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  • 2019 SCHOOL BAND RESULTS

    The annual Goodna Jacaranda Festival School Band Competition was once again well supported by schools from across the region.  The standard of performance is always high and 2019 was no exception, with hundreds of talented students taking the main stage to perform in front of our an enthusiastic local crowd of show goers, family and…

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  • Battle of the Bands Rocks the Main Stage

    The 2019 Jacaranda Battle of the Bands was a roaring success! For the first time since 2008 the festival main stage rocked with a diverse range of amazing local musicians vying to be crowned this years Jacaranda Band of the Year.  A total of 11 bands took the stage for the competition, with the late…

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  • GOODNA ROCKS WITH BATTLE OF THE BANDS REVIVAL

    The 2019 Jacaranda Battle of the Bands was a roaring success! For the first time since 2008 the festival main stage rocked with a diverse range of amazing local musicians vying to be crowned this years Jacaranda Band of the Year. A total of 11 bands took the stage for the competition, with the late…

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  • A TRIBUTE TO MARGARET MIKKELSEN

    Today we join Laurie and the Mikkelsen family in mourning the passing of our dearly loved friend of the festival, Margaret. Margaret passed away today surrounded by her family. Margaret joined the board with husband Laurie some years ago and has been a driving force behind all aspects of the festival, but most of all,…

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  • GOODNA JACARANDA FESTIVAL 2019 – JUST AROUND THE CORNER

    With only eight weeks until the Goonda Jacaranda Festival is back again in 2019, we have a bigger and better line-up than ever according to Festival President Mathew Taylor. “This year we will see all of the festival favourites return such as live music, talent shows, pop-up bars, food trucks, side show alley and a…

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  • ANNOUNCING THE INAUGURAL JACARANDA DANCE SPECTACULAR!

    We are pleased and excited to announce that in 2019, we are launching the Jacaranda Dance Spectacular. This fantastic new event is built to showcase the broad array of young dance talent, and to give all those great dance groups in our schools and community groups a chance to shine on stage! To help us,…

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  • GOODNA JACARANDA FESTIVAL 2019 – HITS THE GROUND RUNNING

    The Goonda Jacaranda Festival is back again in 2019 and has hit the ground running according to festival President Matthew Taylor. “This year will see some positive changes to the program and overall line-up to ensure the event remains fresh and sustainable now and for future years to come,” he said Since 1967 the Goodna…

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  • FESTIVAL

    The Goodna Jacaranda Festival comes to a close for 2018 but what an amazing festival it was! We enjoyed entertainment, great food, huge crowds and so much more. Check out our social feeds for all the action, and if you have photos to add make sure you tag us. The next Festival event is up…

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  • GOODNA JACARANDA FESTIVAL PARTNERS WITH CHILDREN’S WEEK

    We are proud to be part of celebrating Children’s Week, where the little ones get to enjoy great activities. Children’s Week sees thousands of children and their families from around the country involved in activities and events staged at numerous locations including schools, childcare centres, parks, playgroups, libraries and cultural and community groups, and now…

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  • COME ONE, COME ALL: ANNOUNCING KIDS CORNER!

    We have a great program for our youngest visitors this year, and we are very excited to share 2018’s program for the Kids Corner with you all! We have once again partnered with The Studio Event Company, who will provide a deluxe Kids Corner circus entertainment experience for children between the ages of 2 and…

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