WKD1:: 13-15 AUGUST
WELCOME TO COUNTRY
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
A festival welcome and acknowledgment of country from Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, then a series of local and contemporary indigenous performances around the festival brazier to start your WinterWild 2021 story.
THE MURLOCS + ORB
RESCHEDULING DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS - DATE TBA
The WinterWild live music program kicks off on Friday the 13th of August with coastal psych-blues quintet The Murlocs, who will be traveling down the coast to perform a special show alongside doom-fuzz label mates ORB with support sets from lo-fi garage rockers Sledgehammer, local favourites The Fillmores and a rare solo set from Sid O’Neil.
SUMMER MILD COMEDY
FRI 10 DEC at 9pm & SAT 11 DEC at 2pm - Apollo Bay Hotel
“Snap up a ticket, quick" - The Age re Charlie Lewin
"...a master of sketch...provocative and disarmingly complex” – Timeout re Vidya Rajan
"The winning Taylor Griffiths quite stole the show...needing only one word or change of facial expression to bring forth a huge laugh"- The Funny Tonne
Warm weather, chilled beer and the best stand-up comedy.
See Melbourne Comedy Festival Newcomer of the Year 2021, Charlie Lewin award-winning writer and performer Vidya Rajan and the incisive character comedian, Taylor Griffiths.
Curated by MC, Isabelle Knight
This event is proudly sponsored by Apollo Bay Hotel.
WILDLIFE WONDERS – EUCALYPT SCREENINGS for summer mild
SATURDAY 11th + SUNDAY 12th DECEMBER
Eucalypt is a series of five short documentary films, produced by Remember The Wild, about the essential trees iconic to the Australian landscape. On the Summer Mild weekend, you can view one or more of the documentary short films for free at the Wildlife Wonders cinema.
You need to book your free place through the Wildlife Wonders website bellow.
ESTELLE SHIRCORE BARKER HOUSE CONCERT
Rescheduled due to NSW COVID lockdown
SATURDAY 30 October at 2PM & 8PM - Venue TBA on ticket purchase
Apollo Bay’s own concert pianist presents some of the greatest classical and romantic works composed for solo piano, performed on the grand piano in an intimate house setting.
Inspired by WinterWild, she has created a dynamic program of Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt, featuring works which dance between tranquility, introspection and fiery intensity.
Estelle is studying at the Sydney Conservatorium and has recently returned from touring Sydney, Canberra and regional NSW with her piano quintet. We are delighted she has made herself available to perform in every WinterWild to date.
THE DOGWATCH PART-1
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
At the throbbing heart of WinterWild is fire. And nothing embraces, sculpts, worships and glorifies fire quite like The DogWatch. This is the event that the festival begins and ends with - that defines it, energises it, enflames it.
This year’s theme centres around the Sirens - those mythical creatures, half-woman, half-bird with an irresistibly haunting song that lures sailors on to the rocks of their island piled with bones.
The DogWatch will once again be directed by Roderick Poole, a veteran of outdoor spectacle, his works having been performed in over 40 countries. He will collaborate with Eloise Wood and WildHoney Performing Arts, along with a horde of local artists, performers, dancers, musicians and Apollo Bay stalwarts. This will be a passionate, eerie performance that goes to the dark heart of Apollo Bay.
This event is assisted by Creative Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria
THE VASCO ERA + BANANAGUN
RESCHEDULING DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS - DATE TBA
Saturday's offering will be headlined by a reunion of Apollo Bay hometown heroes The Vasco Era, who will be returning to the stage for the first time in the Bay in 10 years! The night will also include the sounds of coastal afro-beat rhythm kings Bananagun, female psych queens Parsnip, Melbourne-based garage quartet Bad Bangs and homegrown heavy hitters The Refuge.
LIVE AT THE Cemetery
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
Apollo Bay Historical Society Cemetery Tours
Walk among the dead, led by one of Apollo Bay’s own lively characters, Bob Knowles. Learn about the lives, shipwrecks, and trials of these pioneers who rest with a world-class view.
Includes a reference book as a souvenir.
Limited numbers.
Yoga with YEP!
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
Wind down your WinterWild weekend with an hour of serene yoga and live music beside the sea. Recently formed local ambient experimental group Yep! will provide a soothing soundscape of swirling guitar, violin, and drones whilst local yoga instructor Liz Murphy guides a relaxing session of traditional Hatha Yoga.
All ages and experience levels welcome. BYO yoga mat.
WKD2:: 27-29 August
WHISPERS FROM THE SEA
RESCHEDULING - DATE TBA - Venue TBA
Whispers From The Sea celebrates surfing in the cold Southern Ocean. Join us for an evening of art, live music performances, and local films reflecting the beauty of the wild, moody, awe-inspiring coastline of the Otways in winter.
The evening is curated by local nature photographer Katey Shearer and local surfboard shaper Samaia McAllester.
Drinks and a light meal will be available for purchase
Finucane & Smith’s Salon de Danse
Rescheduled due COVID restrictions
FRIDAY 12th November - 9PM - Apollo Bay Mech Hall
“Bursting at the seams with talent!” ★★★★★ The Age
From the wildest variety artistes in Australia, comes Salon de Danse. Songs, dances, tricks and treats, disco and divas get everyone tapping their toes and boogying in the aisles.
