Wall to Wall 2025 celebrates a decade of world-class street art with Mordialloc block party
Subscribe
X

Subscribe to Forte Magazine

17.03.2025

Wall to Wall 2025 celebrates a decade of world-class street art with Mordialloc block party

Smug, Wall to Wall 2024
words by staff writer

Get ready for a weekend of colour, creativity, and community as the Wall to Wall Festival marks its 10th anniversary in 2025.

Australia’s most beloved regional street art festival returns to Mordi Village this April for an unforgettable celebration of art and culture. The event will showcase murals by some of the world’s most exciting street artists, doubling the number of works in the area and transforming the precinct into a vibrant open-air gallery.

Wall to Wall

  • When: Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 April
  • Where: Mordi Village, Mordialloc
  • Featuring Artists: Drez, Smug, Minna Leunig, Lauren YS, Bidju, Ellen Porteus, Claudio Mantuano, Sofles, Jason Parker, Jasmine Crisp and more!

Stay up to date with what’s happening within the region’s art scene here.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Juddy Roller (@juddyroller)

Curated and produced by Juddy Roller, the festival has long been at the forefront of elevating street art in Melbourne and beyond. Over the years, Wall to Wall has helped elevate artists like Rone and Adnate, and this year’s festival promises to showcase a dynamic mix of both emerging and established talent. Festival-goers can look forward to impressive, large-scale murals that represent a diverse range of styles and themes.

This year’s lineup is one not to miss, featuring an array of international and local artists, each bringing their unique artistic flair to Mordialloc. Drez, a rising star in the industry, will invite visitors to step inside his signature portal artwork, creating an immersive visual experience that promises to be a festival highlight. Smug, known for his hyper-realistic murals, will add another layer of depth and detail to the vibrant streets.

Minna Leunig, the Victorian-based artist and daughter of the late Michael Leunig, will bring her poetic, thought-provoking artistry to the event, while LA-based Lauren YS will turn a vintage 1980s Porsche 911 into a psychedelic canvas on wheels, expressing queerness and identity through her bold art.

The 2025 festival also welcomes a stellar lineup of other notable artists, including Bidju, a First Nations artist blending contemporary styles with traditional motifs; Ellen Porteus, a muralist and animator with a hyper-colour aesthetic; and local talent Claudio Mantuano, known for his playful and vibrant street art. Additionally, graffiti legend Sofles will push the boundaries of urban art, while Jason Parker and Jasmine Crisp bring their emotionally evocative and contemporary takes on traditional painting techniques.

While the murals will undoubtedly be the star of the show, Wall to Wall is much more than just an art event—it’s a true community celebration. The festival is set to transform Mordi Village into a buzzing block party, with beats from Melbourne’s top DJs, delicious food trucks offering everything from BBQ and burgers to churros, and refreshing local brews from Mordialloc’s Wolf of the Willows, Stomping Ground, and Moorabbin’s 2 Brothers. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Families will also find plenty of fun activities, from giant paint-by-numbers murals and face painting to interactive workshops. Shoppers can explore market stalls featuring unique goods from local businesses, making it a perfect day out for all ages. Plus, street art enthusiasts can take guided art tours led by an award-winning expert, diving deeper into the creative process behind the murals.

This year’s festival falls on the final weekend of daylight savings and the start of the school holidays, making it the perfect opportunity for families, art lovers, and visitors from all over Australia to experience the transformative power of street art.

Whether you’re a local or travelling from afar, Wall to Wall is an event you won’t want to miss.