The portland 

upwelling festival

A community Festival on Gunditjmara Country, in a celebration of the phenomenon of the Upwelling of Nyamat Yarkeen (The Southern Ocean).
Musical line up

Musicians

Find out who is playing this year

The music line-up has some crowd favourites and some exciting big names. We are excited that a few local bands are making their Upwelling debut. 

Artists

Julia Street Creative

Local art Studio Julia Street Creative will have a stunning display of art all weekend for you to enjoy, opening on the 30th of October- nearly 40 Artists have been working all year to create the Upwelling Warm-Up, from 5.30-7.30pm


Scientists

Marine Ecology and the Economy

This years theme, Ecology and the Economy,  is will foster some fascinating discussions across the weekend, and our speakers do have things they want to say. 


first nations ceremony

Nyamat YARKEEN KARWEEN

Cultural Director Shea Rotumah is planning another incredible ceremony, which will be held on the 31st of October, 2025
Markets

Portland community markets

Get in touch with the Portland Community Markets to book a stall.


2024

GALLERY

Check out the previous years fun.
art
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get in contact

If you have a question about the festival, or want to volunteer, get in touch below.
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