VSSS- Victorian State School Spectacular
August, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
There will be VSSS rehearsal excursions to John Cain Arena on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12. Students will travel by bus to and from the rehearsal venue, leaving from Albany Rise Primary School.
Please note the early arrival times at Albany Rise Primary School.
The students will be back at school by 7pm on Thursday, September 11 , and 6pm on Friday, September 12.
Students must bring their lunch and a named drink bottle.
Information regarding consent and payment will be available on Compass.
Information regarding what to wear for the rehearsals and performances will be forwarded once VSSS has confirmed details with schools.
| Time and Date | Location | Transport | |
Mass Choir Full dress rehearsal #1 | Thursday, 11th September 8.15am-7pm | John Cain Arena | School will transport students to and from John Cain Arena. |
Mass Choir Full dress rehearsal #2 | Friday, 12th September 7.15am-6pm | John Cain Arena | School will transport students to and from John Cain Arena. |
Performance Day (2 performances) | Saturday 13th September 10.30am-10pm | John Cain Arena | Parents arrange transport for students to and from the arena. Details will be provided closer to the day. |
Thank you again for supporting your child and your school.
Daniel Redfearn
VSSS Musical Director
Ticket Information for VSSS
| We are pleased to announce that tickets for the 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular went on sale via Ticketek at 11am on Thursday 31 July 2025: |
| www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular (the link will go live at that time) |
When is the 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular?
The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular will be held on Saturday 13 September. The performance times are 1:00pm and 6:30pm.
Where is it held? John Cain Arena, Melbourne Park
How long is the performance?
The show is approximately 2hrs 45min (including a 30-minute interval).
Do I need a ticket?
You need a ticket to attend. The performance is fully reserved, allocated seating. We recommend purchasing tickets as soon as possible to choose your seats.
How much are tickets? Adult: $40 Concession: $30 Child (U15): $20 (an additional service fee per transaction applies on all purchases)
There is no ‘pre-sale’, and there is no codeword or special link required. Ticket prices have not increased in the past 10 years
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available through Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular or 132 849.
Ticketek is the ONLY genuine sales outlet.
Mass Choir Seating Recommendations
It is suggested that the most suitable view of the respective sections will be from the following seating sections. These sections should be visible on the Ticketek seating map when patrons are making an online purchase.
Our students are performing in Part Two Section 17, 18, 44, 45, 46, 66, 67, 68
The following dates and times for upcoming rehearsals and VSSS events are provided for families: