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

Community Festivals 2011/12 - Expression of Interest

Clayton Street Festival 2012

• Date: Sunday 26 February, 2012
• Time: 12noon - 6pm
• Location: Clayton Rd, Clayton (Between Railway and Centre Rd)
• Sponsors: Garry and Warren Smith and Transpacific

Dunstan Stage

The Main Stage kicks off at 12noon and features headline artist, Tumbarumba - "Drums Percussion Voice and Dance". For nearly the last decade this five-piece Melbourne based, rhythm strong, collective has become known Australia wide for their riveting Brazilian, Reggae, Funk and Hip-Hop beat laden concerts. Tumbarumba is a simple and time-tested formula for intense partying.

Tumbraumba have created a show especially for the Clayton Festival. Their "Percussion Parade" will involve many of the cultural groups who are performing at the festival, which will culminate in a stage performance. All are welcome to join in and Tumbarumba will have a range of percussion instruments available to play along to their set.

• 12:00   Acequia - Music from Bolivia incorporating stories and myths of Bolivia
• 12:40   Welcome To Country and Formal Speeches
• 12.55   Melbourne Abruzzo Choir
• 1:30   Monash Concert Band
• 2.15   Manasis School of Greek dance and Culture
• 2.45   Cahaya Dance Group - Traditional dance from West Sumatera Indonesia
• 3:00   Maya Dance Group
• 3.30   North Eastern Chinese Association - Chinese Traditional Folk dances and song
• 4.10   Stars of The Cook Islands
• 5.00   Tumbarumba

Garry and Warren Smith Railway Stage

The Garry and Warren Smith Community Stage will showcase the talents of multi cultural groups such as Kingston Chinese Senior Citizens Club, Indonesian Club of Melbourne, Bindass Bollywood Dance and Maya Dance Group.

• 12:00   Rangana and Udumbara Dance Troupe - Sri Lankan Traditional Dance
• 12.15   Melbourne Tap Dance Troupe
• 12.25   Kingston Chinese Senior Citizens Club
• 12:55   Westall Secondary College
• 1.35   Kingston Chinese Senior Citizens Club featuring Chinese Drum Dance, Tai Chi Fan dance and Folk dance
• 2:05   Cahaya Dance Group - Traditional dance from West Sumatera Indonesia
• 2:20   Rodrigian Social Club - Folkloric Dance
• 2:50   Bindass Bollywood Dance - Vibrant and colourful, traditional Bollywood dance performance
• 3:15   Tamil Senior Citizens fellowship - Vena performance
• 3:40   Sarayi Dance School - Middle Eastern dance performance
• 4:00   Fiesta Mexico Community Group
• 4:25   Indonesian Club of Melbourne - Traditional Indonesian dances
• 4:45   Belly Dance Inspiration - Belly Dance performance with Isis wings, veils, kane and zills and tambourine.

Be sure to get involved in the Community Chalk Mural. Local schools have submitted designs with the winning design being outlined by an artist. All are welcome to come and try their hand at pavement chalk art and contribute to this exciting community mural.

In the coffee tent attendees will be able to experience different coffee aromas from Ethiopia, Indonesia (Indonesian Club Melbourne), Mexico (Jalisco & Tequila), Greek (Kariatides Women's Group) and Italy.

Come and learn the tradition of hand made arts and craft from community groups. Learn the art of traditional basket weaving by the South Sudanese Family Foundation, Henna workshop and Sari Demonstrations by the Tamil Senior Citizens Fellowship, lanterns workshop run by the Kingston Chinese Senior Citizens or why not try your hand at the art of traditional tivaevae demonstrated by the Cook Islander community group.

Garden guru Vasili Kanidiadis from Channel 31's "Vasili's garden", will be our guest host, running interactive gardening workshops from the area.

Visit the many exhibitors promoting their eco friendly products and services.

Learn how to Belly dance, get involved in Chinese Drumming or dance along to the Bollywood Dance workshop. These are just a few of the performance workshops available through the day, the workshops are free and all ages are welcome.

This exciting area will feature the ever- popular Youth Stage with performances from young, up and coming acts, plus interactive workshops, market stalls and a 'Chill Out" marquee.

Be sure to get your free photo taken at the "Funky Photo" booth and learn how to make your own "friendship bracelet".

Visit the many community and support groups showcasing their services through information and displays.

Visit the variety of handmade jewellery, funky clothing, toys, pottery and trinkets. A lap around the Clayton Festival is sure to work up an appetite so be sure to tasty treat from the many food stalls.

