SINK OR SWIM

Clambake returns to the Lakes Festival 2023, once again pulling together a stunning new showcase of headliners, new and next generation Australian Multi-Art talent.Join the deep sea denizens in an unexplored underwater oddity with a never before seen variety night of Burlesque, Drag, Circus, Cabaret & Sideshow as we encourage you to lean all the way over the deck & take a deep dive into the underbelly, where exotic iridescent creature beauty knows no bounds.

Be prepared to Sink or Swim in a soiree cabaret aquatic adventure that’s fusing High art, Low art, Alt art that’s tipping its hat to Kitsch, Australiana, our waters and planet with diverse basket of all things satirical.CLAMBAKE is a fresh delivery of some of the magnificent and unusual creatures the Coastie waterways have to offer through a splendid hand cast net showcasing some of Australia’s best contemporary artists with a side of Coastie Local species.

Come dressed to survive or go down with the ship, gasp as our showcase of Burlesque, Drag, Circus, Cabaret & Sideshow and test float like Rose and sink like Jack.SinkorSwim has a mandatory dress code, Floaties, Buoys, Goggles, wetsuits with glamor, Titanic 1st class cocktail attire, shipwreck sheik, dress to Survive.

This is an 18+ event.
This event contains partial nudity, strong language, with possible strobe lighting and haze.
Doors Open 6:30pm for Drinks, Music and Nibbles & showtime
8:00pm sharp with lock out
Fully accessible venue
We are an accesable Arts and Culture organisation, want in but cant afford it – Volunteer as one of the team for the event!