-Special live performances by Tim Finn, and Andy Bull on the Gibson Artist Stage.
-Air guitar competition with a chance to win a brand new Gibson electric guitar!
-Special live performance by Dirty Laundry in Tropfest Melbourne venue.
-Celebrity spotting on the Red Carpet
-The debut of MAX Tropscore hosted by Yumi Stynes
-First-ever live and national Movie Extra television broadcast
-Jameson Lounge Bar with chill out area to watch the films