“Michelle and Stevie have captured the imagination and hearts of Melburnians; inspiring us to aim high and work hard to achieve our goals,” the Lord Mayor said.
“They are the perfect representation of what a Moomba monarch should be and we are delighted to have them on board as our King and Queen for 2016.”
Moomba, Australia’s largest community festival, will delight the crowds this Labour Day Weekend (11 - 14 March) with free events for all ages along the banks of Melbourne’s iconic Yarra River.
Friday night programming will expand in 2016, with the FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands Grand Final kicking off on the Main Stage from 5pm, followed by headliners Alpine at 8:30pm.
The Moomba Skate Park will host the Drop the Hammer’ Best Trick Skateboard Competition from 6pm, while the Yarra River will be pumping with a full Moomba Masters watersports program, including the Men’s Night Jump.
The famous Moomba Carnival will be open to the public from 6pm, with a new family-friendly Friday Fun Pass on offer: $35 for unlimited rides from 6pm-9pm available for pre-purchase via the Moomba website.
Chair of Council’s Marketing Melbourne portfolio Councillor Beverley Pinder-Mortimer, said Moomba is now in its 62nd year and has etched itself into the hearts of Melburnians.
“Each year, more than one million visitors flock to Birrarung Marr and Alexandra Gardens for the City of Melbourne’s four-day event,” Cr Pinder-Mortimer said.
“Moomba offers a program of free, family friendly activities and showcases all that is uniquely Melbourne.”
Moomba’s Main Arena will play host to headline acts including iconic Melbourne bands Alpine, British India and Tim Rogers & The Bamboos, plus an array of incredible Australian music talent.
Festival favourite the Birdman Rally will be back for 2016, with competitors plunging into the Yarra River for charity from 12pm on Sunday 13 March.
For further information and full program details visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/moomba
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