Events and Festivals presented by the Monash Arts and Cultural Development Unit
- 2008 Winter Concert Series
- 30th Annual Waverley Music Eisteddfod
- Sir John Monash Community Lecture
- Arts Network Session
- Ashwood Chadstone Family Fun Day
- Monash Carols by Candlelight Concert
- Christmas Decorations at the Civic Centre
- Celebrate Australia Day in Monash
- Clayton Festival
- Oakleigh Festival
- Attention Market stalls/Performers/Food Vendors/Community Groups
2008 Winter Concert Series
An annual series of free community concerts. The perfect Winter Sunday afternoon treat featuring a vast array of musical talent.
20 April - 21 September 2008
30th Annual Waverley Music Eisteddfod
in partnership with the City of Monash16 August – 21 September 2008
Entries close: 19 June 2008
Enquiries: 9802 9461 or 9802 3212
Piano, Strings, Wind/Brass, Recorder, Vocal, Instrumental Ensemble and Chamber Music.
Events, General Rules and Conditions [.pdf] 284 kB
Entry Form [.pdf] 22 kB
Sir John Monash Community Lecture
To honour the contribution of Sir John Monash, a lecture is presented to the community free of charge each year. Prominent speakers are selected that have broad community relevance.
Past speakers have included Professor Robert Lamb, Director of the Australian Synchrotron the state of the art research and science facility in Monash, and Debbie Shiell, participant of the Dessert Mums, walk across the dessert to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer.
For more information about the Sir John Monash Community Lecture contact Arts and Cultural Development on 9518 3636.
Arts Network Session
The new Arts Network Sessions are an opportunity for local artists and arts and cultural groups in the City of Monash to get together and share ideas! Everyone is welcome!
Wrap up of previous Arts Network Sessions
The inaugural Arts Network Session was held on Monday 20 August 2007 at the Monash Civic Centre. Guest speaker Christine Loulier, Events Officer for the City of Monash, responsible for the planning and delivery of key community and cultural festivals in Monash, introduced guests to the basics of Planning a Community Event. Topics included; benefits of holding a community event, funding opportunities, Council requirements, and an Event Planning Checklist.
The 2nd Arts Network Session, held on Tuesday the 20 November 2007 at the Oakleigh Training Centre, was extremely popular with 50 people from the Arts Community in attendance. Michael van Vilet from Victorian Multicultural Commission and Graham Pitts a highly experienced Community Arts Worker, informed guests about Applying for Arts Funding. They discussed funding guidelines, sourcing grants from Local, State and Federal Government and other Funding Bodies and also tips for writing funding applications.
Attendees to both sessions have commented about the benefits of the Arts Network Sessions for both the informative talks as well as the chance to speak with others from the Arts Community.
Upcoming Arts Network Sessions
Thursday 24 April 2008
Monash Gallery of Art
Cr Jells and Ferntree Gully Rds
6.30 pm - 8.00pm
Our next topic features:
'Some urgent images in contemporary Australian art'
presented by Jason Smith, MGA Director
Jason Smith, Monash Gallery of Art Director is a nationally regarded curator of contemporary Australian and international art. Previously in his role as Curator of Contemporary Art, Jason acquired for the NGV collection the works of more than 150 artists. Jason is the author of numerous exhibition catalogues and museum collection publications, and he regularly contributes to a range of contemporary art journals.
Arts Network Session - Information [.pdf] 91 kB
For more information about the Arts Network Session, contact Arts and Cultural Development on 9518 3636.
Ashwood Chadstone Family Fun Day
Wrap up of the 2007 Ashwood Chadstone Family Fun Day
Around 5,000 families and children came down to Batesford Reserve on Sunday 21 October to enjoy the fifth annual Ashwood Chadstone Family Fun Day, despite the unseasonable hot and windy weather.
The main stage was one of the highlights of the day with the entertaining MC Alan Percy introducing a variety of community performances including the Oakleigh City Band, Tamil School Dance Group, Deanne Fordham School of Dance, Mu Lan Fan Chinese Fan Dancing, Monash Concert Band, Beskidy - the Polish Song and Dance Ensemble, the Syndal Baton Twirlers and the Tamil Australia Friendship Society Veena Orchestra and Dance Group.
Children enjoyed a variety of free activities and rides with the old favourites face painting, animal farm and jumping castle. Kids could also express their creative sides with painting and puppet making workshops on offer. Community Information, food and market stalls ensured there was much to see and do. Undoubtable one of the most popular attractions of the day was Snakebusters who thrilled spectators with all kinds of snakes and reptiles that they were informed about and if game enough could have a hold of!
