12 Days of Christmas in Kooyoo - Host your event EOI
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Griffith City Council is inviting expressions of interest from parties wishing to host an event or activity during the Baiada 12 Days of Christmas in Kooyoo Mall, running from 1 to 12 December. About As part of Griffith's Baiada 12 Days of Christmas celebrations, Council is creating a festive calendar of community-led activities in Kooyoo Mall. Purpose Kooyoo Mall will be transformed into a festive Christmas hub, with Council seeking community-led events and activities to bring the space to life for the 12-day program. Scope The scope includes hosting one or more of the following event or activity types in Kooyoo Mall during the 12-day program: Fundraising activities for clubs or organisations Busking-style performances Craft activities Showcasing local talent Selling food Displays, demonstrations, or other community-led entertainment Eligibility Local organisations Community groups Businesses Performers Individuals Instructions to Respondents Council will promote approved events at no cost and provide free use of the kiosk and café spaces in the Mall. Normal event requirements, approvals and bonds will still apply. Council is not organising, funding or delivering individual events, activities or entertainment as part of the program. This Expression of Interest is an opportunity for community organisations, groups, individuals and performers to activate Kooyoo Mall by hosting their own activities, displays, performances, demonstrations or busking-style entertainment during the 12 Days of Christmas.
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