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WONDERWALLS 2017

It’s hard to walk the historic streets of Port Adelaide these

days and not stumble across some stunning street art. Its

contrast against the quaint maritime heritage is often striking

and its scale often enormous.

For this, we can thank the fantasticWonderwalls Festival. It first

graced our humble streets in 2015, bringing more than twenty

highly acclaimed artists to Port Adelaide and adding an extra

layer of vibrancy we never knew we needed, but now can’t live

without.

And there’s more to come.This year, with thanks to Renewal

SA, City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council and the creative

expertise of Joel Van Moore, the official Wonderwalls Festival is

returning 21-23 April; with live painting from international and

local mural artists alike gracing every nook, cranny and available

square of wall they can find.

Whilst watching the artists create breathtaking grand scale

works of art in just one weekend, the festival will also entail

street parties, artist talks where you can get up close and

personal with a panel of artists, guided walking tours, Canon

photography walks, workshops, street food, live music and so

much more.

Curator of Wonderwalls Festival, Joel Van Moore

(more commonly known as Vans The Omega), is a man

constantly buzzing with enthusiasm. It must be contagious, as

his friends and collaborators bring about the same effervescent

energy to the Port.

“It’s 100% about bringing what I love to my home town,” says

Joel. “I spent 15 years travelling the world and painting

non-stop… I created an international family of people who

are incredibly talented and passionate, and now I get to bring

them to the Port.”

Joel’s personal talent can be seen dotted throughout the

streets of the entire state and doesn’t appear to be stopping

any time soon “Oh I have so many ideas and they never

stop evolving.”

Be sure to come along and soak up Port Adelaide’s buzzing

atmosphere whilst watching artistic magic unfold.

Wonderwalls will run from 21-23 April 2017, throughout the

streets of Port Adelaide. More information at: