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Splendour’s Forum, Comedy and Science tent’s lineup is powerful enough to drag us away from the main stages…

I’ll admit it. Sometimes amongst the music, bars and shenanigans, I completely forget about all the other epic happenings at Splendour. Like, do I even know where the comedy and science stuff goes down? Maybe not. But this year, it will be right there in the mix with the music, with Splendour unveiling an unmissable list of speakers, performers, and comedians.

Top of the pile is an exclusive Australian interview with Nadya Tolokonnikova, founder of Pussy Riot, activist, and artist. And that’s not all! Pussy Riot will also be performing live at the GW McLennan stage for their only Australian show.

Hip hop fans can enjoy a special directors-cut screening of “Burn Gently,” the story of Australian hip hop. Plus, Splendour Forum will host the first-ever Splendour Town Hall, where you can meet Federal Youth Minister Dr. Anne Aly.

Head to the Science Tent for a mind-expanding experience, and have a good laugh at The Comedy Club. This year, Splendour introduces Forum Live Podcasts, featuring popular Australian podcasters like The Betoota Advocate.

All these incredible events will take place at The Forum. Check out the program below and get ready for an amazing time at Splendour! Oh and don’t forget to grab a ticket right here:

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Friday 

Start your journey in the music industry with The Push, where industry representatives from music festivals, Live Nation, triple j, moshtix, and more will guide you through music career pathways. Join Sam Koslowski from The Daily Aus as he explores the potential of pill-testing at music festivals. Get insights from harm minimisation experts at Pill-Testing Is Here. Generation F*CKED, with Nat Damena and Marty Smiley, dives into the challenges faced by Gen Y and Z in today’s housing and cost-of-living crises. Engage in a conversation with Federal Youth Minister Dr. Anne Aly, Greens Senator Dr. Mehreen Faruqi, Harshdeep Kaur, and Joey Moloney.

Saturday

Join Brooke Boney and panel guests as they discuss the significance of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament at The Voice to Parliament – Explained. Dive into the truth about New Cannabis Laws at Can-I-Buys?, moderated by Sam Koslowski. Enjoy a captivating session with Living Treasure Dr. Karl (AM) as he delves into Great Moments in Science. Witness an engaging conversation between Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot and Hamish Macdonald.

Sunday

Experience the celebration of 50 years of Aussie hip hop in the documentary Burn Gently, followed by a panel discussion. Meet Australia’s Youth Minister Dr. Anne Aly in Splendour’s first-ever Town Hall. Explore the intersection of social media and sex commerce in a session hosted by Hannah Ferguson.

Forum Live Podcasts!

Don’t miss live podcast recordings at Splendour! Enjoy topics ranging from environmental and mental health, business news breakdown, relationship talks, and hilarious discussions about dating and adulthood. Tune in to The Betoota Advocate Podcast, Kinky History, Wendy Zukerman’s interviews, and more!

Experience the mind-expanding Science Tent, featuring fascinating subjects such as forensics, conservation, and wellness. Get ready for laughter at the Splendour Comedy Club, showcasing a lineup of talented comedians:

Alex Hines + Alexandra Hudson + Bec Charlwood + Blake Freeman + Cameron Duggan +  Cameron James + Dahn Rozario + Damien Power + David Quirk + Dave Woodhead + Hot Department + John Cruckshank + Luka Muller ₊ Michael Hing + Nat Damena + Nina Oyama + Rosie Delaney + Sam Taunton + Sashi Perera + Sonia Di Iorio + Tim Hewitt + Tom Cashman + Urvi Majumdar