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Wakakirri 2025 – Registrations Now Open

Posted by Wakakirri | Jan 2, 2025

Get ready to embark on an exciting new chapter with Wakakirri 2025!  This year, our storytelling theme is “Mind Over Matter: Tales of Inner Strength.” We invite your school to explore powerful stories of resilience, courage, and growth through the art of Story-Dance.

Wakakirri is an award-winning performing arts program that promotes student engagement, creativity, and well-being.  Since 1992, we’ve brought schools from across Australia together through storytelling because we believe great stories can inspire change.  Every student, regardless of location or background, has a chance to shine – whether through live performances or our innovative Wakakirri Video platform.

We’re here to help you every step of the way!  Visit our website or book a free call with one of our Wakakirri experts to explore how your school can take part in next year’s exciting festival.

“The sense of connection, and belonging from participating is unmatched with anything in my 35 years in education” 

Sharon King,  Bass Valley Primary School from Victoria.

Let’s create something unforgettable in 2025!

Adam Loxley, Wakakirri Festival Director

REGISTER FOR WAKAKIRRI 2025 – CLICK HERE

Great Stories Inspire Change

Wakakirri is a nationwide initiative for Australian schools that provides a platform for students to express their thoughts, ideas, and aspirations through the art of storytelling and dance. Inspired by the belief that great stories can inspire change, Wakakirri is designed to promote student engagement and well-being in schools through the creation and performance of captivating Story-Dances.

Held in term 3, this grand celebration showcases the Story-Dances from schools all across the country. With prestigious theatres in major cities and carefully selected regional areas serving as our venues, we ensure that no school is left behind. Even those in remote and regional areas can participate through our innovative Wakakirri Video platform.

At the end of the season, we recognise and honour outstanding schools for their remarkable efforts in promoting positive social change through their Story-Dances.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Find our more about how your school can participate in this incredible journey of creativity and well-being! CLICK HERE




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