Festivals & Events

Megafun was engaged by the Commonwealth Games (M2006) to conceive, create and deliver a massive outdoor spectacle along the Yarra River to coincide with the Opening Ceremony.

The event consisted of:
72 floating fish sculptures incorporating lighting, fountains and fireworks,
18 surf boats,
36 Couta boats,
30 other watercraft,
500 staff and volunteers.

It included fireworks from the tops of multiple city buildings, creating a city-wide display never before seen in Melbourne.

This live pageant was a critical component of the ceremonial opening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and was a significant feature of the international broadcast going to approximately 1.5 billion people.

A scaled down version of the fish show was presented every night of the Games.

The entire Yarra Spectacle received wide critical acclaim, with Melbourne and International media praising the use of the Yarra River and City as part of the ceremony.

With a budget of $7 million, the entire project was overseen by Keith Tucker as Creative Produce and managed by Megafun staff.

Commonwealth Games
Festival Melbourne 2006

In addition, Megafun provided the production management and technical support to Arts Projects Australia for the Commonwealth Games’ Cultural Festival.

This Festival incorporated 3 outdoor stages, a circus big top, an outdoor aerial rig, roving performances, regional live sites and key events at the Sidney Myer Music bowl.

The Cultural Festival was the single biggest free outdoor cultural event the City of Melbourne has ever seen.


	Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremonies Megafun was engaged by the Commonwealth Games (M2006) to conceive, create and deliver a massive outdoor spectacle along the Yarra River to coincide with the Opening Ceremony. The event consisted of: 72 floating fish sculptures incorporating lighting, fountains and fireworks, 18 surf boats, 36 Couta boats, 30 other watercraft, 500 staff and volunteers. It included fireworks from the tops of multiple city buildings, creating a city-wide display never before seen in Melbourne. This live pageant was a critical component of the ceremonial opening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and was a significant feature of the international broadcast going to approximately 1.5 billion people. A scaled down version of the fish show was presented every night of the Games. The entire Yarra Spectacle received wide critical acclaim, with Melbourne and International media praising the use of the Yarra River and City as part of the ceremony. With a budget of $7 million, the entire project was overseen by Keith Tucker as Creative Produce and managed by Megafun staff. Commonwealth Games Festival Melbourne 2006 In addition, Megafun provided the production management and technical support to Arts Projects Australia for the Commonwealth Games’ Cultural Festival. This Festival incorporated 3 outdoor stages, a circus big top, an outdoor aerial rig, roving performances, regional live sites and key events at the Sidney Myer Music bowl. The Cultural Festival was the single biggest free outdoor cultural event the City of Melbourne has ever seen.
	St Kilda Festival The St Kilda Festival is a Melbourne institution that has grown in scale enormously over the past few years. Since 2001 Megafun has provided the production management for this event. This festival is now the largest free outdoor music event in Australia attracting up to 400,000 people in one day of celebration.
	St Kilda Film Festival St Kilda's Film Festival is rapidly gaining in scale and reputation. Megafun has provided technical and logistics support for this event since 2002.