Wimmera Steampunk Festival Grand Opening

Next date: Saturday, 05 April 2025 | 07:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Step into a world of imagination and creativity at Flight of Fantasy, an enchanting exhibition featuring 230 beautifully decorated miniature hot air balloons, each individually crafted by school children from across the region. This captivating display brings together the vibrant artistic expressions of young minds, showcasing a sky full of colourful balloons that soar with the dreams of tomorrow’s visionaries.

In addition to this stunning collection, the event will feature an exhilarating burlesque performance by DeeDee Lightning, who will take stage with sultry grace, mesmerising the audience with her shimmering sequined outfit and hypnotic dance. As jazz pulses through the room, she slowly peels away her costume, revealing her tattooed skin and confident, daring presence. Her performance blends elegance and sensuality, a provocative celebration of the forbidden. She vanishes into the shadows when the final note fades, leaving a lingering sense of desire.

Not stopping there, The General’s walls will be adorned with digital art from Ben Fowler, who is renowned for his surrealist works under the name “4th Perspective". Ben is a Victorian artist, photographer, and musician. His art has been showcased in galleries around the world and in Federation Square for their 20th anniversary celebration! Preme Worrakan, an emerging Thai artist who has won awards for illustrating children’s books along with working for Thailand Tourism, will complement the digital art exhibit.

The evening will be beautifully enhanced with roaming canapés, tantalising your taste buds as you mingle. Enjoy complimentary pours throughout the night, ensuring your glass is never empty. And, when the rhythm takes over, feel free to dance the night away, letting the music guide you into a celebration of pure joy.

Put on your finest Steampunk attire and step into a world of elegance and whimsy, as we invite you to indulge in a truly unique and enchanting evening in Warracknabeal. Immerse yourself in the charm of this one-of-a-kind night, where fantasy and sophistication collide in a celebration of style and imagination.

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