Schools from across the G21 region will showcase the talents of their students at the 74th edition of the Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival (GSMMF).
After two years of restrictions on school excursions and events, the GSMMF returns to Costa Hall from August 16-18, where students from prep to year 12 will perform across a range of disciplines.
The GSMMF is one of Geelong’s longest-running festivals and will feature dance, music, and stage performances in a series of 90-minute sessions across the three days.
Geelong Arts Centre chief executive and creative director Joel McGuinness said the event would be a celebration of the arts that everyone could enjoy.
“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,” Mr McGuinness said.
The festival is part of Geelong Arts Centre’s Creative Learning program, which is supported by Creative Victoria and Deakin University, and Mr McGuinness said it represented the efforts of many people from different parts of the community.
“The festival’s longevity is a direct result of the exceptional dedication of teachers, students, sponsors, and Geelong Arts Centre staff,” he said.
“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.”
Session tickets cost $5 and are available now at geelongartscentre.org.au/creative-learning/geelong-schools-music-movement-festival-concert.
