Geelong Arts Centre sets the stage or region's longest running music festival

MEDIA RELEASE • 04 AUGUST 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival (GSMMF) will safely return for its 74th year, as schools from across the G21 region celebrate creativity and passion in our local schools.

With schools now able to return to excursions and educational events, teachers and students alike have voiced their excitement to return for the highly anticipated festival tradition held at Costa Hall.

Part of Geelong Arts Centre’s Creative Learning offering, from August 16-18, students from Prep to Year 12 will take centre stage to sing and dance, dazzle with circus tricks, as well as play in rock bands and orchestras for their peers, parents and friends in celebration of the arts.

Tickets to each 90-minute session cost just $5 and are on sale now at geelongartscentre.org.au/creative-learning/geelong-schools-music-movement-festival-concert

Bookings can be made via the website, or by phoning the Box Office on 1300 251 200 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Geelong Arts Centre’s 2022 Creative Learning program is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, and Major Artistic Partner, Deakin University.

Geelong Arts Centre’s 2023 Creative Learning program is soon to be announced!

Teachers looking for engaging arts education experiences are encouraged to sign up to the Discover Creative Learning e-newsletter at geelongartscentre.org.au/creative-learning

QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE

“There is overwhelming evidence that participation in the arts contributes to healthier, happier, and higher achieving students. Events such as this are so important in providing a positive experience for our young people.”
Quote attribute to Emily Donoghue
Geelong Arts Centre Associate Producer

“Having heard from our region’s schools about how important this festival is to their students; we are thrilled to be able to facilitate this opportunity to have young people perform on our stages.

The festival’s longevity is a direct result of the exceptional dedication of teachers, students, sponsors, and Geelong Arts Centre staff. Many schools return year after year to be a part of this event, and for many, the experience they gain performing on the stage ignites a life-long passion for the performing arts.”
Quotes attribute to Joel McGuinness
Geelong Arts Centre CEO & Creative Director

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