Events Partnership keeps Melbourne events capital
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From Spring Flings and Indian Film Festivals to Arts Weeks, Italian Fiestas and Tastes of Mexico, the 2018-19 successful applicants represent some of the most diverse events Melbourne has to offer.
Chair of the Prosperous City portfolio, Councillor Kevin Louey, said 27 events have received funding under the latest round.
"Melbourne truly is Australia's events capital, with something happening across our great city throughout the year," Cr Louey said.
"Whether it's a celebration of our city's multiculturalism, an opportunity to engage with our amazing arts community or simply a chance to dine out on some of the best food in Melbourne, there's an event for everyone.
"We're incredibly proud of our reputation as the event's capital, with the City of Melbourne contributing more than $9 million in cash sponsorships to more than 500 events over more than 10 years through the Event Partnership Program.
"Now we're looking for the next wave of events which could use the City of Melbourne's support".
Applications can now be submitted for the next round of the Event Partnership Program, which is open to all events which help enhance the city's reputation and are held within the City of Melbourne municipality between 1 January and 30 June 2019. Sponsorship can include cash and/or in-kind support.
Eligible events must be free to attend or participate, have widespread appeal likely to attract significant crowds and be financially sustainable without support from the City of Melbourne.
An information session will be held in July to help potential applicants:
Tuesday 17 July 5-5.45pm at The Nat Bonacci Room, Council House Two, 240 Little Collins StMelbourne Art Foundation CEO and Director, Maree Di Pasquale, said the support of the City of Melbourne has enabled the Art Foundation to realise its ambitious program.
"Melbourne Art Week 2018 will activate city spaces well into the night, connect with new audiences across all demographics, increase the length of intrastate, interstate and international visitors and promote the whole of Victoria as a place of cultural diversity and value," Ms Di Pasquale said.
For more information, or to register for the information session, visit the Event Partnership Program website.
Event Partnership Program Round One 2018-19 Successful Applicants
July 21 July – 21 December Fed Square Live & Spring Music Festival 30 July – 5 August Melbourne Art Week 2018 August 9 – 20 August Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2018 30 August Melbourne Day September 3 – 22 September 2018 Melbourne Chinatown Mid-Autumn Moon Festival 9 September Mexican Festival 9 September Sofra Festival October 7 October – 3 November Victorian Festival of Diwali 2018 7 – 13 October Victorian Seniors Festival 14 October World Vegan Day 17 October Ride2Work Day Community Breakfast 2019 21 October Spring Fling Street Festival 2018 21 October Carlton Italian Festa November 18 November Polish Festival @ Federation Square 25 November Thai Water Festival 27 November Korea Week Festival 2018 December 3 December Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival 7 – 9 December Melbourne World Rice Festival 2018 15 December Nepal Multicultural Festival January 7 – 13 January NGV Kids Summer Festival 2019 11 – 13 January Melbourne Latin Summer Festival 2019 21 January 58th Annual Australia Day Pioneer Women's Ceremony February 7 – 9 February Movies Under The Stars at Yarra's Edge April 13 -14 April Sri Lankan Festival May 4 May Fair@Square Ethical Lifestyle Festival 2019 13 – 19 May Law Week 2019 June 1 – 30 June Good Food Month