Spiegeltent locks in summer in Barwon Heads

THE Wonderland Spiegeltent will be back in Barwon Heads for the next three summers.

Last week, Barwon Coast announced the festival was the successful applicant to their expression of interest (EOI) process to provide summer entertainment in Lahey Square.

“The evaluation criteria for the EOI placed a high value on providers who could supply quality entertainment to a broad demographic,” Barwon Coast chief executive officer 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 COVIDSafe manner will also be welcomed by the local community.”

Tickets go on sale on Monday next week, and Wonderland Spieletent manager Melissa Head said she was delighted to be bringing the Wonderland Spiegeltent 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.

“We will be opening on Sunday 26th December 2021 and playing for the month of January until the 30th January 2022.

“Shake the sand off from the beach and enjoy the magical atmosphere of the Wonderland Spiegeltent Festival Hub as we bring a spectacular program of live entertainment including circus, cabaret, comedy, and music headliners Darlinghurst, Ella Hooper, Fanny Lumsden and more to be announced, as well as local artists and family events.

“Our festival hub is COVIDSafe 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.”

For tickets, more information, or an EOI for local artists to participate, head to the Wonderland Spiegeltent website.