Southern Lights Festival by no_organiser

The Southern Lights Festival is a full-day celebration of creativity, sound, and light at the Cobargo Showgrounds Pavilion on April 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:55 PM. It features the daytime Bega Valley Synth Expo with hands-on workshops by The 5th Volt and Elk Elektronik, modular synthesizer demonstrations, DJ sessions, and interactive displays of unusual instruments. As evening approaches, the event transitions to live performances headlined by heavy metal band Lilith, featuring Fern Cross on vocals, alongside Ava Baker and Emily Spooner, Archie Schwarz, and BbyBatXox, with immersive projection mapping and youth-run production. Under 16s attend free, making it accessible for families, while limited spots emphasize early booking. The festival highlights emerging South Coast talent and blends art, technology, and music in a unique playground atmosphere.