PLUS: Free Kids Rides presented by Transpacific, Market Stalls, Cultural Food, Clayton Traders and Street Performers.

• Parking: There is limited free parking available in Cooke Street and Thomas Street.
• Public Transport: Nearest Train station - Clayton Station
• Bus: #703 733, 631, 824
• www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
• The Clayton Festival encourages the use of Public Transport.

For site maps, full event program, lost children and friendly assistance please go to the Information Tent, which is located close to the Corner of Clayton Road and Dunstan Street.

The Clayton Festival caters for patrons of all abilities including accessible toilets and parking. Power is available at the Information Tent for recharging motorised wheelchairs. Accessible Parking is available in the Haughton Road East car park.

For More Information

• Clayton Festival Information Line: 9518 3636
• TTY (hearing impaired): 9518 3655
• events@monash.vic.gov.au

Oakleigh Music Festival

Thursday, 8 March - Sunday, 18 March 2012

Oakleigh Music Festival Booklet (PDF version, 1282 KB)

NOTE:
Please be advised that due to unforeseen circumstances all shows that were to be held in the Oakleigh Masonic Hall as part of Carnival of Suburbia have been moved to the Oakleigh Bowling Club (87-93 Drummond Street, Oakleigh 3166).

• Fri 9 March - Mic Conway & Robbie Long
• Sat 10 March - Dave Warner - "The Original Suburban Boy"
• Fri 16 March - "Under Suburban Skies"

Festival Participant Application form for stallholders closing date is 5pm, Friday 10 February. To find application form please read below.

Oakleigh Music Festival (OMF) is a community event running over ten days and ending in the much loved community celebration on Sunday 18 March. In 2012 Oakleigh will be buzzing with energy and sounds from cafes, parks and the streets! The community has banded together to give you a program diverse in all forms of music. Authenticity is what this Festival program is about, fostering the grass roots of music from traditional cultures and showcasing what a vibrant active community Oakleigh is.

Caravan Music Club (CMC) will be presenting the Carnival of Suburbia as a part of the OMF. Home to the Oakleigh RSL the Carnival of Suburbia program will give you a taste of what is to come on Festival Day.

Running Carnival's popular 'JVG's Stopping all Stations except East Richmond' and 'The Big Gospel Breakfast' which were knock out shows in 2011 will again grace the OMF!

In the lead up to Festival Day the city will be jamming with music events all around Oakleigh. Some events to watch out for are local icons Manasis. They will be joining the ranks and are sure to put on a ripper of a show with Greek music through the ages.

A free concert of the haunting sounds of the Veena and traditional Indian song, organised by the Tamil Senior Citizens will take you on a musical journey. If you're the type who can't stop moving when you hear music then why not get down to Warrawee Park for free Zumba in the mornings. Aspiring musicians looking to showcase their talent can travel along to Annexe Arts for an opportunity to perform in a professional setting. For the tiny tots Oakleigh Library are holding a Musical Storytime with Valanga Kohza, sure to entertain adults as well as they are engaged by the wonderful African drums.

Oakleigh Music Festival Day is a free community celebration held on Sunday 18 March 2012 from 12-6pm in the picturesque Warrawee Park. Festival Day will electrify your senses and render you into a state of complete indulgence.

On the day the CMC Festival bar will be a great spot to view the live music from the Main Stage with a live program which packs a punch!

Oakleigh invites you to their culture, authenticity and their diverse musical scene.

Check out the Oakleigh Music Festival Facebook page for regular updates (opens new window).

If you would like to be part of the Oakleigh Music Festival Day held on Sunday 18 March 2012 at Warrawee Park applications are now open.

The closing date is no later than 5pm, Friday 10 February.

Participant Application Form (MS Word version, 56 KB)

Participant Application Form (PDF version, 227 KB)

Mulgrave Fun Day

Saturday 21 April 2012

11am - 3pm

Wellington Reserve, Mulgrave.

Local neighbourhood event attracting up to 2,000 people, dedicated to young families with children under 12 years featuring performances, interactive activities and community sites and now going on to its 9th year.

Previous Festivals

Events and Festivals 2011/2012 - Wrap up

Community Festivals 2011/12

General Expression of Interest Form

If you are interested in participating in any of the Monash events and festivals by performing on stage, having a food stall or running an activity, please complete the following form.

General Expression of Interest Form (MS Word version, 53 KB)

General Expression of Interest Form (PDF version, 20 KB)

• City of Monash Arts & Cultural Development Unit, PO Box 1, Glen Waverley 3150, or
• email to events@monash.vic.gov.au

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