Harmony & HeART Community Event
Friday 15 May, 3pm to 9pm, The Quarter - All ages, free event
Join us for a fun and free night of KDCCI Markets, live entertainment, facepainting, roving performers, workshops, and more for the whole community!
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Roving & Drop-in
KDCCI Markets
Start: 3pm. Finish: 8pm
Location: The Quarter - set up on Warambie and Sharpe Ave
Support local at REAF 2026! KDCCI will be hosting markets filled with amazing local stallholders. Join us in celebrating community and business at this event with the City of Karratha!
The Sensory Shack
Start: 3pm, Finish: 9pm
Ages: 3+
Free, Walk-ins welcome
The Sensory Shack provides a magical all inclusive Sensory Zone that allows participants to feel comfortable, relax, regulate and enjoy some quiet time to chillax, an experience that will leave the whole family feeling revitalised and ready to take on the 2026 REAF Festival.
Maeson’s Soapbox
Start: 3.30pm Finish: 6.30pm
Ages: All ages
Free Event, Walk-ins welcome
Maeson’s Soapbox is a mobile bookstore travelling to bring books and storytelling to communities. From selling secondhand books to hosting engaging events, it's all about creating connections through stories. Worn-out books are given a second life too, turned into art, crafts, and upcycled creations for a sustainable future.
Facepainting
Start: 4pm Finish: 6pm
Ages: All Ages
Free, Walk-ins welcome
Celebrate creativity and community spirit with free face painting at The Quarter! Choose from colourful, playful designs and join in the festival fun perfect for kids and the whole family!
FIFO - Frock In Frock Out
With Gertrude WellEase and Sweaty Betty
Start: 4pm Finish: 6pm
All Ages, Free Event, Walk-ins welcome
Step into Gertrude’s eclectic wardrobe and explore character, costume, and your sense of fun, using movement, play and imaginative dress-up, FIFO invites laughter, creativity, and joyful self-expression for all ages.
Cultural Interactive Storytelling with Te Kapa Haka ō Māuru
Start: 4.30pm Finish: 5.45pm
All Ages, Free Event, Walk-ins welcome
Our locally based Māori performing arts rōpū, Te Kapa Haka o Māuru, are excited to connect with the community off the stage and share more about Te Ao Māori — an ancient culture that continues to thrive today.
Don’t miss their Cultural Interactive Storytelling, inspired by traditional Māori myths and legends and presented in a dynamic drama style. This is a unique opportunity to meet some of their performers and rōpū members, hear the stories behind the art, and experience the richness of Māori culture up close.
Yinjaa-Barni Art Market
Start: 5pm, Finish: 8pm
Free, Walk-ins welcome - Shop 5b at The Quarter
Drop in and check out the collection of works on display and available for sale.
Brazilian Samba roving
With Apoteozzy Samba and Entertainment
Start: 6pm and 7.15pm, Finish: 6.20pm and 7.35pm
Apoteozzy is a dynamic Brazilian dance group, showcasing the rhythms and vibrant culture of Brazil.
Our talented Samba dancers, adorned in stunning feathered costumes, bring energy and joy to every event.
Roving Crazy Science Bubbles
Start: 6.30pm, Finish: 7.30pm
Join Richard as he creates spontaneous moments of joy, surprise and pure enchantment turning every corner into a world of wonder.
Giant shimmering bubbles float through the air, rainbow-lit orbs will swirl around you as bubbles and magic come together transforming the evening into a playful, sparkling fantasy of colour, light and wonder.
There's loads of fun and free live entertainment on the mainstage throughout the event, come for some or stay for all!
Mainstage Entertainment Program
MC Damian Callinan
MC from 4pm to 9pm
Our MC is comedian, actor & writer Damian Callinan. The writer and star of the hit film The Merger, will guide us through the night, with his trademark wit and off the cuff brilliance. With three nominations for Best Show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival; a Best Comedy Award at Perth Fringe World & Best Film and Screenplay at the Independent Film Awards, he is expecting to at least be nominated for Karratha Citizen of the year before he leaves.
Brats Carnival
Start: 4pm, Finish: 5pm
A high-energy super fun afternoon show for all ages – from tots to teenagers and their mums and dads - brought to you by the finest team of circus artists and mischief makers behind international touring sensation Briefs Factory. This show has been created specially to get youngsters excited about expressing themselves, watching top notch circus superstars and getting on stage to have a boogie. Hula hoops at top speed, acrobatics at alarming heights and seriously cheeky clowning antics, put on your party outfit and join the Brats Carnival!
