Festival and events calendar
Community festivals are a great way to celebrate and build community identity and to promote arts and cultural expression.
Council coordinates a wide range of cultural and artistic events, exhibitions and performances throughout the year. A number are presented in partnership with community organisations.
If you are involved in planning a community festival or event in Moreland, see Council's guide to planning an event or festival in Moreland.
2012 events
March 2012
Newroz Festival
Sunday 25 March
Coburg Lake Reserve
Murray Road, Coburg
A national celebration of the Kurdish Community for its national cultural day. The festival open to the whole community to enjoy and celebrate Kurdish traditions.
For more information contact Sema Yildiz on 0415 483 600
April 2012
Chaldean Festival
Sunday 1 April
Coburg Lake Reserve
Murray Road, Coburg
A celebration for the Chaldean Babylonian New Year and the Chaldean Community Harmony Day. This event is conducted every year to share Chaldean traditions with other cultures. A music and dance celebration in a peaceful and friendly atmosphere.
For more informaiton contact Louie Josef on 0403 677 842
Breaking Down Barriers
Sunday 15 April
Harmony Park
Gaffney Street, Coburg
Breaking Down Barriers is an event that is organised as a park of the 2012 Youth Week to help break the stigma of young people and mental illness. People aged between 12-25 will be welcomed to attend this event.
For more information contact Chantelle Gianinotti on 1300 880 218
Relay For Life
Saturday 21 April and Sunday 22 April
City Oval
19-21 Harding Street, Coburg
Relay For Life is the world's biggest fundraising event for cancer. The funds raised contribute towards awareness and prevention programs. The Moreland Relay For Life committee are constructing an event that encourages reisdents to clebrate life and remember loved ones lost to cancer and pledge to fight back. This is the inaugural event in Moreland City Council.
For more information and to register your team visit the Relay For Life website
May 2012
Events coming soon
June 2012
Events coming soon
Files
- Community festivals and events application form (DOC 73Kb)
- a community resource guide to festivals and events within the City Of Moreland (DOC 511Kb)
