of Instrumental Music. External linkWilkins Public School Facebook
	Christian Brothers Greek Band 2:35pm Students of Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham are provided a rich and diverse range of musical ensembles and activities. The diverse range of ensembles caters for the musical interests of all students. In addition to these regular ensembles, students have the option to take instrumental tuition. They are also provided the opportunity to participate in larger performance events throughout the school year, such as Soiree evenings which allow students to showcase their talents to their families, friends and the wider community. External linkChristian Brothers Lewisham Website
	The GleeBees 3:20pm The GleeBees are a small acapella (unaccompanied) community choir with a 25 year+ history within the Inner West. We perform a wide range of 20th century pop (with a dash of folk, classical and world music) in four part harmony, and rehearse every Thursday evening from 7.30-9.30pm during school terms - new voices are always welcome! External linkThe GleeBees Facebook
	Inner West Vietnamese Language School 3:55pm Our school band establish since 2017.We have been thrilled to express our interest in participating in the upcoming Multicultural Event organized by the Council of Australia. As a Vietnamese traditional school band, we are passionate about sharing the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam through our music and dance performances. External linkInner West Vietnamese Language School Website
	Marrickville Bush Band 4:30pm Marrickville Bush Band play tunes brought to these shores by convicts and early immigrants, as well as tunes that just take our fancy. Using fiddles, concertina, mandolin, lagerphone, accordion we include some purely Australian songs. External linkMarrickville Bush Band Instagram
	Coomba All Stars 5:15pm Bringing old world sonic architecture of Near East thought and Aryavarta musical philosophies mixed with the stylings of modern culture. Creating a sonic landscape, rich in texture and design, the Coomba All-Stars speak a unique and complex language through the medium of Santur (Coomba), Violin (Rocio Ibacache) Alto/Barri Sax, Flute (Ian Pieterse) Bass (Rendra Freestone) and Kit (Tim Bradley). Coomba All-Stars are currently working on their debut album with the intention of releases in late 2024. The music is a collection of thoughts and promises inspired by the wandering path of travelled experiences that have been gathered up during life and spread across an aural spectrum. External linkCoomba All Stars Instagram External linkCoomba All Stars Facebook