The Brief:

The Mandurah Crab Fest stands as Western Australia’s largest and most iconic free regional festival, attracting over 100,000 attendees annually. Celebrating the very best of Mandurah and the Peel region, the event offers a vibrant blend of food, entertainment and community spirit, uniting locals and visitors alike in an unforgettable celebration.

Aside from the delicious food, a major drawcard of this much-loved festival is its dynamic programme of headline musical acts, which consistently draws crowds from far and wide. This year, the City of Mandurah events team were determined to maintain the festival’s reputation for outstanding entertainment, so the pressure was well and truly on!

The Collaboration:

For this year’s Crab Fest, City of Mandurah Event Organiser Dale Christy was on the hunt for a high-energy headline act to kick off night one. ARIA Award-winning artists Rogue Traders, best known for chart-topping hit Voodoo Child, were the perfect pick to get the crowd dancing and wrap up the first day with a bang.

With acta, Dale connected straight to their booking agent, Ben Sarros at Premier Artists, making the whole process, from first chat to locked-in gig quick and easy. Contracts and key details were sorted fast, and performance logistics came together without a hitch. The platform’s efficiency turned a usually complex negotiation process into a smooth experience leading to a standout performance at Mandurah Crab Fest 2025.

Thanks to acta, we’ve been able to connect with clients and deliver standout opportunities for our artists. – Ben Sarros (Booking Agent, Premier Artists)

The Outcome:

The Mandurah Crab Fest, delivering a weekend packed with live music, local eats and a great sense of community. With crowds turning out in record numbers, the atmosphere was buzzing all weekend long.

A highlight of the weekend was Rogue Traders’ DJ set, which had the crowd dancing from the first beat to the last. Mixing iconic hits with fresh energy, they set the tone perfectly for the night and led straight into a spectacular fireworks finale. With strong engagement and glowing feedback all round, the Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest once again proved why it’s one of WA’s most loved community festivals.

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