Festival & Community Event Entertainment
Bringing energy, professionalism, and family-friendly entertainment to Melbourne's festivals and community celebrations.
Trusted by Melbourne Councils
Melbourne's community festivals bring thousands of residents together to celebrate local culture, and the right entertainment can make or break these cherished events. Grooverunner has earned the trust of council event teams across Melbourne by delivering professional, family-friendly performances that engage diverse audiences and create lasting memories.
We've headlined Knox Festival at Wally Tew Reserve, performed at Moonee Valley's twilight concert series, and entertained crowds at community events across the metropolitan area. Council event managers return to us because we consistently deliver: on time, on brief, and above expectations.
Why Councils Choose Grooverunner
Community festivals serve entire local government areas, from toddlers to seniors. This creates unique entertainment requirements that we're specifically equipped to meet:
Universal Appeal: Funk and soul music transcends generations. Grandparents remember these songs from when they first charted, parents grew up with them, and children know them from films and cultural references. When we play "September" or "I Wish", the entire crowd connects with the music.
Family-Friendly Content: Our repertoire contains no adult themes, aggressive content, or material that might exclude any demographic. Councils can be confident that our performance is appropriate for all ages and backgrounds.
Visual Impact: A nine-piece band with horn section creates spectacle that draws crowds from across the festival grounds. The visual of multiple musicians performing in synchronisation is inherently engaging, even from a distance. This helps concentrate audiences and create the atmosphere that makes festivals feel special.
Crowd Engagement: Our musicians are experienced at engaging outdoor festival crowds. We know how to draw people in, build energy throughout a set, and leave audiences feeling uplifted and entertained.
Professional Festival Experience
Festival performances require specific expertise that we've developed over years of outdoor events. We understand the unique challenges of open-air stages, variable weather conditions, and crowds that flow in and out throughout the day.
Our team arrives with ample time for sound check and setup, works cooperatively with festival production crews, and maintains flexibility to accommodate the inevitable schedule adjustments that come with large public events. We carry appropriate equipment for outdoor performance and can adapt to various stage sizes and technical setups.
Full public liability insurance, professional equipment, and experience with council compliance requirements mean event managers can tick the boxes with confidence when booking Grooverunner.
"Grooverunner were great to work with and a crowd favourite at Knox Festival.
They definitely got the crowd moving and shaking with their impeccable timing and song selection."
— Knox Council Events Team