Globally acclaimed stars, torch singers and fan twirlers, bottle walkers and chair balancers!
Grab your friends, pop on your dancing shoes and come on down to Salon de Danse!
Refreshments available, table seating, velvet drapes, and killer tunes all under twinkling lights!
Book a table with your friends:
Premium Group - Table of 4 – $200
General Admission Group - Table of 6 - $240
General Admission Group - Table of 4 - $160
This event is assisted by Creative Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria.
Presented by Holiday Great Ocean Road
WILDLIFE WONDERS – EUCALYPT SCREENINGS for summer mild
SATURDAY 11th + SUNDAY 12th DECEMBER
Eucalypt is a series of five short documentary films, produced by Remember The Wild, about the essential trees iconic to the Australian landscape. On the Summer Mild weekend, you can view one or more of the documentary short films for free at the Wildlife Wonders cinema.
You need to book your free place through the Wildlife Wonders website bellow.
THE DOGWATCH PART-2
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
At the throbbing heart of WinterWild is fire. And nothing embraces, sculpts, worships and glorifies fire quite like The DogWatch. This is the event that the festival begins and ends with - that defines it, energises it, enflames it.
This year’s theme centres around the Sirens - those mythical creatures, half-woman, half-bird with an irresistibly haunting song that lures sailors onto the rocks of their island piled with bones.
The DogWatch will once again be directed by Roderick Poole, a veteran of outdoor spectacle, his works having been performed in over 40 countries. He will collaborate with Eloise Wood and WildHoney Performing Arts, along with a horde of local artists, performers, dancers, musicians, and Apollo Bay stalwarts. This will be a passionate, eerie performance that goes to the dark heart of Apollo Bay.
This event is assisted by Creative Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria
LIVE AT THE Cemetery
SATURDAY 28th AUGUST 4PM -Apollo Bay Cemetery- CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
Apollo Bay Historical Society Cemetery Tours
Walk among the dead, led by one of Apollo Bay’s own lively characters, Bob Knowles. Learn about the lives, shipwrecks, and trials of these pioneers who rest with a world-class view.
Includes a reference book as a souvenir.
Limited numbers.
Finucane & Smith’s WinterWild Diva Dive
Rescheduled due to COVID restrictions
SATURDAY 13th NOVEMBER - 9PM - Apollo Bay Mech Hall
“Sublime to subversive, hot to hilarious, outrageous and unforgettable" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Times UK
For the decidedly grown-up.
Packed to the rafters with global glamazons, wild art, sequins, feathers, fans, and breath-taking songbirds, Finucane & Smith return to Apollo Bay to unleash the Diva Dive. A heady cocktail of low-cut, high art, gothic queens, butoh, and burlesque, all to a soundtrack to die for.
From the unstoppable creators of the world’s most awarded provocative variety, having played to 600,000 fans in18 countries, won13 awards and barnstormed the longest tour of Variety since the Gold Rush; Finucane & Smith know how to mix a party!
With satin drapes, velvet tables, and twinkling lights, grab your friends, dust off the silk ties and fishnets, and get ready to dive down!
Winter just got Wilder.
This event is assisted by Creative Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria.
Presented by Holiday Great Ocean Road
MOONGARDEN
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
FESTIVAL CLOSING CEREMONY
All We Can Practice Is Humility and Looking
Ivan Masic & Lee Ramseyer-Bache of Little Projector Company
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS - BACK IN THE FESTIVAL IN 2022!
FRIDAY 27th + SATURDAY 28th 7-9PM AUGUST - The Projects Quarry Beech Forest
From a week-long, experimental field trip exploring and amplifying the hidden, microscopic and mycorrhizal minutia of The Quarry and its surrounds, a new work will be created.
This work will be presented to an audience over 2 nights via large-format projection and a series of intimate audio-visual installations at The Projects Quarry, Beech Forest.
Cost: $50 per car for up to 4 persons. Includes food & drink.
Limited Numbers
Yoga with YEP!
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
Sunday 29th August - 1PM - Apollo Bay Surf Lifesaving Club
Wind down your WinterWild weekend with an hour of serene yoga and live music beside the sea. Recently formed local ambient experimental group Yep! will provide a soothing soundscape of swirling guitar, violin, and drones whilst local yoga instructor Liz Murphy guides a relaxing session of traditional Hatha Yoga.
All ages and experience levels welcome. BYO yoga mat.
Walking On Country
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
Sunday 29th August - 10AM - Apollo Bay Community Hall
Panel Discussion. How do we walk together on Country to give voice to truth, healing and reconciliation? This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country. Given all that has been lost, and all that has been taken, how do we heal the land and its people, and more fully trust, respect and value each other and our cultures?
Join Associate Professor Michael- Shawn Fletcher, a Wiradjuri man, paleo-ecologist and biogeographer and Dr. Jack Pascoe, a Yuin man, scientist and conservation ecologist with Emily Falla, Aboriginal Health Promotions Officer, South West Healthcare as they open hearts and minds and get to the heart of this business of healing country. Facilitated by Richard Cornish.
Includes morning tea.