Wonderland on the Murray events are taking place throughout January. Pictured is Gastropodia the Roving Snail.
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Wonderland on the Murray is in full swing, bringing a vibrant mix of free entertainment to Echuca’s sand sculpture trail throughout January and February.
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Visitors can look forward to roving performers, live music and silent disco walking tours, all designed to surprise and delight along the river front.
Campaspe Shire Mayor Daniel Mackrell encouraged locals and visitors to make the most of the attractions.
“These immersive experiences really bring the sand sculptures to life, creating unforgettable memories for the whole family,” he said.
“You might turn a corner and find a giant snail or a silk dancer floating through the crowd ― it’s not something you see every day in Echuca.”
The following Wonderland on the Murray events are planned throughout January:
Saturday, January 10 ― Gastropodia, the Roving Snail
A gigantic hairy snail and its playful rider will slime its way through the Port of Echuca. Watch for appearances on the sculpture trail from 10am to 10.30am, 11am to 11.30am, noon to 12.30pm, and 1pm to 1.30pm.
Sunday, January 11 ― Marquisa D’or
The gracious and flirtatious Marquisa D’or will showcase her 17th-century artistry, wandering about like a noblewoman lost in Wonderland. See her performances on the trail from 10am to 10.40am, 11am to 11.40am, noon to 12.40pm, and 1pm to 1.40pm.
Friday, January 16 ― FireLily Dance
Members of the FireLily Dance in colourful silks.
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From 10am to 12.30pm, the FireLily team’s mesmerising circus skills and stand-out silk displays will wow audiences of all ages. The captivating live entertainment will feature silk dances, winged wanderers and the whimsical flower lady. Find them wandering around the sculptures.
Saturday, January 17 ― Dancing Down the Rabbit Hole: A Silent Disco Journey with Guru Dudu
Based at the Port of Echuca pop-up park on the Murray Esplanade, Guru Dudu’s silent disco is a free and immersive experience. Slip on supplied headphones and enter a shared soundscape with hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Join the guru and his joyful commentary from 11am to 2pm.
Saturday, January 24 ― Cedar Collective Concert
The Cedar Collective string quartet make music magical.
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Violinists Jessica Leigh and Sara Barbagallo, violist Edmund Mantelli and cellist Sarah Wang will guide listeners through a vibrant, one-hour musical adventure that makes the familiar become fantastical. Pop and film favourites are reimagined for string quartet, as if transformed by the Queen of Hearts herself. Catch the performances from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and 8.30pm to 9.30pm at the Port of Echuca pop-up park.
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