10-12 October 2025

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Education

SCHOOLS CONCERTS: EL CAMINO
A journey into culture and music

Monday 13 October 10am – 3pm | St Patrick’s Hall

El Camino (“The Journey”) is an immersive new show developed with the Australian group Sonido. El Camino celebrates the music of the performers’ Latin American heritage alongside musical influences from their home in culturally vibrant Western Sydney. Hear songs in ancient languages, performed with traditional instruments like the zampoña (pan-flute), charango (10-string guitar) and bombo (cow-hide drum), as the musicians share the heart and soul of their cultures.
 
Students will engage in interactive learning by playing percussion instruments, singing in language, and moving to captivating rhythms. El Camino shines a light on the richness of our immigrant cultures and celebrates the power of music to unite and inspire us all.
 
 
Sonido
Marco Antonio Carvajal Percussion, Vocals, Winds
César Marin Percussion, Strings, Vocals, Winds
Eduardo Rodriguez Strings, Vocals, Winds


Generously supported by Community Bank Port Fairy and

District (Bendigo Bank), by Moyne Shire, and by PFSMF patrons, these free events for Southwest Victorian primary school students are presented in partnership with Australia’s Musica Viva in Schools on Monday 13th October in Port Fairy.

Local schools are invited  to reserve places for their students. For enquiries and booking  details, please contact festival administration at: contact@portfairyspringfest.com.au

MASTERCLASSES

Come along and watch Festival artists present masterclasses throughout the weekend. Southwest Victorian music students are invited to sign up for this opportunity to work closely with renowned musicians in a relaxed and friendly setting. Festival Friends and visitors welcome. Places are limited and booking is essential. Full details to be announced.

For enquiries and booking details, please contact festival administration at: contact@portfairyspringfest.com.au

Presented with the generous support of Moyne Shire, and of Community Bank Port Fairy and District (Bendigo Bank).