Launceston Old Tafe Sessions
Old Tafe Sessions are an all-day arty party at Launceston’s ‘reUNIÓN district’ (the Old Tafe building). This festival party-hub is home to our art-filled Fantastic Futures building takeover, summery evening concerts in the quadrangle, and the raucous Punk Bunker. Entry is free, but you’ll still need to register for a free ticket.
Friday 17–Sunday 19 February, 1pm–11pm
Accessibility Information
Physical access
The Paterson Street entrance is level. The Wellington Street entrance is accessible via a ramp, but it does have a narrow point (1m). There are lifts within the building. Accessible viewing platforms will be available, contact the Bookings & Enquiries team by emailing tickets@mona.net.au or calling +61 (3) 6277 9978.
Full wheelchair access
Paterson Street entrance is fully accessible. The Wellington Street entrance is accessible via a ramp, but it does have a narrow point.
Accessible parking nearby
Accessible parking at Paterson Street West (79–83 Paterson Street) with seven accessible spaces, lift and accessible toilet (cubicle open 24 / 7). This carpark is 150m from the venue.
Auslan interpretation
If you're coming to the Old Tafe Sessions on Saturday, Kae Tempest's set will be Auslan interpreted by Auslan Stage Left.
Accessible toilets
There are 2 accessible toilets total on site—one in B block ground floor, and one in A block ground floor. See Mona Foma staff if you're having trouble finding them.
Quiet spaces/break out rooms for sensory relief
Block A, Room A1-04 (ground floor). Follow the signs; see Mona Foma staff if you need help finding it.
Old Tafe Sessions: Friday
Read more >Featuring The Chills, Chikchika and I Hold the Lion’s Paw. Also happening during the day: Fantastic Futures.
Tickets on the doorFriday 17 February, 1–11pm
Subject to capacity
Old Tafe Sessions: Saturday
Read more >Featuring Kae Tempest, Yirinda, and Turiya Always—Celebrating Alice Coltrane. Also happening during the day: Fantastic Futures and Lost in Place.
Tickets on the doorSaturday 18 February, 1–11pm
Subject to capacity
Old Tafe Sessions: Sunday
Read more >Featuring Perturbator, Soccer Mommy and Parvyn. Also happening during the day: Fantastic Futures and Lost in Place.
Tickets on the doorSunday 19 February, 1–11pm
Subject to capacity
Fantastic Futures
Read more >Head into the decommissioned shell of the old Launceston Tafe—a place that once promised ‘Fantastic Futures’—for an exhibition of genuine and manufactured 'coming-togetherness'. Entry is free, but you’ll still need to register for a free ticket as part of the Old Tafe Sessions. Select a day below.
Friday 17–Sunday 19 February, 1–7pm
Punk Bunker
Read more >Loud sounds in a concrete box. Part of the Old Tafe Sessions. Get your ticket here.
Friday 17–Sunday 19 February, 7–11pm
(whenever there's not music on the main stage)
Lost in Place
I Hold the Lion’s Paw x Yumi Umiumare + Taka Takiguchi (滝口貴)
Read more >Durational performance of electro-ambient psychedelic jazz, accompanied by live dance in the fluid, slow-moving butoh tradition. Part of the Old Tafe Sessions. Get your ticket here.
Saturday 18–Sunday 19 February, 1pm
Book Club: Friday
Read more >Featuring Ace Wood, Lucinda Shannon, L$F and Wavyrager.
$30
Buy ticketsFriday 17 February, 11pm–2am
Book Club: Saturday
Read more >Featuring Nayuka Gorrie, Big Data and Jex Wang.
$30
Buy ticketsSaturday 18 February, 11pm–2am
Book Club: Sunday
Read more >Featuring Chloe Alison Escott and priya.
$30
Buy ticketsSunday 19 February, 11pm–2am
The Director
APHIDS
Read more >A theatre show among the art: an ex-funeral director and a theatre director walk into a room. Watch them stumble along the fine line between the macabre, playful and tragic as they explore death and the industry that surrounds it. (90min)
$20
Buy ticketsFriday 17–Sunday 19 February, 3–4.30pm
*this is a smoke free event with a designated smoking area.
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