Australia Day Program

Australia Day Gigs

Celebrate Australia Day with an epic program of free live music at Fed Square Live Presented by The Push – a series of FREE all-ages gigs throughout January. The free program is devoted to independent Aussie music and includes everything from indie, blues and roots to world music, dance and rock.

Clairy Browne and The Bangin’ Rackettes + Saskwatch
Wednesday 25 January, 6pm – 7.30pm

Loon Lake + I, a Man
Thursday 26 January, 7pm – 9pm

Koolism (live + dj set) 75 Minute Park Jam
Friday 27 January, 6pm – 7.30pm

Where: Main Stage, Fed Square
When: 25 - 27 January
Price: Free
More Info: www.fedsquare.com/live

Australia Day Screen Program

Outside of the Australian Open programming, Fed Square will present a specially-curated series of uniquely Australian content including documentaries, iconic classic TV programs and interactive media.

• 10am - 11am, Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony - Live from Canberra
• 11.30am - 12pm, Australia Day package including animations by local artists, National Film & Sound Archive footage and Fed Square and Culture Victoria special footage
• 12pm - 1.30pm, BMX Bandits (1983) starring Nicole Kidman
• 2pm - 4pm, Broken Hill from the AusCivics Film Festival

Where: Big Screen
When: 18 – 29 January
Price: Free
More Info: Daily Big Screen schedule at fedsquare/fedtv

Please note: The Australian Open will be shown on The Atrium Screen.

Federation Story

Add your Australian story to Fed Square’s free permanent exhibition Federation Story. The exhibition consists of a large timeline and a series of interactive touch screens that use archival footage, images and text to explore the events and ideas surrounding Federation and Australian history. Add your own stories, photos and personal reflections online.

Where: The Atrium Balcony
When: Open 24 hours
Price: Free
More Info: www.fedsquare.com/federationstory

Australia Day Book Market

Find a new summer read at this special edition of the Fed Square Book Market, featuring some of Australia’s best literature. Independent authors and publishers will be strongly represented as well as quality second hand book sellers stocking iconic Australian titles.

Where: St Paul’s Court (The Atrium in event of poor weather)
When: Thursday 26 January, 11am - 5pm
Price: Free entry
Info: www.fedsquare.com/books

Australia Day Meditation Sessions

Heruka Kadampa Buddhist Centre will present a special Australia Day program of free meditation sessions, with practical teachings and talks that reflect on the day.

11am - 11.45am: Loving Kindness
12.15pm - 1pm: Learn to Meditate
2pm - 2.45pm: Transforming Relationships Through Meditation
4pm - 4.45pm: Living without Stress

Where: BMW Edge
When: Thursday 26 January
Price: Free