Community Safety Month was also a focus of the event with support from local emergency services. A fire truck and police car were a fun and informative addition to the festival and kids could take part in the Community Safety Quiz, run by Ashwood Ashburton Chadstone Neighbourhood Renewal, to get their free showbag!
For more information, contact Arts and Cultural Development on 9518 3636.
Monash Carols by Candlelight Concert
Sunday 16 December 2007
8pm - 10pm
Jells Park, Jells Road, Wheelers Hill
4pm - Kids activities (jumping castle and animal farm)
7.15pm - Kids pre show entertainment - The Jellybugs
The City of Monash would like to thank our:
- Sponsors
- Major Sponsor - Savings& Loans Credit Union
- Media Sponsor - Monash Journal
- Associate Sponsor - FKP Property Group
- Affiliate Sponsor - Burwood Plumbing and Supplies
- Supporters
- Parks Victoria
- Victoria Police
- Waverley SES
- St John Ambulance
- Monash District Scouts
- Rotary Club of Waverley
- Freemasons Monash District
- Kiwanis Club of Waverley
- Wheelers Hill Lions Club
- Performers
- Candice Taylor
- Mark Doggett
- Kirsten McMillan
- Coco's Lunch
- Melbourne Chamber Choir
- Monash Carols by Candlelight Band
Monash Carols by Candlelight - Thank you [.pdf] 510 kB
Christmas Decorations at the Civic Centre
Each year in December the City of Monash Civic Centre Foyer gets in the festive spirit with an enormous Christmas Tree!
A group of local ladies from the Probus Club of Glen Waverley participate in this annual tradition by adorning the tree with decorations they have made.
Residents who visit the Civic Centre and Council staff enjoy the atmosphere the tree creates during the festive season.
Celebrate Australia Day in Monash
Saturday 26 January 2008
Flag Raising Ceremony
8:45am
City of Monash Civic Centre
293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Celebrate Australia Day at the City of Monash with an official flag raising ceremony. Australia Day Ambassador Mike Zafiropoulos, General Manager of SBS Melbourne, will share his thoughts about being an Australian. The morning will also feature performances by the Oakleigh City Band and the Monash Chorale. A delicious brunch will follow the formalities.
For more information and to RSVP for the brunch contact 9518 3636 or email events@monash.vic.gov.au.
Community Activities
Australia Day is a day to come together and celebrate what's great about being Australian.
The City of Monash is encouraging residents to get out and about in their community on Australia Day.
To find out what's on in Monash on Australia Day, download the brochure below which contains information about the many different activities for all ages and interests to enjoy on our National day.
Australia Day in Monash [.pdf] 154 kB
For more information, please contact the Arts and Cultural Development Unit on 9518 3636.
Clayton Festival
Sunday 24 February 2008
12noon to 6pm
Clayton Rd (between Centre Rd and the Railway Line), Clayton. Mel Ref 79C
Clayton comes alive with this major annual festival! Featuring live entertainment including cultural performances and the street lined with fun activities and delicious food stalls.
Please Read:
Clayton Festival - DETAILED INFORMATION, PROGRAMS, MAP
Clayton Festival Poster [.pdf] 185 kB
South East Water is offering its customers to exchange their showerhead for FREE!
For further details, see below:
Clayton Festival - exchange your showerhead for free [.pdf] 32 kB
For convenience you can download and complete the water consumption form prior to attending the event:
Water Consumption Form [.pdf] 255 kB
Oakleigh Festival
Sunday 16 March 2008
12pm - 6pm
Warrawee Park, Cnr Drummond Street and Atherton Road, Oakleigh
Celebrate what's great about Oakleigh with this festival for all ages! Activities include rides, main stage entertainment, food and market stalls and much more!
Please Read:
Oakleigh Festival - DETAILED INFORMATION, PROGRAMS, MAP
For more information please contact the Arts and Cultural Development Unit on 9518 3636.
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
Expression of Interest Forms
Commercial Expression of Interest Form [.pdf] 32 kB
Community Expression of Interest Form [.pdf] 32 kB
Community Festivals Calendar
For a complete listing of the Community Festivals presented by the City of Monash in the 2007/2008 season, please download the Monash Community Festival Calendar below.
Monash Community Festival Calendar [.pdf] 206 kB
