The Brief:

Googfest is a signature free community music event staged in Googong, a small town situated south east of Canberra, that welcomes locals and visitors for an evening of live entertainment.

Googong is a rapidly growing regional township that blends small town community values with proximity to the nation’s capital. As the population expands, events like Googfest play an important role in shaping local identity and creating moments of connection for residents across all ages.

The Collaboration:

Googfest required a recognised headline act to elevate the festival, with Samantha Remmers, Community Development Manager at Googong Township, on the lookout to secure a standout headliner.

Samantha jumped on acta to connect directly with legitimate representatives and manage negotiations in one place, securing ARIA award winning pop rock band Rogue Traders as headliners, known for the smash hit Voodoo Child. She also locked in supporting talent, with powerhouse band Midnight Mix returning and local act MiLay confirmed to open the evening.

Throughout the process, acta streamlined communication and kept documentation in one place, allowing Samantha and the team to finalise contracting efficiently and shift focus to delivering a seamless event for the Googong community.

acta made locking in our headline act for Googfest seamless. The clear communication and organised process gave us confidence every step of the way. - Samantha Remmers (Community Development Manager, Googong Township)

The Outcome:

2026’s Googfest delivered a huge headline moment as Rogue Traders took over Rockley Oval, powering through chart topping hits that had the entire crowd on their feet and singing along from start to finish.

In support, MiLay opened the afternoon with a confident local showing, while Midnight Mix lifted the energy across the evening, together delivering a high impact live programme for the Googong community.

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