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Victorian State Schools Spectacular

The annual Victorian State Schools Spectacular brings together government school communities from across Victoria to produce two three-hour live shows – involving music, dance and circus arts. The 2024 VSSS theme was ‘Splash’, and was performed at John Cain Arena on Saturday 14 September in two performances at 1pm and 6.30pm. 

On the 14th of September, we went to John Cain Arena in Richmond to perform 8 dances in front of around 20,000 people, as well as for live TV (airing in December). We had to attend two full-day rehearsals, as well as lunchtime rehearsals during terms 1, 2, and 3, leading up to the main event. It was such an amazing experience to have the opportunity to perform in front of such a large crowd and dance with all our friends.

Ayana and Nysha (Year 6)

2025 VSSS

Does your child love to dance, sing or play a musical instrument? Or would they like to work in the performing arts or creative industry? 

The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular is inviting students to participate in the program that starts in February and culminates in a live performance at John Cain Arena on Saturday 13 September 2025.

Students can perform on stage or gain hands-on experience behind the scenes across all creative disciplines, under the guidance of industry professionals. The show provides a rare experience to perform in a world-class arena and for a television broadcast.

To register an expression of interest, and for more information on how to audition or take part, please visit the Victorian State Schools Spectacular webpage and complete the online form by Monday 4 November 2024.

Students encouraged to register their interest in taking part include:

  • musicians, dancers and singers
  • those with specialty skills, such as skaters, acrobats, skippers, cheerleaders or circus performers
  • those interested in audio, lighting, film, photography or stage management.

Find out more

For information, refer to the Victorian State Schools Spectacular webpage. For further enquiries, contact the department’s Performing Arts Unit: