THERE will be a ChillOut Parade, pandemic or not, that is the promise from organisers of the 24th annual festival which has been launched with a rainbow of colour.
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The festival has been curated across 10 days from February 27 to March 8, and even if day-to-day restrictions change, organisers have already got that well in hand, with a virtual parade having been designed for those to produce their own home event.
The festival will be headlined on March 7 by Aria-award winner Mo'Ju with a multi-genre, live musical set at the Hepburn Pavilion Amphitheatre.
An outdoor drag jamboree extravaganza on February 28 will feature DJ Argonaut and DuJour along with Polly Filla, Lady Diamond and Jimi the Kween, among others.
This year's event also see the festival debut of the award-winning podcast and live storytelling project Queerstories, with host and director Maeve Marsden and what promises to be a must-hear in-conversation event with 2021 ChillOut festival ambassador, Patricia Karvelas.
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Festival director Michele Bauer said program also includes visual arts and exhibitions, tours, wellbeing events, family activities, picnic days with DJ sets and the famous ChillOut dog show.
"We've carefully curated a festival that offers something for everyone: music, comedy, theatre, talks, tours and a whole lot of queer community pride. Reflective storytelling and activations are only part of it," Ms Bauer said.
"ChillOut 2021 is a time for renewal and joy. There's never been a more important time for festival fans to get back to Daylesford and celebrate the arts and queer pride."
Another feature will be the tree planting day at Lake Daylesford on March 3 where 30 tree will be planted creating the 'Grove of Gratitude' to remember community members past and present.
Most events are ticketed and available now to book.
For more go to chilloutfestival.com.au