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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 a 70-minute community performance on stage at Hay Bales 2026, where participants will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to open for Australian superstar Jessica Mauboy, this year’s festival headliner. 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.
Gates open: 5:00pm Show begins: 6:30pm (there is music before that but not the main show)
Camping ticket holders can see access details below.
🚗 Parking
Parking will be available at the festival site. Event signage and volunteers will help guide vehicles on arrival.
Please follow directions from staff and volunteers to help keep traffic flowing safely.
🏕 Camping
Camping site access opens from 12pm so you can get settled ahead of the evening and will close at 12pm Sunday.
Please follow directions from staff when arriving to access the designated camping area.
Festival gates will still open from 5:00pm, so please do not attempt to access the event site earlier than this. Social Grounds Espresso will be set up for campers on site from 12-2pm, and will be serving a variety of coffees etc If you’d like to add camping to your ticket, you can purchase a camping pass here.
🪑Chair Hire & Seating
If you pre-booked chair hire, your chair will be available for collection from the Info Tent inside the venue.
A limited number of chairs may still be available on the night; however availability cannot be guaranteed.
We recommend bringing your own chair or picnic rug to ensure you have a comfortable place to sit.
🍔 Food Options
A range of food vendors will be available on the night, including:
Spice Cartel: Nachos, burritos, loaded fries.
Moora Lion’s Food Van: Classic Lions menu
Pinoy BBQ & Sweet Pink Treats: Filipino BBQ & Desserts
Acai Sunset: Açai bowls, fruit smoothies and Dubai chocolate.
Frozen Yoghurt: Self-serve frozen yogurt with choose your own toppings
You’re also welcome to bring your own picnic if you prefer.
👜 Bag Checks
Bag checks will be conducted at entry 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 • First aid services provided by St John Ambulance and local volunteer firefighters • Info Tent – programs, chair hire collection, MPAC bookings and general assistance
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 on Thursday 26 or Friday 27 if you'd like to wear it ahead of the festival.
📖 Festival Program
You can view the digital festival program here:
Moora Hay Bales Festival 2026 » Shire of Moora
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 in public areas of the event.
Designated smoking areas will be clearly marked around the site. – A designated smoking area, we only need one.
🚫 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
Security 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 and security reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if behaviour becomes disruptive or unsafe.
What to Bring
To make the most of your evening, we recommend bringing:
• A chair or picnic rug • Layers of clothing if the temperature drops • Your ticket (digital or printed) • Your phone or camera to capture the night • Any snacks you’d like to bring for yourself or little ones
We can’t wait to see everyone come together for an incredible night of music featuring over 120 performers and headliner Jessica Mauboy.
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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