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JOY Breakfast

7 Mar 2024

Ready for Chillout with Cris Stevens-Todd

Arts, Kids & Family, Music, Music, Performing Arts, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

Ready for Chillout with Cris Stevens-Todd

We love a regional round up on JOY Breakfast, and with Chillout kicking off today, Cris let us know about some hot events happening in Daylesford this weekend.

Event Opening Night – Chillout Festival
Details  Kick-off ChillOut Festival 2024 with a free community event at the Daylesford Masonic Lodge, hosted by fabulous ChillOut veterans Dean Arcuri and Polly Filla.

Sing along with talented local primary school choirs and cheer as we turn on the rainbow lights at the Town Hall, all before it’s lights out time for kids.

Date Thursday 7 March 2024
Time 6pm till 8pm
Locatio 15 Vincent St, Daylesford 
FB Link  https://fb.me/e/3joVPsT9U 
Ticket https://events.humanitix.com/opening-night-chillout-festival-2024/tickets?fbclid=IwAR274Kcx_HIVgwa2e6_kL0DLCn9DEGjjdsa6GYOiD2BMezSejYO8APhQLFI 

 

Event Front runners social run / walk 
Details Join Melbourne Frontrunners, an inclusive LGBTIQ+ running/walking group, for a non-competitive and social event around the Lake. Choose between one full loop (2.79km) or double the fun with 2 laps (5.58km). All abilities, walkers, and furry friends are warmly welcomed!

Cost: Donation to chillout
Date Saturday 9 March 2024
Time 9:00am 
Location 2 Leggatt St, Daylesford
FB Link  https://fb.me/e/1H95jAigF 

 

Event Free all ages Youth Muster in the park 
Details A safe space for youth, their allies, friends and families to see live music, drag queens, engage in panel discussions with people from all ages, DJs and more. Talent show, Trans and Gender Diverse Clothes Swap, Games and Food Trucks. Hosted By: Nate Byrne.

11am – Art Simone & Nate Byrne
11.15am – Just Shy
11.35am – Panel discussion
12.35pm – Mary Faith
12.55pm – Alwyne Hunter
1.15pm – Zara
1.35p – Stevie Rigby
1.55pm – Lily Austin
2.15pm – Gemma Davidson

Date Saturday 9 March 2024
Location Victoria Park Daylesford
Time 11am till 3pm
FB Link  https://fb.me/e/1KYRH9ZsW 
Free ticket https://events.humanitix.com/youth-muster-in-the-park/tickets?fbclid=IwAR25Y1xc9lHa94Db6l4B5BXRS8o-sHcg5q9DXvwTDo18azBY_PnajwelWeo 

 

Event Carnival
Details A day of community, laughter, singing, and joy hosted by Nate Byrne, Courtney Act and Narelda Jacobs. Featuring Kween Kong, Sexy Galexy, DJ du Jour, DJ Eddie, Shauna Jensen, The Lost Girls, Bek Jensen duo, Dolly Diamond and more, with a closing performance by Courney Act.

*Exciting news: Rogue Traders Duo featuring Natalie Bassingthwaighte and James Ash will perform at ChillOut Carnival Day this year!

Emcees:
Nate Byrne, Sexy Galexy, Narelda Jacobs, and Courtney Act
11am – Welcome to Country
(Music from DJ Eddie either side)
11.20am – MC Welcome
11.25am – Shauna Jensen
11.55am – Dolly Diamond
12.25pm – Spankie Jackzon.
1.10pm – Bek Jensen Duo
1.30pm – Sexy Galexy
1.45pm – Kween Kong.
2.20pm – DJ Du Jour
2.40pm – Sexy Galexy introduces winners of Petstock Dog Competition on main stage
2.55pm – The Lost Girls
4.10pm – Rogue Traders Duo
4.45pm – Courtney Act to close out Carnival
5pm – Carnival ends

Date Sunday 10 March 2024 
Location Victoir Park Daylesford
Time 11am – 5pm
FB Link  https://fb.me/e/37TZDMbLj 

 

Event Sundaylicious
Details Sundaylicious, the renowned LGBTQIA+ extravaganza, is excited to be a part of the CHILLOUT festival! Join us for an unforgettable celebration, as we bring the party vibes reminiscent of our iconic gatherings at the Daylesford Hotel.

DJs from 4 pm.

It’s our inaugural appearance here, so let’s create lasting memories together! Get ready to dance, laugh, and make history at CHILLOUT festival with Sundaylicious.

Ticket event $38.30

Date Sunday 10 March 2024
Location Daylesford Hotel
Time 4pm till 11pm
FB Link  https://fb.me/e/1VF3jsiNx 
ticket https://events.humanitix.com/sundaylicious-chillout-festival-2024/tickets?fbclid=IwAR21RPyIDPXXx9ZRrBcj_sPWTYcMXO_SZ-JU6GesFLc-se8gAoGdj_SQoeU 

You can check out the full program here.

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