SpecFest

Region: Metro | Sydney Olympic Park

What better way to enjoy the amazing Schools Spectacular in 2024 than to start with SpecFest!

Now in its sixth year, SpecFest is the ultimate outdoor entertainment hub with great food, activations and chill-out zones for the whole family to enjoy.

SpecFest is free for the whole family to enjoy and offers the perfect preshow atmosphere to enrich your spectacular experience!
Large group of young people wearing lime green caps and black 'FabuloUS' t-shirts and pants, with their arms in the year. They are standing in front of a concert stage for SpecFest 2023

SpecFest celebrates all things spectacular and will again this year feature the final rounds of the rural and remote band competition, Surround Sound, on the main stage.

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SpecFest information

Welcome to SpecFest 2024!

Check out our SpecFest map, schedule and activations. 

You can also pre-order lunch packs and cheese toasties and check out our amazing sponsors and supporters.

Do you have a question? You can visit our frequently asked questions page to see if the answer is there. Otherwise, you can email us at SchoolsSpectacular@det.nsw.edu.au. 

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Sponsorship and activation opportunities

Our sponsorship and activation options offer a range of partnerships and engagement opportunities to suit your organisation’s objectives and investment level.

For more details, please contact Sandra Copeman.

Sandra Copeman
Manager, Business Engagement and Development
Arts, Sport and Initiatives
sandra.copeman@det.nsw.edu.au
02 7814 2482 [telephone] | 0408 696 571 [mobile]
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High school band performing on festival stage to live audience
Millenium Marching Band outside SpecFest Stage
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Enquiries

Peter Hayward
Arts Coordination Officer
peter.s.hayward@det.nsw.edu.au
SpecFest

All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the SpecFest, please email peter.s.hayward@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.