Events and Festivals presented by the Monash Arts and Cultural Development Unit

2008 Clayton Community Festival

• Dancin' in The Street at Clayton Festival
• PROGRAMS
• Environmental Zone
• Youth Zone
• Young Children
• Festival MAP   [.pdf] 73 kB

Dancin' in The Street at Clayton Festival

Clayton's biggest street party kicks off on Sunday 24 February with a cultural mix of music, dance, food and fun.

The fifth annual Clayton Community Festival will take place on Clayton Road, between the Railway Line and Centre Road, from noon until 6pm.

Monash City Council will host three stages full of entertainment with popular sister duo, Vika and Linda Bull on the main stage. This year's Clayton Festival will also feature acts on the Gary and Warren Smith Mazda Community Stage and FReeZA Youth Stage.

Drumming and dance workshops will he held throughout the day and free rides are expected to be a big hit with children and teenagers. This year's attractions include farm animals, jumping castle, formula one racing cars, Tommy the trackless train, a rock climbing wall and Scout activities.

Monash Mayor, Paul Klisaris said a feature of the festival is environmental sustainability and the first public recycling bins will make their official debut in the City of Monash.

"Clayton Festival annually attracts around 18,000 people and this is a great opportunity to remind festival-goers to be Waste Wise by using the rubbish and recycling bins provided at the event," said Cr Klisaris.

Last year approximately 20% of the waste produced at the Clayton Festival was recycled. The new public bins will be clearly labelled and will have either a red lid for rubbish or a yellow lid for recycling.

"The festival will also give Clayton traders, business groups and community groups a fantastic opportunity to promote their services and products."

ROAD CLOSURE
Clayton Rd will be closed between Centre Rd and the Railway Line from 3.00am Sunday 24 February to 3.00am Monday 25 February 20008.

Leave the car at home and take the train or bus.

Clayton Festival Information Line - 9518 3636.

Monash City Council would like to acknowledge the media sponsorship support of Monash Journal, Community stage sponsor Garry and Warren Smith Mazda, FReeZA for supporting the Youth Stage and Visy Recycling.

Sponsors:

Media   -   MONASH JOURNAL

Community Stage   -   GARRY AND WARREN SMITH MAZDA

Youth Stage   -   FREEZA

Support Sponsor   -   VISY RECYCLING

Supported by:

WasteWise

PROGRAMS

Print Friendly - PROGRAMS [.pdf] 8 kB

MAIN STAGE

12.00pm to 6.00pm

• 12.00pm   -   Monash Concert Band
• 12.45pm   -   Rosita's Southern Flamenco Dance
• 1.10pm   -   Official City of Monash Welcome
• 1.45pm   -   King Marong and Safara
• 2.45pm   -   Gowri Dances of India
• 3.45pm   -   Vika and Linda Bull
• 5.05pm   -   Irie

GARRY AND WARREN SMITH MAZDA COMMUNITY STAGE

12.00pm to 5.30pm

• 12.00pm   -   Sangarr Lestari
• 12.20pm   -   Syndal Baton Twirlers
• 12.45pm   -   Filipino Cultural Dance
• 1.15pm   -   Fiesta Mexico
• 1.35pm   -   Rangana Udumbara Dance Group
• 1.50pm   -   Indonesian Club of Melbourne
• 2.20pm   -   Maya Dance Group
• 2.50pm   -   Manasis
• 3.10pm   -   Peaser Kultura Philipino
• 3.30pm   -   Natyalayaa Indian Dance
• 3.55pm   -   Fijian Uniting Church
• 4.20pm   -   North Eastern Melbourne Chinese Association
• 4.50pm   -   Cook Island Royal Polynesian Dance Group
• 5.20pm   -   Acequia Bolivian Folk Band

FREEZA YOUTH STAGE

12.00pm to 5.00pm

• 12.00pm   -   DJ Kay Z
• 1.10pm   -   Hard Hustle
• 2.10pm   -   DJ K Dee
• 3.10pm   -   Dan Eadie
• 3.25pm   -   Royal Family
• 3.50pm   -   DTR
• 4.15pm   -   Nubian Nights
• 4.45pm   -   Royal Family

