POWFest 2026
Description
A Festival with a Purpose. POWFest is an annual event to celebrate our mountain communities, support local businesses, raise awareness for the harms of fossil fuels and learn how to protect our alpine environment – all while celebrating the lead up to the 2026 winter season through live music, food, art and conversation!
POWFest is a free event that features artists, stallholders, panel, and workshops.
Show your POWFest ticket at the door for a free raffle entry — over $900 RRP worth of gear is up for grabs from Nobody’s Princess, XTM, POW, and Mountain Safety Collective!
Lineup
Hypnotic State
12:15 - 1:15pm
changoTRee
2:45 - 5:00pm
Samara Bright
5:15 - 6:00pm
Agenda
- 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
PANEL: After the Winter Olympics and Paralympics - The Future of Winter Sports
Sport holds a special cultural relevance in the hearts of Australians, and winter sport is front of mind for those who call the Alps home. In the wake of Australia’s best ever Winter Olympic performance in Milano Cortina 2026, what comes next for winter sports at home? As climate change reshapes our alpine seasons, this panel brings together athletes, scientists and community voices to explore what the future holds for our snow and mountain communities that make this achievement possible. This is a conversation about parts of our mountain culture that are at risk under climate change, and what we can still do to protect our alpine future. Panellists: Mia ‘Miff’ Rennie — Sports Commentator & Freestyle Skier Liana France — Para Alpine Skier Dr. Andrew Watkins — Climate Scientist Paul Manders — XTM Global Sales Manager Moderated by Dr. Lily O’Neill — Lawyer & POW Director
- 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
WORKSHOP: Climate Convos
Want to join the cause but don’t know where to start? Join us to find out how to make a difference in your community, build confidence in chatting all things climate change, and learn more about the Make Polluters Pay campaign that is gaining momentum in communities across Australia.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
WORKSHOP: Marked by Mountains Alpine Art
Drop in, pick up a pencil, and stay as long as you like. This open drawing space invites all ages to explore what the mountains mean to you. Whether it’s a memory, a feeling, or a place you long for. Join local guest artist Elise Marcianti and Emma Baxter from POW in exploring ideas together in a collaborative environment. No experience needed, just curiosity.
- 5:00 pm
RAFFLE
Over $900 RRP of gear prizes are up for grabs from Nobody’s Princess, XTM, POW, and Mountain Safety Collective!! Winner must be present at time of drawing to claim prize.
- 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
WORKSHOP / COMPETITION: How quick can you put on a pair of snow chains?
Ever find yourself getting ushered into the chains bay, hoping that you can remember how to put those damn things on? Or fancy yourself an expert? This workshop / competition is for you! Our friends at Hoys will be running through a quick lesson on how to put chains on, followed by a competition (with prizes) on who can get them on the fastest! Come on down and flex those snow-chain skills.
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sustainable Stalls
Stalls in the Paddock featuring local artists, environmental groups, facepainting, and an igloo!
Gallery
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