St Paul's Primary School Choir
Start: 5.05pm, Finish: 5.10pm
The St Paul’s Primary School Choir, spanning students from Year 3 to Year 6, brings vibrancy and passion to every performance. Rooted in our Catholic values, the choir blends faith-inspired songs with contemporary hits and timeless classics, creating a rich musical experience for all ages.
Their weekly rehearsals are full of enthusiasm and camaraderie, fostering a shared love of music and community. As they perform at the Red Earth Arts Festival, they aim not only to entertain but to uplift hearts, sharing the joy and spirit of St. Paul’s through song.
Apoteozzy Samba Carnival Show
Start: 5.10pm, Finish: 5.20pm
Experience the splendor of Brazil through Apoteozzy’s diverse range of musical styles, rhythmic dances, and breathtaking performances.
WAB Youth Dance - Where Movements Begins
With West Australian Ballet
Start: 5.20pm, Finish: 5.30pm
Local talent will be showcased as the Youth Dance Collective work in collaboration with West Australian Ballet’s Teaching Artists, to premiere a brand-new work at the Festival!
Baynton West Primary School – Take Flight!
Start: 5.40pm, Finish: 5.50pm
The Arts Department at Baynton West Primary School is proud to present a special performance celebrating creativity, expression and imagination.
Take Flight weaves together sculpture, dance and song in a moving exploration of the freedom of flying through the air. Our students bring to life the idea that there are no limits to what they can achieve.
This production is a reminder to our students and our audience alike: with courage, determination and belief in themselves, they can soar to any height they choose.
Tamariki & Mokopuna Performance
with Te Kapa Haka
Start: 5.55pm, Finish: 6.05pm
Our tamariki and mokopuna are at the heartbeat of Te Kapa Haka ō Māuru. Through kapa haka, they learn, live, and share Māori culture, carrying the responsibility and privilege of keeping our language and traditions strong for future generations.
Te Kapa Haka ō Māuru
Start: 6.10pm, Finish: 6.30pm
Te Kapa Haka ō Māuru, is a Karratha based Māori performing arts rōpū bringing culture to life through waiata, haka, poi, and traditional chants. Our performances celebrate Māori identity, uplift rangatahi, and strengthen community connection through the power of kapa haka.
Te Kapa Haka ō Māuru is a vibrant Māori performing arts group committed to preserving our language and cultural traditions while strengthening whānau and community connections through Te Ao Māori.
Based in Karratha, we welcome people of all backgrounds to come together and celebrate the depth and beauty of Māori culture through waiata, haka, poi, and traditional chants. Our performances are not only an expression of cultural pride but also an opportunity to foster cross-cultural understanding and a strong sense of community.
As manuhiri (guests), we uphold the importance of acknowledging the rightful Custodians and Traditional Owners of the land through acknowledgement during a traditional whaikōrero or mihi at the beginning of each performance.
Karratha Beats and Voices
with Perth Symphony Orchestra – School Bands
Start: 6.50pm, Finish: 7.20pm
Karratha Beats and Voices brings together students from Peg’s Creek Primary School, Baynton West Primary School and Tambrey Primary School in a high-energy performance of bucket drumming and singing.
Developed through a series of creative workshops with Perth Symphony Orchestra, the performance celebrates rhythm, teamwork and student voice, showcasing the power of collective music-making and the creativity of young people in Karratha.
Tomboy
Start: 7.25pm, Finish: 8.10pm
Tomboy’s Hayley & Ed are a vibrant acoustic duo delivering a fresh take on modern chart favourites and feel-good classics. With Hayley’s powerful, soulful vocals and Ed’s dynamic guitar work, they create a rich, full sound that brings energy and atmosphere to every performance.
From contemporary hits to crowd-pleasing anthems everyone knows and loves, their set moves seamlessly from laid-back acoustic moments to upbeat sing-along highlights.
Expect great songs, warm stage chemistry, and an uplifting live experience that’s perfect for a summer festival setting.
Highway 95
Start: 8.15pm, Finish: 8.50pm
Highway 95 is an acoustic/rock country music duo (and full band), based in Karratha, Western Australia, performing at events and local venues across the Pilbara Region.
Formed in January 2023, Highway 95 features Bob Derschow on guitar and Nicole Bylund on vocals. Both artists bring 20–30 years of experience performing in multiple bands and share a strong passion for writing and performing original country music.
Alongside their original material, Highway 95 delivers a wide range of crowd-pleasing country and classic rock covers, spanning modern and contemporary favourites.