NEW in 2026 — Resonate Wild card Event

Saturday 25TH JULY​

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We’re thrilled to announce that in 2026, Resonate will introduce an all-new Wild Card Event giving your students the chance to take part in two epic workshops and perform live at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre.

​​The Wild Card Event Is Great For:

• NSW & ACT based high schools with a Dance Team of 20+ students.

• High Schools who have thought about participating in the Australian Dance Festival in September but worry about whether the event may be too overwhelming for their students.

• Building confidence in students who may feel that the Australian Dance Festival is too big and intimidating for them. They will get a taste of all the great things about ADF - amazing instructors and the thrill of performing, in a much more intimate environment.

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Held at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre in July, It’s their opportunity to shine on stage.

3 Schools will be chosen by our esteemed judges to fast-track straight to the Resonate Finals, happening on Sunday, September 20th, on the Main Stage at ADF 2026!

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The Resonate Wild Card Event is your school’s chance to make an impact and earn a place among the best, performing at the Australian Dance Festival’s biggest night of the year!

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What Happens if You Win A Wild Card?

• ​Placing as a Wild Card also gives you more options at the ADF. 

• As Wild Cards are not chosen until 25th July, we understand that it can be difficult for schools to organise for their students to pay the $149 Resonate Registration fee and attend the Resonate Workshops on Friday 18th Sept, as well as competing on Sunday 20th Sept. 

• Students who are part of a Wild Card entry will be EXEMPT from having to pay the $149, and going to the workshops on Friday.  If they wish to go, they can opt in.

• Schools will also not have to pay the $100 commitment fee to participate in Resonate.