Dive In to Live Music It is time to Dive in to the diary and make a date to be at the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival - just 4 weekends away. In this issue we announce our live music line-up and some super new events you can book into like learn to freedive, paint ocean art, join sunrise yoga and get a deal on a festival getaway plus much more. |
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Ocean Vibes Our live music line-up is here – join these ocean loving musicians on Saturday and Sunday afternoon playing on our (solar powered) Sunshine Stage in Bondi Park for free sessions. Indie pop darlings Erthlings headline Saturday afternoon and south coast beach rockers Pacific Avenue give us a festival finale on Sunday afternoon. Don’t miss Billy Otto, Declan Kelly, Chase Zera and Jane Walker’s beautiful ocean inspired songs. Grab a spot in Bondi Park, kicking off from 1pm both afternoons. | | |
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Surf's Future Pro surfer Pacha Light and Surfrider’s Damien Cole join a panel on stage to discuss the future of surfing sustainably with some innovators and surf industry legends on Saturday as part of our talks program. Meet and hear from the crew who are transforming how ocean loving surfers ride the environmental wave. Saturday, March 12, on the Sunshine Stage. | | |
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Ocean Lab Bring the kids down to explore their ocean passions with the Ocean Lab free workshops in the Festival Hub marquee all weekend. Sessions each day include ‘Bubble Bubble, Oil and Trouble’, ‘Deep Blue Ocean workshop’ and ‘The Tooth about Sharks’ coordinated by Fizzics Education and made possible with a grant from Waverley Council and Inspiring Australia. | | |
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Blue Yoga Save the date for Sunrise Yoga for the Sea with Body Mind Life guru Christian Ralston is hosting a free session in the sand from 7.30am to 9am on Saturday, March 12. Bring your matt or a towel for a spot on the beach in front of the Pavilion – no registration needed. Wear something blue to share your love for the sea. | | |
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Dream Blue The Blue Hotel Bondi team are serious ocean lovers who would like to share their passion with you. This uber cool new boutique hotel plus bar and restaurant Italo House on Hall Street in Bondi are supporting the festival and offering ocean lovers 10% off on their rooms over the festival period 6th – 13th March. Book directly through their website - theblue.com.au – using OFEST code. Ocean Lovers will also enjoy a complimentary bottle of The Hidden Sea wine – a brand helping humans clean up the ocean one glass at a time. And don’t miss the Italo House Ocean Lovers special – one for the kids - a fish shape pizza. Go chef – we love it. | | |
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Paint & Splash Dive in to an immersive painting experience with local artist, Han Renshaw in an ocean themed 'Paint and Splash' night, at Bondi's HIP Italo House. This two hour masterclass will take you step by step to create your very own ocean inspired artwork. All materials are provided and you will take home your very own beautifully painted ocean artwork! For $89 per person you receive a complimentary glass of wine from our wonderful sponsors at The Hidden Sea and a delicious pizza and another drink of your choice from our hosts at Italo House. 100% of profits will go to our charity partner, Underwater Earth. | | |
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Litter To Art Meet “Plasticpus” and “I’m a crabby” – just two of the finalists in our Litterarty schools waste art competition. Come and see these awesome and insightful creations from all ages of school kids who made the final in Litterarty – Open free at Bondi Surf Club from 10am, Friday March 11 to Sun March 13. Prizegiving Saturday on the Sunshine Stage at 1.30pm. | | |
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Come Try Freediving Immersia Freediving is Sydney’s fastest growing Freediving movement! No matter what your starting point is, this beautiful sport has something to teach us all. We use Freediving to tap into long-forgotten versions of ourselves to find relief from stress, to slow down, to feel empowered, to experience physical and mental weightlessness. Ocean lovers will also get to explore Bondi's hidden side - beneath the waves. Immersia Freediving are stoked to present a special Freediving Taster Course as part of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival. Ocean lovers will receive 20% off the regular course price for this adventure! | | |
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To Listen Pacific Avenue In 2017, in the Australian coastal town of Gerringong, a four-piece alternative rock band was born, blending the sounds of classic rock & roll with a contemporary indie flavour. We're so excited to have them perform at our festival on Sunday 13th March - check out the boys performing their latest single Easy Love! |
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