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

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