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Celebration Day

Sunday, October 2

THE launch of the 2022 Victorian Seniors Festival at Federation Square runs from 12pm to 7pm, and includes free musical performances, entertainment, information stands and displays. The main stage will feature performances by:

Silver Grove Big Band (12-12.45pm)

The Silver Grove Swing Band is part of Nunawading U3A A mix of seasoned musicians who still play in several bands, and those who have taken up their instruments again in their retirement who all love to perform the wonderful music of the swing era and other popular big band tunes.

Nuline Dance with Marie (12.45pm-1pm)

Line dancing group Stars-InLine are festival regulars and perform toe-tapping routines to various dance genres, featuring favourite old-time and modern music for all ages. You could have fun picking up a step or two!

Welcome to Country withYorta Yorta dancers (1pm-1.20pm) Official Opening of the 2022 Victorian Seniors Festival (1.20-1.40pm) Makepisi - Acapella Choir (1.55pm-2.35pm)

An exciting acappella line up, singing contemporary and traditional South African songs. In the style of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, this group contains powerful voices hailing from different South African choirs and shows and delivering rich, invigorating sound. You are guaranteed to be uplifted!

Dave Arden Band (2.45pm-3. )

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Sally Ford and the Idiomatics (3.40-4.20pm)

Sally Ford and the Idiomatics play songs of life, love and lived experience. This newly formed ensemble emerges from the multi-faceted musical provenance of its members, with backgrounds in cumbia, salsa, film music, ska, jazz, pop and funk.

Soulectric (3.40pm-5.15pm)

A diverse ensemble showcasing vibrant Melbourne voices in a series of original compositions. Inspired by the underground dance scenes of New York, Chicago house and rhythmic storytelling, the band blends house music with lively African percussion, guitar, keys, vocals, movement and art contortionism.

Spectrum (5.25pm-6.15pm).

Mike Rudd penned the number one hit ‘I’ll Be Gone (Someday I’ll have money)’ and his band Spectrum was one of the starring bands at the 1972 Sunbury Festival and is still going strong. Mike and lead guitarist Brenden Mason of Madder Lake will be joined by bassist Broc O’Connor, drummer Peter ‘Robbo’ Robertson and keyboardist Daryl Roberts.

Honey B and the Stingers (6.25pm-7.15pm)

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