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The Moora Music Project is a year-long community music initiative designed to bring people together, build skills, and celebrate the incredible talent within our region. In partnership with Australian Baroque and Mirabilis, the project offers local residents – from school-aged children to seniors – the opportunity to learn, rehearse and perform alongside professional musicians, culminating in a major community showcase at the Hay Bales Festival.
More than 31 local musicians, four school choirs, the Badgingarra Women’s Choir, family bands, and instrumental ensembles are taking part, developing musical ability, confidence, teamwork and performance experience. The project strengthens community connections across Moora, Miling, St Joseph’s and Badgingarra, providing high-quality arts access in a regional setting and fostering pride in our local creativity. As part of Seniors Week, visiting specialists Helen (Australian Baroque) and Mary-Anne (Massed Choir) delivered community concerts, school visits and mentoring sessions, offering participants valuable artistic guidance and helping build momentum as the project progresses.
The Moora Music Project will culminate in two shows that will both consist of a 70-minute community performance on stage. This experience showcases the power of community collaboration and celebrates music as a source of connection, wellbeing and regional vibrancy.
To support learning and participation, a full series of workshops, rehearsals and development sessions is available for all registered musicians and choir members.
Everything You Need To Know
With Hay Bales Festival 2026 just around the corner, here’s everything you need to know before the night. We can’t wait to welcome you to Moora for what’s shaping up to be a fantastic evening of music and community.
🎟 Tickets
Please have your ticket ready to present when you arrive. You can either:
• Show your digital ticket on your phone • Bring a printed copy
Once scanned, you’ll receive a wristband which allows re-entry if you leave the venue. Please keep your wristband on if you plan to return.
🚗 Parking
Public parking will be available in the Shire carpark or opposite the Shire building.
🏕 Camping
Limited camping sites are available at the Moora Caravan and Chalet Park if you are travelling to the show and wish to stay the night.
Click here to book online.
🍔 Food Options
A range of food vendors will be available on the night.
👜 Bag Checks
Bag checks will be conducted when entering the MPAC for everyone’s safety, so please allow a little extra time when arriving.
Please note:
• BYO alcohol is not permitted and will be confiscated if found • You are welcome to bring your own food and snacks
🚻 Facilities
Facilities available on site include:
• Toilets (including accessible toilet) • Food vendors • Merchandise stall • Local makers markets
Staff and volunteers can be identified by event t-shirts and/or orange lanyards.
👕 Festival Merch
Hay Bales Festival merchandise will be available on the night.
If you pre-ordered merch, it can be collected from the merchandise stall.
Merch includes:
• T-shirts • Caps • Stubby holders • Stickers Numbers will be limited on the night, so purchasing early online is recommended.
You can also collect pre-ordered merchandise from the Shire office if you'd like to wear it ahead of the festival.
📖 Festival Program
You can view the digital festival program here:
The program includes the set list, performance order and timings for the evening.
A limited number of printed programs will also be available on the night — perfect for collecting performer signatures as a keepsake.
🚭 Smoking
Smoking or vaping is not permitted within the MPAC or gardens.
🚫 Items Not Permitted
To help keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone, the following items are not permitted:
• BYO alcohol • Glass bottles or containers • Illegal substances • Drones • Sharp items
Event staff may confiscate prohibited items or refuse entry if necessary.
🤝 Respectful Behaviour
Hay Bales is all about bringing the community together for a great night of music.
We encourage everyone to relax, have fun and enjoy the evening, while remaining respectful of those around them. Event staff reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if behaviour becomes disruptive or unsafe.
We can’t wait to see everyone come together for an incredible night of music featuring over 90 local performers!
If you have any questions ahead of the event, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
See you there,
Shire of Moora
Special thanks to Nutrien Ag, Topp Dogg, IGA, Maradah Farm, Annadale Farm, Brenton Gale and Nick Watts for their support.
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