Tumbalong Kids

Little people, big fun. Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. 
 
Kick off your Vivid Light Walk adventure with FREE family-friendly shows, designed to get little legs moving and big imaginations soaring—all before the main music lineup lights up the night.
 
Laugh, learn and let loose at the below:
 
Sing, dance and giggle with The Mik Maks, a family-friendly affair from brothers Joel and Al McInnes, Joel’s daughter Ava and their good friend Drums the Panda. For more than a decade, they’ve brought colour, catchy songs and high-energy rock to stages and festivals across Australia – and entertained millions globally, with more than 9.2 million YouTube subscribers.
 
What time is it? It’s Benny Time! Backed by a full band and bringing plenty of oversized props and costumes, Benny Time blends silly spectacle with his knowledge as an early childhood educator to create an engaging set filled with fun and lessons.
 
Beloved by kids across multiple generations, New Zealand-Australian actor, singer and former Play School host Jay Laga’aia takes the stage with classic sing-a-longs and plenty of spirit.
 
Sydney artist Angie Who gets the whole family dancing, with whimsical folk, roots and bluegrass for all ages. Energetic, engaging and unique, she adds a fun twang to classic sing-a-longs, alongside playful songs about our shadows, shoelaces and more.

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