Estonian Festival 2022 Australia
The XXVIII Eesti Päevad/the Australian Estonian Festival will take place in Melbourne on 15-18 April 2022.
Four days full of events for young and old. We'll be singing, dancing, baking and having a great time together. Come along with family and friends!
FOLK DAY: Folk performance & Festival closing
Monday 18 April 2022
The folk day will be led by Paul Kadak (Channel 7) and includes performances by all our song and dance groups from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane followed by a concert by Kooskõlas choir.
Covid Requirements: All participants must be double vaccinated
Estonian House
PARTY DAY: Dinner dance
Sunday 17 April 2022
A dinner night at Leopard Lodge in Melbourne Zoo.
Ticket sale ends 6 PM on 7 APR!
* 3-course set dinner (dietary requirements can be catered for upon request via e-mail to ingridprovan@bigpond.com)
* Live by Estonian artist Helina and DJ set by Naddie and Helina
* Dance floor
* Trivia with prizes for the best scores
* Lucky door prize
* Drinks available for purchase at the cash bar
* 18+ event (with exceptions)
Theme: Zoolander - Feather and Fur
Melbourne Zoo - Leopard Lodge (Entry via Railgate entrance)
PARTY DAY: Axe throwing tournament
Sunday 17 April 2022
Come and engage your inner Viking spirit at Maniax, a dedicated axe throwing venue, in the inner Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford.
The two hour session includes an introduction to safety and the venue, lessons from a private coach, target practices and then more throwing for fun and a chance to be crowned a champion. Prizes for the best scores and best Viking costumes on the day.
NB! Adults over 18 yrs only, supervision required for individuals 16+ yrs.
MANIAX
CULTURE DAY CONCERT: nublu & Gameboy Tetris
Saturday 16 April 2022
nublu and Gameboy Tetris are young and very popular Estonian rap & hip hop artists. nublu has won multiple awards and been crowned the Best Male Artist of 2018 in Estonia. nublu and Gameboy Tetris have been performing together for many years and their witty and catchy songs are well suited for both, Estonian and English audiences. Don't miss out on their first live performance in Australia!
Covid Requirements: All participants must be double vaccinated
Estonian House
CULTURE DAY CONCERT: Jex Saarelaht Trio & Tritona
Saturday 16 April 2022
Jex Saarelaht is a Melbourne based Estonian world level jazz musician, pianist and composer. Accompanied by Philip Rex (double bass) and Niko Schäuble (drums) he will be playing some wonderful jazz compositions.
Tritona is a group of three professional musicians in Sydney: Anežka Beščecová, Van Leucia and Estonian Karin Kapsi. They offer a variety of beloved Estonian classics, all arranged for flute, piano and cello.
Covid Requirements: All participants must be double vaccinated
Estonian House
CULTURE DAY: Stand up comedy
Saturday 16 April 2022
If you ever wondered what China, Germany and Estonia have in common - it's these three women and their love for standup comedy. He Huang, Maren Whittaker and Olga Loitsenko proudly present their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show “Of Outsiders and Misfits”. They'll hook you in with juicy dating stories, cross-cultural embarrassment and the perfect mix of sweet and sassy.
Recommendation: adults only (18+ years)
Covid Requirements: All participants must be double vaccinated
Estonian House
FOREST DAY: Külasimman at Kilmore
Friday 15 April 2022
The forest day will be the first day of the XXVIII Eesti Päevad festival and we'll be heading to Kilmore to celebrate a real Külasimman in the nature.
The grounds open at 11:30 AM and there will be activities for children and adults all day: singing and games for children and adults, open marketplace for everyone, bonfire, live and dance music by Rolling Stonian, Estonian food & beverages and meet & greet with nublu!
Dresscode: Warm & Estonian
All participants must be double vaccinated.
Tervete Latvian Camp site
FOREST DAY: Bus to Kilmore
Friday 15 April 2022
Bus transport to and from the "Tervete" Latvian camp site in Kilmore on the Festival opening day. Bus fare does not include entry to the event.
Ticket sale for bus transport ends on 7 April!
Bus leaves from Estonian House (43 Melville Road) at 11:00 AM, arrives at Kilmore at 12:00 PM. Return bus leaves Kilmore at 8:00 PM.
Covid Requirements: All participants must be double vaccinated
Estonian House
