Events and Festivals presented by the Monash Arts and Cultural Development Unit
- 2010 Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival - 28 February 2010
- 2010 Flavours of Oakleigh - 21 March 2010
- 2010 Mulgrave Fun Day - 1 May 2010
Festival Sponsorship Opportunities
Monash Council delivers a vibrant annual calendar of community festivals and events that celebrates our diversity, brings the community together and showcases our great City.
Council is presenting an exciting opportunity to partner with local businesses and organisations that share our enthusiasm for the municipality's good news events and that will help us to achieve our objectives. A range of sponsorship packages is available that we can tailor a package to suit your needs.
As a sponsor you will raise your profile in the City of Monash and receive fantastic benefits through a variety of promotion of your brand, in association with these exciting community events.
Download the attached document to find out more about the festivals and to see the sponsorship packages available or contact Christine Loulier, Events & Cultural Development Coordinator on 9518 3567 or email christinel@monash.vic.gov.au for more information.
- Sponsorship Opportunities - Festivals and Events [.pdf] 508 KB
2010 Chinese New Year & Lantern Festival
Sunday, 28 February 2010
11am - 8pm
Kingsway, Glen Waverley
Make your own traditional Chinese lantern and join the crowd in celebrating the Year of the Tiger as the 2010 Chinese New Year & Lantern Festival lights up Glen Waverley's Kingsway Precinct.
The second annual Chinese New Year & Lantern Festival will be held on Sunday, 28 February from 11am - 8pm and will feature lantern making, free games and activities for children, a Chinese Cultural Show and a full program of free entertainment.
The internationally famed Khuan Yee Lion Dancers will return to the festival to present their award winning Lion Dance, which is performed on top of 1.8m poles and proved to be a favourite attraction last year.
The festival will feature food and trade stalls, Chinese arts and crafts, games, rock climbing, a main stage at Coleman Parade, a children's area in the forecourt of the Glen Waverley Public Library and 'Carnival Alley' in Montclair Avenue.
Chinese New Year Festival Program (PDF version, 24 KB)
Chinese New Year Festival Program (MS Word version, 44 KB)
Program for Century City Walk
- 1.00 pm - Chinese musical orchestra
- 1.30 pm - Tai Chi Demo
- 2.00 pm - Lion Dance
- 2.30 pm - Tai Chi Demo (broadsword)
- 3.00 pm - Chinese musical instrument solo performance x 3
- 4.00 pm - Lion Dance
- 4.30 pm - Dragon dance
- 5.00 pm - Close
It is sponsored by Monash Council, the Victorian Multicultural Commission, Harcourts, Century City Walk and Westpac Bank.
The applications for stall holders have now closed.
For further information please call 9518 3636.
2010 Flavours of Oakleigh
Sunday, 21 March 2010
12pm - 6pm
Warrawee Park, Oakleigh
Spoil your senses in Oakleigh next weekend with a delicious variety of activities and entertainment at Warrawee Park.
Whet your appetite with Antipodes in the Park on the evening of Saturday 20 March from 6:00pm.
A beautifully crafted musical concert of classic traditional Greek folk songs, performed by some of Melbourne's finest musicians and singers.
Come back to Warrawee Park for the main course on Sunday 21 March for Flavours of Oakleigh a celebration of diversity through food, music and cultural performances.
Highlights include:
- the Flavours of Monash stage with cooking demonstrations of traditional foods from local community groups
- cultural performances
- gourmet food and market stalls
- an outdoor bar and café with fantastic views of the main stage
Our main stage features many musical treats including Australia's Queen of Soul; Renee Geyer performing at 5pm.
Oakleigh Festival Info Line 9518 3636.
Forms
- Performers EOI Form:
FORM - MS Word version [.doc] 43 KB
FORM - PDF version [.pdf] 18 KB - Stall Holder Application Form:
FORM - MS Word version [.doc] 53 KB
FORM - PDF version [.pdf] 28 KB - Insurance Form:
FORM - MS Word version [.doc] 43 KB
FORM - PDF version [.pdf] 26 KB - Payment Form:
FORM - MS Word version [.doc] 36 KB
FORM - PDF version [.pdf] 14 KB
2010 Mulgrave Fun Day
Saturday, 1 May 2010
11am - 3pm
Wellington Reserve, Mulgrave
Come and join in the fun at the Mulgrave Fun Day. Mulgrave Fun Day welcomes back Paul Jamieson and Bongo the Cheeky Monkey! Dance up a storm with their toe-tapping music!
There is a lot to see and do. Start with getting your face painted at the Hall and Partners First National Face Painting Marquee and then make your own Crazy Hat!
Once you are set then paint your own Master Piece, learn some Bollywood dance moves, be a human chess piece, listen to a story, play a computer game and try out the amusement rides.
If you are still wondering what else there is then pat a wombat! Learn about Australia's wildlife with the Wild Action Show and see and pat our native Bush Baby Animals at the Animals on the Move Marquee.
Grab a bite to eat and get to know your community and the activities on offer inside the Mulgrave Neighbourhood House. This fantastic facility is open all day and will be running a variety of activities many of which are mentioned above.
There's so much to do and so much to learn, to create and part take! See the program for more details!
Valanga Khoza and Thriller Dance Workshop
Bookings and Enquiries - 9518 3636
To be inspired by the beautiful stories of Valanga Khoza you must reserve your place. This session is only open to 30 participants.
Thriller Dance Workshop and Show has a limited booking number of 15 participants only. So, if you would like to learn Michael Jackson's Thriller Dance moves then call to reserve your place in this fantastic dance experience.
Suitable only for children 5-13 years of age.
PROGRAM
Mulgrave Fun Day Program 2010 (PDF version, 54 KB)
Mulgrave Fun Day Program 2010 (MS Word version, 55 KB)
Attention Market stalls/Performers/Food Vendors/Community Groups
If you would like to perform, hold a stall, or run an activity at one of Monash's exciting events please complete the appropriate expression of interest form below and return to:- City of Monash Events Officer, PO Box 1, Glen Waverley 3150, or
- fax 9518 3444 or
- click here to send an email
Guidelines
- Stallholder Guidelines & Terms and Conditions [.pdf] 23 kB
Expression of Interest Forms
- Commercial Festival Expression of Interest Form 2009/10:
FORM - MS Word version [.doc] 51 kB
FORM - PDF version [.pdf] 24 kB
- Community Festival Expression of Interest Form 2009/10:
FORM - MS Word version [.doc] 51 kB
FORM - PDF version [.pdf] 24 kB
