HAIR FESTIVAL 2022
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FROM THE LOCATION TO THE FOOD, DRINKS, MUSIC, INSTALLATIONS AND MORE,WONDERLAND 2022 WAS THE PARTY OF THE YEAR.
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n Sunday night June 12 (therefore, right in the middle of Hair Festival weekend over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend), we, as the hair industry, found Wonderland, a sold out celebration of everything hair that brought the community back together in the most fun way possible. Held offsite from Carriageworks where Hair Festival was otherwise hosted and taking over the iconic Australian National Maritime Museum, the hair industry enjoyed a beautiful, clear night on the harbour, overlooking the boats and lights of Vivid, and taking the party both inside and outside. A DJ and live band from The Collective Sound System kept the party going all night, with multiple dance floors and spaces throughout the venue and music sponsored by Artégo. You could catch the saxophonist tearing up the dance floor amidst the party-goers himself! Installations abounded, including a flash mob performance by LED Dancers, who danced in light-up robot costumes to the audience’s delight. The dancefloor was additionally filled with Mirror Bunny dancers also from LED Dancers – that is dancers in eye-catching giant gold metal bunny suits – that party-goers had to snap the requisite selfie with. The CPR Hair 360 degree photobooth was another hit, as revellers were captured in a circular motion enjoying the party. The bars were sponsored by Excellent Edges and MSC Boxtails, with wine sponsored by Jacob’s Creek and the hero MSC Boxtails – so cocktails in a juice box – proving to be a feature all night. The food complemented the festival theme, with food trucks from Gelato Messina, Urban Pasta and Yummy Dogs so attendees could pick their favourite ice cream scoop, make their own pasta or grab a hot dog on the dance floor, as well as venue catering
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