1770 Cultural Connections Immersion Festival 2025
1770 Cultural Connections Immersion Festival 2025
Date: Saturday 4 October – Sunday 5 October 2025
Time: Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds, Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy QLD 4677
Price: Free Entry
Drug & alcohol free event
Come and celebrate the world’s oldest living culture at the inaugural 1770 Cultural Connections Immersion Festival on 4–5 October 2025.
This free two-day event is packed with cultural performances, live music, food, art, dance, workshops, market stalls, and hands-on activities for all ages. Everyone is welcome — bring yourself, your family, your friends, and share in a weekend of community and connection.
Headline performers include:
Mau Power – Torres Strait hip-hop artist, storyteller, and cultural leader
Edward Lampton – Soulful five-octave vocalist blending pop, gospel, and cultural tradition
Nicole Lampton – Vocal mentor and performer known for heartfelt, original songwriting
DJ L Boogie – Spinning Ol Skool sounds to get you dancing and reminiscing
Emergency Services Expo – Saturday only
Running 10:00am to 3:30pm on Saturday 4 October, the Agnes Water and Surrounds Emergency Services Expo will be held within the festival. Chat with emergency and health service teams, learn about local disaster preparedness, and enjoy a BBQ fundraiser supporting the Agnes Water Rural Fire Station.
This event is made possible thanks to the support of partners including NIAA, Indigenous Languages and Arts, GBRMPA, Gidarjil Development Corporation, Marrawah Law, and many more.
Let’s kick-start this celebration — share the word, invite your mob, and save the date for this unforgettable weekend of culture, connection, and creativity