WORKSHOP TENT

12.00pm to 5.15pm

• 12.00pm   -   Circus Workshop - Tim Tim
• 12.45pm   -   Footbag Workshop - Dan Eadie
• 1.30pm   -   Flamenco Workshop - Rosita's Southern Flamenco Dance
• 2.15pm   -   Circus Workshop - Tim Tim
• 3.00pm   -   African Drumming Workshop - King Marong and Safara
• 4.00pm   -   Bollywood Workshop - Gowri Dancers of India
• 4.45pm   -   Footbag Workshop - Dan Eadie

Environmental Zone

ACE Trailer

The Active Catchment Education Model (ACE) is an interactive model of an urban catchment. The community can learn about stormwater and the impact it has on our rivers, creeks and bays. Materials representing common pollutants can be placed onto the scale model. A simulated rainstorm shows people what happens - they see water flowing over the landscape, picking up pollutants and washing it down stormwater drains into the waterways and bay.

Waterwatch

Demonstration of creatures that live in our creeks and waterways. Water bugs on display in trays with microscopes.

Our Planet Performers

Educational roving performers who explain recycling to festival goers.

Energy Explorer

Environmental education site including workshops and information on solar power and how to be energy smart in the home.

AURORA SOLAR CAR

A high technology group within the Clayton precinct is the Aurora Vehicle Association. This volunteer group of energy enthusiasts, backed by CSIRO, is the best-known solar car development team in the world.

They hold 10 world solar car records and last October won the production class in the world championship for solar cars, the Panasonic World Solar Challenge. This event is over 3000 kilometres from Darwin to Adelaide and attracted 38 entries from 20 countries.

The newest solar car in the world, Aurora 101, will be on display at the Clayton Festival on Sunday 24 February.

South East Water SHOWERHEAD EXCHANGE

South East Water is offering its customers to exchange their showerhead for free!

Clayton Festival - exchange your showerhead for free [.pdf] 32 kB

3 easy steps...

• Download the Water Consumption form (see below)
• Complete it, and bring it along with your old showerhead OR
• Bring your old showerhead along with your water bill

Water Consumption Form [.pdf] 255 kB

OTHER STALLS

• Friends of the Earth Stall
• Sustainable Gardening Australia Stall
• The Environment Shop
• VISY Stall
• City of Monash Environment Stall

Youth Zone

Pinnacle of Terror

Rock Climb: A seven-metre vertical climb including a two-metre overhang section. Participants choose from three levels of difficulty.

Party on Wheels Van - Multi Player Computer Games Van

Multi Player Computer Games Van. Fully portable entertainment van that accommodates up to 6 players. Play the latest games independently or compete against each other.

POW Vans are equipped with powerful Hi-Tech purpose built gaming PCs. Loaded with an extensive range of games for all ages.

USMA Taekwondo

Demonstrations

FUSION

Face painting, balloon sculptures, giant board games, and circus tricks.

Bike Trials Australia

Bike demonstrations incorporating balancing, jumping bike tricks.

Young Children

Face Painting and Craft

Lindy Lou's face painting and craft activities (plaster cast decorating, mask making and hanging decorations)

Animal Farm

Jumping Castle - Sponsored by MTM PTY LTD

Ball Crawl

A sea of multi-coloured lightweight balls in a 7m x 2.2m trailer.
Great for toddlers.

Cup and Saucer

Similar to merry go round.

Formula 1 Racing Cars

Sponsored by UNIDRIVE PTY LTD

Five battery operated Formula One racing cars are an exciting option for children aged five to 15. These machines are capable of up to walking speed and are guaranteed to be the source of extreme excitement among the younger children.

Tommy the Trackless Train

Tommy the trackless train is a bright and fun ride suitable for all ages. Tommy is capable of up to walking speed and is guaranteed to be a thrill among the younger children. Tommy is battery operated.

Scouts

Rope Bridge and Craft Trailer.

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