Festivals & Events

• Summer in the Village
• Banyule's Festivals and Events
• Banyule Festival
• Getting Involved in Banyule Festivals and Events
• Banyule Event Guide - Guidelines, Checklists and Application forms

For information on Banyule Arts & Culture, including the Ivanhoe Makers Market click the picture below

Summer in the Village

This summer visit Olympic Village shops for a host of free and low cost family friendly activities all held at Oympic Village, Southern Road, Heidelberg West.  Call Neighbourhood Renewal on 9248 8000 for more information.

Banyule's Festivals and Events

Banyule City Council produces a fantastic range of festivals throughout the year and across the city for the whole community, including Banyule Festival, Malahang Community Festival, Carols by Candlelight, The Boulevard Lights and Winter in Banyule.

From festivals to art exhibitions, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

If you would like further information on festivals and events coordinated by Banyule City Council, please contact the Leisure and Cultural Services department on 9490 4222.

Visit www.banyule.vic.gov.au/arts for further information on arts events, including exhibitions and Winter in Banyule.  

Are you a local business?

Sponsoring festivals and events is an excellent way to gain exposure for your company while supporting your local community. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Cultural Events Officer on 9490 4222.

Banyule Festival

Stay up to date with everything Banyule Festival! Visit www.facebook.com/banyulearts

Banyule Festival is Banyule's largest community event, consisting of two major events held over the weekend - 24 - 25 March 2012. Set in the picturesque parklands of Heidelberg and surrounded by the Yarra River, Sills Bend provides a beautiful natural setting, only twenty minutes drive from Melbourne CBD.

Announcement: James Reyne to headline Twilight Sounds @ Sills Bend 2012!

James Reyne led the seminal Australian Crawl to the top of the Australian music scene, and has since followed up with a platinum lined solo career, releasing a massive nine solo albums to date. James also recently hosted the first series of Dig TV on ABC2, recorded material for two children's books and still finds time to perform live around Australia.

Twilight Sounds @ Sills Bend takes place on Saturday evening, and the Kids ArtyFarty Fest on Sunday. The whole festival is free to attend!

Applications have now opened for the Kids ArtyFarty Fest Grand Parade!

This year we are asking for your ideas about the theme and title which will be announced in December 2011 - the school or community group with the winning theme and title will receive a prize from The Heidelberg Central Traders!  Visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/artyfartyparadetheme to cast your vote!

In 2012 we are also offering two exciting opportunities -

1. Are you interested in being part of a simple group dance that will be performed ‘en masse' on the day? If yes, please indicate this on your application form also.

2. Would you like the help from a professional artist to design, make or present your entry? If yes, please indicate this on your application form.

This year you can now complete your application online - please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/artyfartyparade for a quick and easy way to register your interest!

Volunteer at Banyule Festival!

Would you like to be a part of this iconic event? Simply download the form below and return to the Festivals and Events Officer. Phone 9490 4222 and ask to speak with the Leisure and Culture department for more information.

Getting Involved in Banyule Festivals and Events

Banyule has a terrific calendar of festivals and events through the year and as well as coming along and enjoying the celebrations there are great ways to get involved and be part of the program.

Who can get involved in these events? Practically anyone!

Community groups who want to increase their profile in the community and, or, fund raise can hold a food or information and display stall.

Local arts organisations, clubs, individuals or cultural groups could display or sell their work as part of the markets, put on a performance on one of the many stages or give a workshop in their discipline. Sporting clubs can give demonstrations or run activities.

There is also the opportunity for local commercial businesses to become involved through both in-kind and financial sponsorship. Arts, cultural or children's entertainment and activity businesses may be able to provide in-kind support through workshops and, or, performances. Other businesses can be involved through a scale of financial sponsorship agreements.

On top of all this all the events rely on a team of keen volunteers to help the management crew bring it all to realisation. There are opportunities for people of all abilities and interests; from assisting with workshops, to set up, to customer service etc.

For more details on each event, contacts and application forms please email arts@banyule.vic.gov.au or call 9490 4222.

Banyule Event Guide - Guidelines, Checklists and Application forms

The Banyule Event Guide is both a resource for event and festival organisers as well as an application form for the new Banyule Event Permit which is a requirement for all event or festival organisers who hold events on Council land, streets, roads and parks.

The Banyule Event Guide contains lots of information, including:

• ‘how to’ organise an event
• which permits are required
• statutory requirements
• how to develop risk management plans
• traffic management plans
• how to conduct an accessibility audit, and
• lots of templates and example forms to help you along the way

It also provides a list of useful contacts for any festival or event organiser. The Banyule Event Permit is a new process for Banyule City Council’s Obstruction Permit - Local Law Number 1, Part 2, Clause Number 202. The Obstruction Permit has always been required for circuses, carnivals, festivals, street parties and processions but has never been adequately enforced.

Due to the amount of organisation and level of risk that is generated by holding an event or festival on public land, Council is now ensuring all event and festival organisers apply for a Banyule Event Permit to minimise this risk, to ensure that events are well planned and well run.

For event and festival organisers who organise events on private land or within schools, this guide is also a great resource with easy to follow guides and checklists.

Many events that do not require a Banyule Event Permit may still need a Temporary Food Premises Permit or an Occupancy Permit from the Victorian Building Commission.

Details about these permits can also be found in the Banyule Event Guide. Banyule City Council has also introduced the Event Management Team (EMT), an internal committee made up of Council staff from across the organisation.

The EMT is there to assist festival and event organisers determine which permits are required, what infrastructure they need and to assist them to apply for these permits.

For your copy of the Banyule Event Guide please contact Council on 9490 4222, or email arts@banyule.vic.gov.au