The Way Out West Children’s Festival is the premier interactive festival celebrating young people’s curiosity and imagination, in partnership with some of Australia’s leading artists creating work with, by and for young people.

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The 2019 WOW Festival is a five-day event held in one of Australia’s most unique arts centres, the Casula Powerhouse in July. The WOW Festival invites you to dive into the packed program of theatre, interactive installations, dance, music, literature, food, yoga, workshops and FREE family events guaranteed to inspire joy, creativity and curiosity.

Bookings for some events are essential so secure your spot and book now! Please don't hesitate to contact Box Office on (02) 8711 7123 if you have any questions regarding bookings. 

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Want to check out our past programs? See them here: 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018

FESTIVAL PRODUCTION TEAM

Casula Powerhouse Director

Craig Donarski

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WOW Festival Producer + Curator 
Claudia Chidiac
 

Workshop Program Design

Cayn Rosmarin

Di McClaughlin 

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Interactive Exhibition Design             

Roy Marchant

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Artist Liaison                                     

Lilian Silk

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Festival Operations                    

Nikki Akbar

Brooke McDonald

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Technical Team                                 

Leigh Perrett, Sean Falconer, David Langosch,

Rochelle Briggenshaw, Peta Groves, Robert Moiler

Front of House Supervisor                

Simon Fry

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Marketing and Promotion 
Hamish Ta-mé 

Cara Lopez

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Publicity                                             

Original Spin

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Program Design

Mandarin Creative

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WOW Festival Interns 

Victoria Gershenfeld
Claudia Coppola
Yelena Draca
Amie-Lee Mifsud
 

WOW FESTIVAL SPONSORS

Interlink Roads

Time Out

104.1 2Day FM

Special thanks:

CuriousWorks

Street University

Pillingers

Liverpool City Council Environment Team

Liverpool City Library                  

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2017 Way out West Turbine Hall Installation 
Cubbyopolis