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Head On Photo Festival Launch 2025

Where
Campbell Parade
Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Australia
Bondi Pavilion
When

Friday 7 November from 7pm to 10pm

Doors, bar and food from 7pm. Formalities start 8pm.

Cost

General Admission: $1518 - 25 Years: $10Under 18: $0Group of 2: $25Group of 4: $45

Kickstart our month-long festival of the arts with music, photography, and community on the shores of the dazzling Bondi Beach.

Sydney’s best creatives come together for Head On’s annual festival launch party. The ocean-front Bondi Pavilion becomes the heart of Sydney’s art scene as we take you on a journey. You’ll watch artistry come to life and stories unfold. You’ll meet the amazing artists and curatorial team. And, of course, you’ll unwind with a drink, snack and music as we announce the $80,000 prize pool. 

Be the first to know who won the Head On Photo Awards 2025 and get a taste of the photographers redefining visual storytelling.

Join us as we celebrate our 16th year as Australia’s leading photography festival.

Secure your ticket to Australia’s hottest event in photography, where you can experience the power of a global arts platform firsthand and be the first to see the Head On Photo Awards exhibitions.

Whether you’re a gallerist, collector, or photography lover, there is something for everyone at our launch party.

Ticket prices:

  • $15 - single

  • $25 - double

  • $45 - group of 4

  • $10 - 18 to 25 Years

  • Under 18 - free

All proceeds support the work of the Head On Photo Festival.

Doors open, bar and food available from 7pm. Formalities commence 8pm.

Consider donating to Head On Foundation. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible for Australian taxpayers. All proceeds support the work of the Head On Photo Festival.

Head On Foundation acknowledges the Bidiagal, Birrabirragal and Gadigal people, who traditionally occupied the Sydney Coast. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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