About this Event
COME ON A JOURNEY WITH US!
Celestial Events Australia create unique events taking inspiration from some of our favourite authors.
Dress as your favourite character and join us for immersive experiences with unforgettable events, bookish fun and new best friends.
Celestial Events are non-licensed, non-official, fan-based events where we worship our favourite authors and get to dress up and try and relive our fantasy moments together.
Join us as we try to bring literature into reality, where new friends meet and pages come alive.
ABOUT YOUR SWORD SKILLS MEET AND GREET
Join us in Melbourne for one of the official Meet and Greet Events ... the much anticipated Swords Skills. What better a way if you are planning on attending solo to come and meet some of your fellow guests prior. Or of course bring your besite or your lucky male chaperone along for the fun. This is exactly what you have all been asking for ... read on!
SWORDSKILLS TICKETS
A very private group of only 42 attendees will be welcomed to a very private swordskills workshop. The event will take place at the Official Hotel - The Westin in Melbourne, in the "Westin Room 1"
We have small groups of 6 attendees and two coaches. We need a small number as you will be using real "prop" swords, and we need a lot of space around you.
We have Melbourne based Mosh Hewson, a current World Champion swordfighter and renowned Historical Fencing coach, who will be taking you through some of the magic of swordplay, allowing your body to flow strongly and experiencing all the power and grace of sword fighting.
The session will begin with learning first how to hold the sword and be safe with it, then learning some of the mechanics to overpower any strike, and how delicate and dance like you can be while using a Longsword.
There will also be a set photo opportunity to capture yourself with your sword and most importantly you get to make some great personal connections for any solo voyagers coming along alone. If you want to come with a partner or a friend that is fine too! The spirit of the day is to make sure you say hi to the other members (only 6 of you!) so you know at least a few extra faces to say hello to at the ball.
This is NON-CONTACT, there will be no bruises, and you will be standing so far apart from each other no sword will ever come into contact with a body.
Ticket includes
- Entry to the Westin Room1 for the 45 minute session
- Collectable gift on arrival
- 2 professional, qualified sword coaches
- Equipment (swords and protective apparel)
- 45 minute introduction class to sword skills
- Photo opportunity
- Meet and greet fun ice breakers with other attendees to meet people prior to ball.
*Ticket price $90 (includes GST) plus booking fee
TIMES
- 9:00-9:45 (group 1) (6 attendees, 2 coaches)
- 10:00-10:45 (group 2) (6 attendees, 2 coaches)
- 11:00-11:45 (group 3) (6 attendees, 2 coaches)
- 12:15 - 1:00 (group 4) (6 attendees, 2 coaches)
- 1:15 - 2:00 (group 5) (6 attendees, 2 coaches)
- 2:15 - 3:00 (group 6) (6 attendees, 2 coaches)
- 3:15-4:00 (group 7) (6 attendees, 2 coaches)
ADDRESS
- The Westin Hotel Melbourne - The Westin Room 1
TICKET SALES DATES (AEDT VIC TIMEZONE)
- Celestial Inner Circle Platinum 1st Feb 7pm.
- Celestial Inner Circle Silver 8th Feb 7pm
- Celestial Inner Circle Bookclub 15th Feb 7am
- General Public 15th Feb 7pm*. (*unless sold out prior)
*Interested in becomeing a Celesital Inner Circle Member? Join here.
TICKET PRICES
- $90 + Booking fees
MEET YOUR SWORDSMAN
Mosh (he/him), is the Head Coach and Master of Arms at the Fitzroy College of Arms. He primarily teaches Dueling weapons of the aristocracy and helps guide people into becoming the sword fighters of their dreams.
With over half his life devoted to Martial Arts and Swords, he has been blessed enough to teach seminars throughout Australia and internationally, with international acclaim for his knowledge and ability to enact what he teaches in competition and competitive environments, even with an active World title to show for it.
A real life wandering swordmaster, who wants nothing more than for the world to experience the magic of historical fencing.
MEET YOUR CELESTIAL EVENTS HOST
I’m beyond excited to welcome you to this magical event!
Over the past few years, I’ve had the absolute joy of hosting more than 50 Celestial Events across Australia—from Brisbane to Sydney and Melbourne—for our ever-growing community of fantasy book lovers. We've even taken a tour group all the way to New York! With many guests returning again and again, the Celestial community is known for being incredibly welcoming—especially to new and solo attendees.
Before Celestial Events, I created large-scale events like Brisbane Fashion Month and Women in Fashion, but building this space for fantasy fans has truly been a dream come true.
I’ve done my best to answer all your questions below, but if I’ve missed anything, feel free to reach out. And don’t forget to join our private Facebook group here: Celestial Events Facebook Group—it’s the perfect spot to connect, ask questions, and share in the excitement.
I can’t wait to see you at the festival—keep an eye out for my pointy ears!
Carly Vidal-Wallace
Celestial Events Host
Agenda
Waiver Sign
Info: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session so we can sign your waiver form and get you ready for the session on time! Ideally sign your waiver before you arrive at this link: https://forms.gle/RXUfEQ71ysTTsuj6A
Warm Up
Info: During your 45 minutes you will start with equipment introduction, fitting of safety equipment and ice breaker to get to know your team mates.
Session
Info: You session lasts in total for 45 minutes, including the warm-up, so you will have approximately 35-40 minutes of introductory sword skills.
Post event photos
Info: At the end of your session, while the waiver forms are being signed for the next group, you can stay on for 15 minutes and take your perfect sword photo!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Westin Melbourne, 205 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
AUD 95.03
