Gala Showcase


Gala 2024 - Our Time

Step into the Limelight, the Territory’s creative and performing arts showcase event for public schools, began in 2007 and has grown to become the largest youth Arts event in the ACT. More than 1800 students from over 65 public schools, will work closely with their teachers, professional  artists, tertiary institutions and arts organisations to develop outstanding artistic works for two events.

The aims of Step into the Limelight are:

The theme for the Step Into the Limelight Art Exhibition and Gala Showcase this year is:

Our Time

The Step into the Limelight engages with schools from across the Education Directorate to celebrate our students and the arts in 2024.   This year's production will incorporate students from diverse backgrounds showcasing the incredible work that is taking place in our ACT public schools. Through music and dance we will take audiences on a journey showcasing the talents of our ACT students.

Click here to register your interest for any aspect of the production

Key Step Into the Limelight dates for 2024:

Gala Showcase: Performances on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 September at Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music.  Technical rehearsals will be held on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 September at the venue.

Click here to register an expression of interest - coming soon.

Programs offered and ideas for acts can be found HERE

Have questions? Get in touch with the team at Limelight
Limelight@ed.act.edu.au

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