A festival of music, art and ocean wonder.

21 November 2026

4pm - 9pm

Moort-ak Waadiny /
Wellington Square

Black line drawings of corals, sea creatures, musical instruments, and festival scenes.

For one unforgettable night, Scott Reef rises from the wild waters of Australia’s northwest and comes alive in the heart of Perth.

Great Australian bands and performers fill the night with music. Families create, explore and gather beneath a glowing underwater world. There will be hands-on activities, delicious food and unexpected discoveries around every corner. 

This is Scott Reef Rising.

Underwater scene featuring coral reefs and small fish swimming in the background.

Lineup

FAQs

Set Times


DJ FROM 4:00PM BETWEEN SETS

ROK RILEY


4:00-6:00PM

KIDS CRAFT WORKSHOPS BY CURIOUS LEGENDS


4:15-4:45PM

ANNA SCHNEIDER


5:15-6:00PM

NICHOLAS ALLBROOK


6:10-6:15PM

TIM WINTON


6:15-6:30PM

SPECIAL GUEST TBA


7:00-7:30PM

EMERGENT SEA BY CURIOUS LEGENDS


7:35-8:35PM

ELECTRIC FIELDS


Close-up of a whale puppet with vibrant blue colors, showing the whale's eye, mouth, and part of its body.

Come and meet Scott Reef

Scott Reef is an ancient coral atoll off the Kimberley coast in Western Australia.

It’s a precious and diverse marine ecosystem, a feeding ground for migrating whales, and a home to at-risk species like the green sea turtle and the dusky sea snake. 

But Scott Reef is under threat. Gas company Woodside wants to drill up to 57 wells around Scott Reef. This risks catastrophic oil spills and threatens this precious ecosystem.

Scott Reef Rising is your chance to experience the wonder of Scott Reef.

For one night only, this extraordinary world will rise from the ocean and come to life in the heart of Boorloo/Perth.

Let’s rise up, let’s dance, let’s save Scott Reef!

Underwater view of a vibrant coral reef with various corals and small fish swimming around.
A sea turtle swimming in deep blue water.
Aerial view of a coral reef meeting the ocean, with clear turquoise water around the reef and darker blue open sea.

Event Partners

Scott Reef Rising is brought to you by:

Business Supporters

Thank you to these businesses for their donations and in-kind support of Scott Reef Rising: