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River Fest 2025

Saturday 29th November

from 2pm

Thirlmere Steam Museum

FREE ENTRY

Book Tickets - Student Performances
Book Tickets - Community Groups - Choir, Mens Music Cave, Youth Bands

About River Fest

Each year, River Fest is a highlight event for River Road, where we proudly showcase student work across music, film, coding and robotics, visual art, and urban art projects. This creative arts festival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our students' progress and achievements while introducing our community programs and groups.

Festival Times

This year, the festival will have three parts to accommodate all our individual student performances and then transition to youth bands and community groups.

  • Part 1: 2:30 pm–4pm – Student Performances (for teachers: Alexandra, Bella, Neill, Patrick, Erika)

  • Part 2: 4pm–6pm – Student Performances (for teachers Finn, Jackson, Mollie, Nathan, Samantha)

  • Part 3: 6pm-8pm - Student Bands and Community Groups (Youth Bands, Dilly Choir, Men’s Music Cave)

Running Order

Part 1: 2:30 pm–4pm

Braeden Mackrill

Emily Erwin

Hudson Bulger Craig

Susie Spinks-Earl

Zachary Hall

Natalie

Valerija Lepore

Violin Student group performance

Christian Lim

Xander Egan

Austin Lewer

Henry Kimball

Leighton Charles

Tracy Herne

Thomas Bowden

Grace Owers

Isabella Egan

Amyra Zayne Durable

Samuel Ellul

Amity Ferguson

Benjamin Matthies

Charlie Bentham

Leila Dickson

Sibella Keith

Evie Smith

Ella Den

Fergus Tilley

Rosalie Andresen

Part 2: 4pm–6pm

Esra

Zoe-Grace Gavella

Daisy Caldwell

Liam Newell

Chantel Benbow

Harper Babula

Linlada (lydia) Pholpo

Sonny Reiman

Violet Jackson

Sidney

Stephen Perin

Hugh Elder

Scout Eccleston

Linlada (lydia) Pholpo (individual)

Jaxon Kaya

Anthony Falzon

Kaian Elson

Audrey Kaya

Amaya Liddelow

Aster Jeffries

Elizabeth Dunlop

Charlie

Isabella Heath

Jessica Bowden

Rosalie Walker

Oliver Frederiksen

Delilah Naylor

Sophie Tregoning

Ayda Inman & Lachlan

Bella Chu & Alexandra Simpson

Part 3: 6:30pm–8:30pm

Dilly Choir

Men’s Music Cave

Swollen Finger

Winebox

Sleepless Awakening

 

Student Works 2025

2025 Student Works Album

The 2025 Student Works Album is an optional activity that features recordings from students who chose to engage in our Production Pathway, giving them access to real recording studio environments, professional gear, and music production software.

Students had the freedom to record a performance, write and produce an original song, or explore sound in their own way — using the studio as a space for self-expression, creativity, and experimentation.

Each track captures a moment of creative growth, showcasing students stepping into the studio, developing confidence, and bringing their ideas to life. The album is a celebration of individuality, creative voice, and the process of making music in a supportive, real-world studio setting.

School Days
Alexis
Always Remember us this way
Amaya
How Far I_ll Go
Aster
Lover You Should've Come Over
Audrey
Untitled
Avery and Arrabella
Control
Ayda
Lord Of The Flies
Asher
Momma's Boy
Ben
Lord Of The Fries
Asher
Untitled
Braeden
Marriage is a Dungeon
Bridgette
Original Jam
Brock
Buddy Holly
Scout Eccleston
California
Sidney
Lover
Charlotte
Ode to Joy
Christine
I Had Some Help
Cooper
How Far I'll Go
Delilah (feat. Mollie)
Immigrant Song
Drue
Talking in Your Sleep
Eden
Talking in Your Sleep
Elias
Ordinary
Ella
Break (karaoke version)
Elliot
Traitor
Emily
Everlong
Ethan
Everlasting Dreams
Stephen Perin
Fallen Down
James Mertin
Original Song
Frankie
Für Elise
Esra
Great Balls of Fire
Ryan
Rock Beat
Hamish
All I Want For Christmas
Harriet
Celestial
Hudson
Hugo's Song
Hugo
Combined Autre ete lapres
Isabella
You are My Sunshine
Isabella
Immigrant Song
Issac
When we were young
Jessica
Dance Monkey
Jude
House of the Rising Sun
Kaian
Northern Downpour (guitar)
Lani
Inside Out
Leila
Purple Sneakers
Luke
Bags (Guitar)
Mari
Your Idol
Music Discovery Group Moss Vale
Ode To Joy Trap
Amyra
Original Song
Hugh Elder
Lonley day
Olivia
Save Your Tears
Presley
The Only Exception
Renee
Your Idol (guitar)
Rosie
Castle on the Hill
Sebastian
Sebastien- Sunshine of Your Love + Wethands
Sebastien
Seven Nation Army
Lydia
Rainbow
Sienna
Sophie's Song
Sophie
Spiral Bass
Jack
Stargazing
Daisy Caldwell
Fate of Ophelia
Susie
Anything
Tabitha
The Creative Creativity Song
Annabelle and Miles
The Green Sheep
Isaac
The Inner Courtyard
Zoe
Wonderwall
Theo
Stay
Vann
Zach's Original Song
Zach
Traitor
Emily
Standup
Tyler
Country Road
Tracey
Original Composition
Eli
Original Improvisation
Opal
Waltzing Matilda
Grace
Violin
Erika
Romanza
Anthony
Stars Amongst The Darkness
Aster
Five Little Ducks - Home Among The Gum Trees
Adam
Fallin
Harry
 

 

Student Works 2024

The 2024 Student Works Album is a thrilling mix of creative arts and music-making.

Our Student Album is an optional project that gives our awesome students an opportunity to produce a piece of music, film or visual art. Thanks to all the students that wanted to be part of this special album! You should all be super proud of yourselves!

Music Tracks

Raw
Abigail
BINGO distorted
Benjamin
When the Saints go Marching In
Benjamin
Ode To Joy
Christine
Samsung
DJ Danny
Swedish Fish
DJ Dansters
Turkish March
Georgia
Harp Song
Leila
Twinkle Twinkle
Harriet
Entertainer Distorted
Isabella
Sleigh Bell
Isabella
Up that Hill
Isabella
Love Story
Jorja
Old German Dance
Madi
Jingle Bells in G
Naina
Ode to Joy
Toby
Black Pearl Jam
Theo
Riptide Piano
Theo
White Horse (Taylor Swift) Guitar Cover
Emily Erwin
Elemental
Andre
Tomorrow (Silverchair) Guitar Cover
Lani
Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes) Guitar Cover
Ronan
Piano Medley
Wesley
Enter Sandman (Metallica) Guitar Cover
Heath
The Unforgiven (Metallica) Guitar Cover
Oliver
I want you back (The Jackson 5) Bass Cover
Jaxon
Drumming by Christian
Christian
Drumming by Ethan
Ethan
Drumming by Hayden
Hayden
Drumming by Henry
Henry
Drumming by Ryder
Ryder
Drumming by Anakin
Anakin
Drumming by Chase
Chase
Drumming by Cooper
Cooper
Drumming by Kaleah
Kaleah
Drumming by Xander
Xander
Good Riddance
Ethan
Music by Sophie
Sophie
Music by Grace
Grace
Mad World
Evie
Mary Had A Little Lamb
Francesca
T.N.T. 2.0
Conor
The Dead Rebel - Harry
Harry
Jingle Bells
Daniel
Music by Braedon
Braedon
Music by Luke
Luke
Flowers
Presley

Films

Photo Album

 

Music Tracks

 
I've Got You
Paige
Original Track
Andre
Download
Angels
Cara
Tornado
Cooper
Highway to Hell (by ACDC)
Heath
Back to Black
Grace
My Life
Asher
Ukulele Piece
Ashton
Original Composition
Dali
Paper Hearts
Katie
If the Moon
Chloe
Everlong
Deegan
Acousmatic Piece
Joey
Music Track
Kai
Original Composition
Aston
Nothing Else Matters
Clancy
Dark Room!!
Cooper
The Land
Charles
Original Music
Emily
Em A Chords
Olive
Original Piece
Kit
Original Track
Isabella
Guitar Chords
Ben
Original Composition
Janelia
Original Track
Maxie
Original Piece
Mackiah
Perfect
Sachi
Original Track
Noah
Original Track
Xander
Try (by Pink)
Charlotte
Original Track
Willow
Original Track
Xavier
Couch Potato
Gavin
True Blue (by John Williamson)
Grace
Improvised Piano
Kate Hickey
Sausage Icecream
Isabella
Guitar Piece
Oscar
Piano Piece
Laura
Jingle Bells
Will
Slim Shady Theme
Jackson
Nothing Else Matters
Jake
Hey Jude
Theo
Mary Had a little Lamb & Three Blind Mice
Madeline
Flute Piece
Violet
w6n
Finn
original song
Wednesday Group
Drum Medley
Drum Students
Original Piece
Oscar
We Will Rock You
Lachlan
Jingle Bells
Ava and Chelsea
Song Dance
Harry
You Belong to Me
Hannah
Piano
Naina
Orginal Track
Monday 4:30pm Group
Am I Not Pretty Enough
Harriet & Amelia
We will Rock You
Joe
Music Track
Brayden
Music Track
Emily

 

Films

 
 

Christmas Project featuring Youth Bands and Dilly Choir

 

 

2023 Photo Album

 
 
 
 
 
Ukulele Composition
Ashton
Download
Teen Spirit Black Widow
Dali
Centuries (Drum Crew)
Brock, Addison, Jai, Eli, Blake, Riley, Zach, Harvey, Reeve, Lincoln, Monty, Emma, Henry
Piano Piece
Emily
Believer
Frankie, Addison, Althea
Original Piano Piece
Joe
Original Song
Oliver
Original Composition
Sean
The Devils Swing
William. (Liam)
Smoke on the Water
Ruben
Piano Piece
Elizabeth
Sweet Child O Mine
Joshua
Bombtrack
Josh
I'll be There
Dakota
Jingle Bells
Hudson
Jingle Bells
River
Meditation Piece
Joey
Guardian of the Former Seas
Liam
Welcome to the Devils Layer
Cooper
The Magic Seal
Charlie
Orignal Composition
Abbie, Braiden, Cameron
Piano Piece
Eliza
When September Ends
Evie
Original Guitar Piece
Hudson
I believe in a Thing Called Love
Jordan
Cheap Wine
Samuel
Joelene
Stefanie
The Other One
Ryan
Freak
Eloise
Guitar Composition
Ethan
Gone
Claire
The Climb
Lachlan
Jingle Bells
Lachlan/Flynn/Hudson
Jingle Bells
Lipina
Original Composition
Sean
The Devils Swing
Liam
Original Composition
Micha
 
 

Videos

 

 

Hill Top Creative Works

The following demonstrates some of the creative works produced during our sessions with Hill Top Youth throughout August and September 2023

This program was delivered in partnership with Wingercarribee Shire Council and Hill Top Community Association.[=]

 

Illuminate Festival

This year, our community groups took the main stage and provided outr community a rocking performance in cluding our Wollondilly mens Music Cave (with spcecila guest Gracie), the Dilly Choir, and our Youth Bands!