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Community-built · Since 2023

Ballan& Beyond

Breakout Sessions

Phoenix Park · Ballan, Victoria

A community-built festival for emerging musicians, comedians, artists and creatives. Regional roots. Beyond expectations.

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✺ Our Story

Growing a creative community since 2023

For the artists. For the community.

Ballan & Beyond was created in response to COVID and the opportunities emerging artists lost along the way.

Since 2023, we’ve provided a platform for musicians, comedians and creatives: a space to perform, refine and hone their skills, connect with audiences, and advertise upcoming shows and tours.

What started as a gathering of friends has grown into a festival rooted in creativity, community and the great outdoors at Phoenix Park, Ballan.

The festival takes no profit. All ticket revenue is reinvested back into the festival itself and the artists and performers who make it happen.

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✺ The Venue

Phoenix Park,
Ballan.

Our festival home in regional Victoria. A rural backdrop for music, laughter and a community coming together under open skies.

Phoenix Park · Ballan, Victoria

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Feb
2027
♥

✺ Valentine’s Weekend 2027

Ballan-
tine’s Day

A Valentine’s weekend unlike any other

Music.Comedy.Food.Drinks.Games.Friends.Camping.Connection.Community.

Back to Phoenix Park for good people, great artists and unforgettable experiences. A little love, a lot of local spirit.

2027 ticket drop

✺ Previously on the bill

Breakout talent.
Beyond Ballan.

01Previous artist

Comedy

Casey Filips

From Ballan to Edinburgh Fringe and multiple appearances at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Now based in London and touring his new shows.

02Previous artist

Producer · DJ · Singer · Songwriter

Marli DJ

Australian-born and Paris-based, Marli brings together the worlds of production, DJing, singing and songwriting.

03Previous artist

DJ · The Waxburners

Tom Hewitt

One half of dance duo The Waxburners. Tom’s character as a DJ is space and fluidity, with a soulful touch. Across Naarm, he weaves driving rhythms and intricate soundscapes, referential of the past but consistently looking forwards.

Lights & sound

The people who bring you Lion’s Den

✺ Tickets 2027 · Ballan-tine’s Day

The next great
get-together.

The ticket drop is coming.

Clear a little space in your February. We’re getting ready for a Valentine’s weekend of music, comedy and connection at Phoenix Park.

2027 tickets will be released right here soon.

All ticket revenue goes back into the festival and its artists.

✺ The Festival Feeling