Join Deaf Rave for an incredible all-ages day of accessible performances, workshops, activities, music, socialising and discovery, that brings together Deaf and Hard of Hearing teens, children, families and their friends.
One BIG DEAF DAY where Deaf and HoH humans are the majority, not the minority.
Deaf connection. Deaf community. Deaf CULTURE.
Come and be a part of it!
The day includes:
- Appearances from Deaf Chef, Sam Egerton-Kemp; Deaf rap artist MC Geezer; ParaCheer athlete Sophie Byers; breakdancer Roshan; ‘Deaf Diva’ Geeraii; Australian children’s sign language entertainer Auslan With David; and many more
- Sign Song sessions with @SignWithHope, Jino, and Sign Music
- Get taster DJ-ing and VJ-ing lessons from DJ Chinaman, aka Troi Lee MBE; DJ Jeffo; VJ Outlaw and crew
- Try out tech-enabled vests that allow you to WEAR and FEEL music in the Woojer Zone
- Interact with snakes, chameleons, owls and spiders in the Petting Zoo
- Learn circus skills from mime artist Deaf Mimo and the Deaf Juggler
- Join a drumming circle led by Miriam Dubois
- Beat the high scores in our Pop-up Arcade: a gamer’s paradise
- Enjoy bubble shows, bouncy castles, face painting, hair braiding, a glitter station, arts & crafts, and toddler soft play
- Chat to exhibitors about new resources and services for the Deaf and HoH community of all ages
- Chill out in the Sensory Room: a relaxing chill-out zone for neurodiverse guests and anyone who needs a breather