Sonder will take place on the lands of the Taungurung peoples. Taungurung are sovereign peoples, and this remains their land. Sovereignty has never been ceded. We pay our respects to elders past and present.














Sonder II - with all the trimmings.

‘Sonder’ is a place of connection through music, in an intimate setting of Victorian/Taungurung bushland.


Sonder: the realisation that each passerby is living a life as complex as your own. It can be an isolating realisation, but it can also be liberating.. and it is often felt at small festivals like this one.

Event Date: 

18th April — 21st April 2025




Location:

Our Friends Farm, Tallarook:
210 Tallarook-Pyalong Rd, Tallarook Victoria, 3659





Getting There And Back:

DRIVING:
Duration: 1.25 hours from Melbourne.
Each car needs a car pass. Please car pool!

If you’re driving, you can enter the festival:
Friday 19th: 12pm-8pm
Saturday 20th: 10am-4pm
Sunday 21st: NO ENTRY PERMITTED


TRAIN:
Melbourne to Tallarook station on the V/Line.
Duration: 1.25 hours
Free shuttle bus service from the train to the festival and back again!
Only a 5 minute bus ride.

SHUTTLE BUS:
Shuttle bus will run:
Friday 19th: 12pm-6pm
Saturday 20th: 10am-4pm
Sunday 21st: LIMITED: 1 bus at 11am and 12pm
Monday 22nd: 10am-3pm

There is a free shuttle bus ticket on Humanitix.
Please purchase one so we know how many people we can expect to be taking the free shuttle bus each day.

If you have any extenuating circumstances regarding travel and the free shuttle bus, please dm us in advance.




When:

In order to ensure the security of the event and the safety of patrons, you will only be able to enter Sonder between:

Friday 18th April
12:00PM - 6:00PM


Saturday 19th April
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM


Sunday 20th April
NO ENTRY


Monday 21st April
NO ENTRY



Rumour has it, you want to volunteer?


Sign Up Here:

VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

That’s great - we need you! Volunteering is the best way get involved in the festival.

You'll go down in history as a part of what we can only assume will be the funnest and most successful festival in history.

Our volunteers will be expected to do 8 hours of work, usually 2 x 4 hours shifts. A 4-day festival is a balancing act, and volunteering is the best way to make sure you get it right. We find that, after a volunteer shift, that every beer tastes better, every snare sounds cleaner, and everyone wants to be your friend (including those legends you met while volunteering).

To get involved, please submit the form by November 28th 2024.

Sonder FAQ

Accessibility:


All areas of the festival can be accessed without stairs. However, Sonder is located on farmland, and as such the accessibility is dependent on the weather. If you live with a disability and wish to attend Sonder, please reach out to us to discuss your needs and we will do our best to accommodate them.


Can you leave and return to Sonder Festival?


You are permitted to leave the site whenever you wish, however once outside, you will be unable to re-enter the festival. There will be no pass-outs or similar concessions.


Will there be first aid on site?

Yes.


Will I need a car pass?


Yes, each car will require 1 car pass. We strongly recommend carpooling in order to limit environmental impact.


Will there be a camping area?


Yes, there will be a designated camping area where patrons can camp. Camping is included with a 3 day ticket.


Can I bring my own alcohol to Sonder Festival?


Yes, Sonder festival is BYO. There will also be a licensed area to purchase alcohol, where restrictions will apply. No glass is permitted into the festival. Cars and bags will be searched, and any glass will be confiscated.


Can I change the name on the Ticket?


You will need to arrange your own name change through Tixel. We take no responsibility for name changes. No tickets sold on tixel will be authorised. Our trusted re sale partner is humanitix


Drugs at Sonder Festival:


We want you to be safe at all times. We do not condone behaviour which is unsafe, including taking drugs. Please behave responsibly and respectfully, and take care of your mates.


What if I feel unwell?


If you require assistance, please reach out to a staff member. Staff are here to support you and will not pass judgement. Your safety is our top priority.


Will there be drinking water provided on site?


Yes, there will be drinking water provided. We strongly recommend that you bring enough water to last the weekend and bring a reusable drinking bottle. Cups will not be provided.


Food options on site:


Rest assured your bellies will be full with a delicious selection of bars, food trucks, coffee and juice on site for purchase. More information on food options will be available closer to the festival date.


Is cash accepted on site?


Availability of cash and Efpots payments will depend on the store. As a general rule, Sonder will accept cash and card. Eftpos will be available. Please bring cash just in case.

Waste management on site:


Please bring your own rubbish bags and keep your campsite clean. There will be recycling bins available in the village for cans and other recyclables.

Sonder is a leave no trace event and we aim to reduce waste and impact to the site as much as possible.

If you have any queries, about any aspect of the festival that we haven’t been able to address in the FAQ. Feel free to throw us a line with any feedback or questions at the link

Follow us on Instagram for regular updates, and other news regarding lineups and festival info


©Sonder Festival 2025
Event created, produced, and run by 188 Naarm Pty Ltd. Artwork and branding by Ethan Etheridge. Website Design by Kyle Lewendon
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