More creativity, connection, culture, cooking and kids activities have been announced for Coogee Live, a free event held on 7 and 8 March along Coogee Beach.
Spanning 1.5 kilometres along Coogee Beach Reserve, Coogee Beach and Omeo Reserve, friends, families, young and old can find entertainment, interaction or an activity to suit.
City of Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett said that Coogee Live has a diverse and interactive program.
“Coogee Live has something for everyone – from lawn games to cooking classes, face painting to urban farming workshops, Indigenous performances and contemporary dance plus live music, acrobatics, magic, mermaids and more,” the Mayor said.
“With over 80 activations along the beach from North Coogee to Coogee Beach Reserve, Coogee Live is set to really bring the area to life and the City of Cockburn is delighted to make it totally free and accessible to everyone.”
In the lead up to Coogee Live 2020, artist Lewis Horne will team up with the Cockburn Youth Centre to mentor youth and together they will design and build a life-size ‘pin-wall’ for festival goers to interact with. The collaboration provides the group with an opportunity for creative input, skills building and problem solving throughout the project build and the final piece will return to the Cockburn Youth Centre and remain on display.
When the school year starts, the crew from Breakin’ Traditions will be recruiting two schools to join a course and start breakdancing rehearsals before bringing both schools together to perform at the LiveLighter Community Hub cinema stage on both days. The powerful street art form promotes tolerance, understanding, positivity, discipline and self-confidence.
If that inspires, there are 30-minute Cult Dance workshops that’ll teach some basic moves and short routines for big and little kids, and parents are encouraged to join in the fun.
Laugh along at the magical romp during the Hey Presto Magic Show. Fast paced comedy fun for children three years of age to 93, everyone can join Hey Presto as he makes things change colour, disappear and re-appear right before your eyes with interactive, comedy magic and plenty of comical banter.
The world of magic continues with Captain Boots who leads an imaginary choose-your-own adventure roleplay where kids become pirates and direct the course of the story while practicing decision-making and cooperation skills. So, tie on a bandanna and grab your imaginary sword, it’s time to set sail on the high seas of your imaginations. Will you sneak past the Governors or dispatch zombies with pirate spinjitsu? The choice be yours me hearties.
Give in to the lure of the stunning Indian Ocean with a free Elemental Stand Up Paddle Workshop at Coogee Beach. Pre-booking every hour on the hour and walk ups welcome on the half-hour, each 30-minute workshop covers a quick intro into paddle boarding and some SUP techniques. Rash vests and sunscreen provided, just bring your swimmers and a towel.
Or go diving under the water and experience the world class Coogee Maritime Trail paired up in a buddy and with the professionals from Perth Scuba. Just bring your swimmers, your PADI dive instructor will provide all the equipment and a full briefing before you submerge to explore the incredible beauty of the Omeo Wreck.
If staying on the beach is more your thing, join the friendly Sandcastle Competition and try your hand at sand sculpting. Open to individuals and teams the competition winners will receive dinner vouchers at Coogee Live and all the glory.
Kick off your shoes and get down and funky at the NOVA Jetty Sessions Stage from 6pm on Saturday 7 March as DJ Charlie Bucket spins the beachy party vibes before Grace Barbé and her band take the stage. The pop-up Jetty Bar will be open and there will be sunken sand lounges, beach dancing and more.
As daylight fades on Saturday, lose yourself in the beauty of Fliptease’s signature lollipop Lyra installation, suspended in space with graceful movement set to ambient live music overlooking the ocean in a breathtaking performance of the aerial art form, a magical start to your evening at the LiveLighter Omeo Hub.
After dark on Saturday, the roving fire entertainers Dangerous Delights will excite and enthral with their skilful manipulation and fire eating to showcase the art and primal power of fire.
Take the stress out of parking and also LiveLighter by riding your bike to Coogee Beach. The City of Cockburn will p by riding your bike to Coogee Beach. The City of Cockburn will provide free bike valet parking with BikeWise with optional free bike check and tune ups plus balance bike sessions during Coogee Live. Find the bike valet parking near Coogee Beach Tennis Courts.
The mega event, Coogee Live, will be divided into ‘worlds’, each with its own theme and activities.
If that’s not enough, more entertainment, acts, workshops and installations will be announced in February.
For now, keep an eye on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/coogeelive/ for updates and block your diaries for 7 and 8 March.
For more information, visit www.coogeelive.com
