The Wonderland Spiegeltent is back in Barwon Heads this summer.
In September, Barwon Coast ran a public tender process seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for summer entertainment provision in Lahey Square on the Barwon Heads foreshore.
Wonderland Spiegeltent won the tender to operate for the next three years.
The 1930s nostalgic wooden mirrored travelling European Spiegeltent will open on Boxing Day through until January 30.
“The evaluation criteria for the EOI placed a high value on providers who could supply quality entertainment to a broad demographic,” Barwon Coast CEO Gary McPike said.
“It was also important to us that the service is provided with minimal impacts on the amenity of the site.
“We are pleased to welcome the Wonderland Spiegeltent back to Barwon Heads this summer. Community feedback has been overwhelmingly positive on their operation over previous summers. Their commitment to operating in a COVID-safe manner will be welcomed by the local community also.
Wonderland Spiegeltent manager Melissa Head said she was delighted to be bringing the festival hub back to Barwon Heads and the Bellarine Peninsula.
“We are so excited to be back and look forward to the summer magic and bringing much fun and laughter after the year we have all had,” she said.
“Our festival hub is COVID safe and will feature live performances, a nostalgic Ferris Wheel, world class acts and local performances. The event’s open-air area is free to enter with plenty of fun free entertainment on offer and is fully licensed with sunset cocktails, craft beers, delicious Bellarine wines and sweet treats.”
“Our shows are bold, beautiful and frequently hilarious. This season’s program of circus-meets-cabaret-meets-vaudeville extravaganza should take top priority on your Barwon Heads holiday to-do list.”
Entertainment will include a circus, cabaret, comedy, and music headliners Darlinghurst, Ella Hooper, Fanny Lumsden and more to be announced, as well as local artists and family events.
Tickets will be on sale at wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au from Monday November 22.
