It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the postponement of the Moon Lantern Festival. While it’s unfortunate, we’re sure it’s not surprising.![]()
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Our incredibly talented team has been working tirelessly on this special event and would like to be clear we are not planning on cancelling altogether.![]()
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In October, a number of smaller COVID safe cultural activities will be provided to the residents of North Richmond to ensure they can still celebrate the Moon Lantern/Mid Autumn Festival. ![]()
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And in April 2022, The festival you have had a little peek of, will take place on the grounds of the North Richmond Housing Estate as originally planned. ![]()
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More details on adapted projects to come, so stay tuned!![]()
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For now, we’d like to thank all the community members, community groups, staff and artists as we continue to work to bring you what we’re sure is going to be a very special festival.![]()
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Presented in partnership by BANH Neighbourhood Houses and The Village Festival.![]()
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supported by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC and PBS 106.7FM Melbourne
Our first six artists for the Moon Lantern Festival have been announced! We’re so excited to start bringing to you the amazing line up we have been working on. A mix of Music, Theatre, Community Art, Dance and Food.![]()
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Moon Lantern Festival. October 1st - 3rd. Corner of Lennox and Highett Streets, on the grounds of the North Richmond Housing Estate, on Wurundjeri Country. ![]()
Entry is free.![]()
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Ausecuma Beats![]()
Djoliba Rattler![]()
Kee'ahn![]()
Memetica![]()
Qaymi Arts and Craft![]()
Sunfruits![]()
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More to be announced!
The Village in partnership with BANH Neighbourhood Houses Is returning to Melbourne as the Moon Lantern Festival![]()
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Early this year we asked Village supporters to vote for this festival, and we are thrilled to say, here it is:![]()
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A three day Music, Arts and Cultural Festival, celebrating the diverse communities of North Richmond and Collingwood. October 1st - 3rd. ![]()
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Held on the grounds of the North Richmond Housing Estate on Wurundjeri country.![]()
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We have been working hard with the incredible local communities of the North Richmond and Collingwood estates to create something truely special. With 50% of the program originating from local community artists, the other 50% will come from some of Melbourne’s finest musicians and performers.![]()
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Give us a follow to keep up to date with all the exciting announcements to come! ![]()
Moon Lantern Festival
Tonight at 8PM on Main FM The Fire Garden will be broadcast as a radio play!![]()
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Uncle Ron Murray will dial in to introduce the story, and talk about his connection to country and culture.![]()
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Make sure you tune in to listen to a beautiful piece in and of itself. ![]()
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A story of how the world was created, how the starfish tricked the whale and how the spirits gave flowers back to the elders.![]()
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Stream here: mainfm.net![]()
Or tune in to 94.9 MAINfm![]()
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Presented by The Village and MAINfm![]()
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Supported by Creative Victoria Regional Arts Victoria MAV and Mount Alexander Shire Council