Presenting Partner:
NSW Teachers Federation
Southern Stars
The Arena Spectacular
Southern Stars is an annual arena spectacular held in the WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong.
Open to all public schools across NSW, it is an exciting showcase of dance, drama and music performed to a live orchestra by students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Since 2001, more than 50,000 public school students have been given the unforgettable opportunity to experience performing in the event.
With an annual audience of over 12,000, Southern Stars has cemented itself as a highlight in many schools’ annual calendar.
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< Watch some highlights from Southern Stars 2025, captured by our friends at FourthWallMade
#SouthernStars #Stars25
25 years of providing exceptional performance opportunities to students
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We're keen to look back on the last 25 years, while also looking forward to the next 25! Share your Southern Stars memories with us on Social Media,
as well as new moments with #Stars25!
#Stars26 Show Dates
Friday
Saturday
August 28
August 29
Southern Stars 2026
WIN Entertainment Centre - 2026
Our #StarsRetakeTheStage In:
Help our students to soar high, and we will help your brand to fly!
Southern Stars is self-funded and relies upon the generosity of our sponsors, supporters, ticket sales and student participation fees for its continuing existence. Partnering with Southern Stars will increase your brand exposure to audiences of around 11,000 annually and millions of views across social media.
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