The Village
'CULTURE ON KINGS'
The Village is a free, fun, two-day community celebration which will run alongside the Caloundra Music Festival on 18 and 19 October. To celebrate our diversity, The Village will showcase different elements of our local culture through interactive workshops, roaming buskers and performances on stage. This alternative stage to the main music festival will blend local talent and cultural performances. The Village will have a safe, communal village atmosphere where everyone is welcome to experience different cultures and participate in the celebrations in a relaxing and fun environment. The goal of The Village is to increase the cultural capacity and celebrate our unique Sunshine Coast culture.
The Village is coordinated by a group of six members who are part of the Future Leaders program for 2008. They are Kym Webster, Emma Jones, Tarame Christie, Jayden Weidmann, Lisa Ferrier and Jamie Hagan. For more information on Future Leaders click here.
So what can I do at The Village?
Good question... Loads of things! Check out details on all the various areas of The Village below.
Stockland Stage
The Stockland Stage will be a major focus of The Village, showcasing a wide variety of quality music including upcoming local artists. With a program running from 10am through until 6pm each day you can rest assure you will be entertained by the wide range of performers who take stage. You may even witness our Mayor Mr Bob Abbot in action on stage!
Workshops
Throughout both days The Village will run several scheduled workshops for all to enjoy. There will be a mix of workshops that run all-day where you can come and go as you please, and also other speciality workshops scheduled at certain times. There will be something for everyone including drumming, belling dancing, arts and crafts.
Parade
The Village will kick off on Saturday with a community street parade! Building on the success of last year's parade this year a blend of school and community groups will be mixed with performers you may very well see on stage somewhere throughout the Caloundra Music Festival. More more information or to get involved, please send an email with PARADE in the subject line to communityevents@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
Art on Display
Walking around The Village you will no doubt come across a few art displays at any time of the day... Whether your taste lies with traditional art or contemporary art, there will be something there for everyone.
Chalkboard Stage
The Chalkboard Stage is a smaller laid back stage located within the market stalls. This stage features up and coming artists in a bustling and energetic environment.
Thiess Funky Forest Kids Area
Located under the shady Pandanus trees overlooking the beach, the Thiess Funky Forest will include attractions and activities such as painting in the park, storytime sessions, kitemaking workshops, craft sessions, puppet shows, clowns, face painters and roving entertainment!
Beach-side Carnival
The beach-side carnival is a favourite for all our youngest festival-goers... located around the infamous Kings Beach fountains, the carnival will ensure your festival experience is complete.
Markets and Food Stalls
The food and market stalls will add colour and flavour to the already bustling Village! They will operation from 10am until 6.30pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
If you are interested in holding a stall within The Village, applications are open until Monday 29 September. Applications are assessed on product type, uniqueness, stall size and appearance, professionalism, environmental friendliness, attitude, references and previous experience. Please note only not-for-profit community organisations are able to apply for Food Stalls.
Cost for Market Stalls per day (includes GST)
3x3m stall site $50.00
3x6m stall site $90.00
Cost for Food Stalls per day (includes GST)
3x3m stall site $80.00
3x6m stall site $150.00
Powered Sites
Powered sites area an additional $30 per site, per day.
All electrical equipment needs to be tested and tagged; equipment without a valid tag will not be connected.
Download Application Form - Please submit by Monday 29 September
