Joy bringers. Mischief Makers.
Award-winning performers. Public space spectacle creators.
Who are BEEF?
The Brunswick East Entertainment Festival are professional joy-makers. They activate public spaces, events and festivals bringing lightness, play and a whole lot of heart wherever they go. Created in response to the 2020 pandemic lockdowns, 4 award winning performers began dancing on their front lawn every day. Dressed in pink workout wear and colourful wigs the group went viral, attracting national news coverage and building a loyal following.
The lockdowns have ended but BEEF continues to thrive, bringing laughter, dance and connection to public spaces all over Victoria.
They specialise in dance-based performance, with a focus on positivity and inclusion.
BEEF are excellent at:
Activating public spaces
Entertaining queues of people
Attracting attention; gathering passersby
Communicating specific messaging
Breaking the ice between patrons or guests
Bringing a sense of shared joy
Team/community building
PROJECTS!
MATILDA'S POP UP PERFORMANCE
A guerilla pop up performance to celebrate the Tillies coming back to Australia.
Marvel Stadium 30th May.
Contact us on: thewholesomehour@gmail.com for more information.
AUDITION NOTICE CLOSED
Brunswick East Entertainment Festival is auditioning for a new show to be performed at Melbourne Fringe Festival 2025.
What we’re looking for:
Performers with experience in Improvised Movement, Dance and Physical Theatre. Training in choral movement, School of Fish or Flocking is ideal.
Deadline: COB May 23rd
BOIZ+ CLOSED
In May 2025 we ran a succesful dance series!
A Boi Band improvised movement class for people of all genders and experience levels. Classes covered choral movement, solos and duos. We dressed up in our sickest Boi Band attire and danced together.
JOY+ CLOSED
SUCCESFUL COMMUNITY PROJECT 2024
Brunswick East Entertainment Festival (BEEF) ran a series of free weekly dancing and movement workshops for older people that culminated in a special public performance the 2024 Glenroy Festival.
Be in touch to enquire about this project!
What We've Got
Roving entertainment and public spectacles
The Famous Love Heart Dancers
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!
The Famous Love Heart Dancers are 100% positivity. They dance to a dynamic, high energy playlist and greet everyone with joy. They break down social barriers instantly as they greet every stranger as if they are already good friends. The elation is irresistible for anyone who engages with them. As seen on Channel 9 News, The Morning Show and in The Age.
Previous gigs: Richmond AFLW, Pentridge Precinct Activations, Moonee Ponds Council Activations.
The Dancing Christmas Trees
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell tree.
The happiest Christmas trees you've ever met! Bringing joyful vibes wherever they go, this performance suits any end-of-year event or activation. A suprising, dynamic and delightful way to bring holiday joy. Accompanied by upbeat secular Christmas music the performers dance in unison and pose for photos, greeting passersby and wishing people ‘happy holidays’.
Previous gigs: Carlton Inc., Coburg Traders
The Rockers
Oooh... Barracuda!
The Rockers are a dancing trio of characters who rove about public space with a killer playlist from the 70s. They are an instant rock concert and the mosh is infectious. People often dance with them or sing along. The Rockers embody radical freedom, they are a throwback to the rebellious and revolutionary times of Patti Smith and Led Zeppelin.
Previous gigs: Brunswick Music Festival, St Kilda Festival
The Dancing Matildas
We are the champions my friend!
An ode to Australia’s Sporting Sweethearts. The Dancing Matildas are part soccer team, part mime troupe, part dance squad. They run drills, play games, stage penalty shootouts and erupt into joyous group dance numbers.
This act can be scaled down to 3 performers, or all the way up to a full 11 piece soccer team including goalie. Perfect for sporting themed events!
Previous gigs: Midsumma Festival, Melbourne University
Boi Band Battle Royal
It's gonna be me.
Boi Band Battle Royale is here! This spectacular public activation is a dance-off between two epic boi bands - The Frontstreet Boiz and OuttaSYNC. Brimming with 90s/00s Video Hits nostalgia. The boiz bring their own boombox blasting bangers from N*SYNC, Backstreet Boys and Five and more.
Originally commissioned by City of Melbourne and Midsumma Festival. BBBR can be scaled up or down to suit your event. It works well in outdoor spaces, piazzas and amphitheatres.
Previous gigs: Federation Square, Midsumma Festival, Melbourne Uni
Tennis Trio
Hit me with your best shot!
A sporty activation for sports themed events! Commissioned by Barkly Square Shopping Centre's Australian Open Activation. This trio dance in unison to upbeat tracks like 'Let's Get Loud' and 'I Like to Move It Move It'. They punctuate their tennis dancing with comic skits and routines of mimed tennis.
Previous gigs: Barkly Square Australian Open Activations, PTV Summer of Suprises
Walk Watchers
Eyes up, phones down!
We teamed up the with TAC, Graffiti Group and Eddie Fitzpatrick to create and deliver a roving public activation to compliment their safe walking campaign during Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2021.
These hilarious and lovable blokes highlighted safety awareness throughout the CBD. Best way to educate? Comedy.
Image by Leo Farrell
Gallery
Snapshots from our International Dance Day event in Brunswick.
