Wall to Wall Festival 2019

Overview

Melbourne's street art scene is about to be outdone. Over three days this April, the township of Benalla in northeast Victoria will be hosting one of Australia's largest street art festivals.

The annual Wall to Wall Festival, now in its fifth year, will bring together a lineup of local and international artists to create 70 new murals around the town. You'll be able to watch the famed artists at work, including Greek muralist Insane51, who's known for his 3D artworks — that look impressive with and without 3D glasses.

Other highlights include a carwash takeover by local artist Callum Preston — who's work often involves recreating old-school Aussie milk bars — and a large-scale grain silo mural in the nearby town of Goorambat, by Melbourne's Dvate.

Along with the live painting, there'll be an exciting program featuring workshops, guided street art tours, virtual reality painting, a cinema and after-dark projections. You'll also be able to unleash your inner Banksy by participating in the Paint by Numbers community mural, which entails the creation of a permanent, large-scale town mural with the help of one of the festival's artists.