ROAR FEST – Celebrating Women in Music

With a vision to see “more women on and off the stage”, ROAR FEST is more than a music festival—it’s a movement designed to drive change and inspire action through music, art and meaningful connection. 

Coinciding with global International Women’s Day celebrations, ROAR FEST shines a powerful spotlight on women in the Australian music industry, paving the way for emerging female artists and industry workers to stand alongside role models, fostering creativity, representation and growth and provides a platform to have their powerful voices heard.

Leading the charge as official ROAR Ambassadors are three of Australia’s finest female performers: Kate Ceberano, Tania Doko (Bachelor Girl) and Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi). These icons will lend their talent, insights and unparalleled passion to this groundbreaking initiative, both on and off the stage.

Tickets are on sale NOW for two nights of incredible live music 

Saturday 8 th March Live & Local at George Lane

Sunday 9th March - A night of Sisterhood at the National Theatre Hosted by Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi) and featuring Australian songstress and multi-ARIA Award winning legend Kate Ceberano along with be pop icon and winner of the 2022 Australian Women in Music (AWMA) Songwriter Award Tania Doko (Bachelor Girl), powerhouse soul artist WILSN, six-time ARIA Award winning Gabriella Cilmi and star-on-the-rise Gypsy Lee.

The full two-day ROAR FEST program will be unveiled in early 2025 and promises a dynamic program filled with over 40+ electrifying performances by artists ranging from grassroots talent to Australian icons, Insightful panel discussions with industry leaders, engaging activities, abundant networking and a raft of Internships and student placement opportunities for students from Collarts: The Australian College of the Arts, the festival’s official Education Partner. 

Join us in St Kilda, March 8–9, 2025, as we unite to amplify voices, inspire action, and celebrate the power, creativity and resilience of women in music. 

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ROAR FEST is proudly presented by rackeTT Collective and supported by Collarts,  PPCA, the City of Port Phillip, National Theatre, Oztix, Acland Street Village Business Association, Fitzroy Street Business Association, George Lane,  Connect Entertainment and Ferris Davies PRM.