The Maker Space
In the Maker Space the community is invited into an artist facilitated ‘assemblage’ zone where the challenge is to resurrect, refashion and re-purpose life into the stuff we routinely discard. This arena challenges the way we consume and invites ‘makers’ to re-consider what can be ‘re-created’ with ALL OUR STUFF.
I.C.Robotics
This year the focus at Stringybark will be on some very specific inventions that all around us, the things we use every day but often taken for granted: gadgets, devices and instruments that create sound, change gravity and harness the power of magnetics. These highly interactive pods offer the audience a playful entry into the world of science and technology while simultaneously activating our imagination and creativity.
Giants of Knox
What is it that makes Knox, Knox? Is there something identifiably iconic or extra special about our municipality…some-THING that just screams ‘this is who we are’! Giants of Knox is an ambitious art installation that invites community participation around the things that make or could make Knox ‘iconic’. Festival goers are invited into a Knox ‘in miniature’, a world of streets and buildings, parklands and playgrounds, intersections and carriage ways. Into this giant play space we invite giant thinking, radical ideas and some crazy blue sky dreaming. So roll up your sleeves and grab a brush, a pencil or a block of Plasticine and come ‘make your mark’ on what the future public spaces of Knox might look like. And here’s the kicker, if your ‘icon’ is chosen, you’ll be taking home a well filled gift card, but bigger still, it may become the next giant artwork featured in Knox. Watch this space!
Backyard Buzz
We welcome back our Backyard Buzzers in 2017. As the title suggests, we are looking for those amazing individuals: inventors, tinkerers and makers who’s ‘game’ is soldering, cutting, joining, grafting, measuring, building, molding, and welding grand creations. If that sounds like you, then we want your ‘work’ ON SHOW for all the world to see. Just drop us an email and we’ll be in touch.
Compost Revolution
The Compost Revolution takes the war on waste to the next level! The piece deliberately prompts users to examine their relationship to the food/produce we throw out...EVERYDAY! Using interactive and hands on learning devices, this large scale installation aims to explore the myriad ways we think about or sometimes don’t think about the 'food stuff' we routinely throw away.
This year’s culinary exploits, dubbed
Kitchen Revolution sits hand in glove with the Compost Revolution. Our kitchen warrior team will show you how to implement ‘small changes’ that make a ‘huge difference’ to the planet and to your purse.
Jurassic Knox
Step back into a time when mega fauna of all shapes and sizes roamed Knox. Jurassic Knox is where archaeology and paleontology intersect on a grand scale. Trowels, shovels, tape measures, picks and brushes all provided.
Wild Action
Connect to nature through the practices, customs and rituals of First Nations peoples. This year at the Tribal Stage we also investigate the rise and rise of ‘urban tribal’ – the roots of Hip Hop, breaking, up-rock, popping/locking, rap and the social/political influences on our society.
Three Live stages
of music, dance, performance, education and entertainment.
Van Lifers
Turning their backs on the mainstream and sharpening their gaze at a life of wanderlust and adventure, these crazy cats share their stories of life made on the road inside a very, very small home on wheels. Their stories of ingenuity, passion and thriftiness will amaze!
Fairground
A good place to find ones thrills might be at this ‘low impact’ ride zone.
Wurundjeri Welcome to Country
Saturday 14 October at 11:30am