South West Multicultural Festival
​Saturday, 22 February 2020

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For a number of years the Bunbury Multicultural Group held the highly successful, annual Multicultural Night Under the Stars which grew exponentially and by 2015 was attracting up to 3500 people. Over the last 12 years this event has evolved into the South West Multicultural Festival which now draws in excess of 5000 people. The Festival is free to the public and celebrates multiculturalism in the South West while contributing to the region through it's culturally diverse communities.

The Festival's program consists of demonstrations. performances, market stalls, interactive workshops, as well as food and information stalls, all culminating into an evening of dance and music that represents the south west multicultural community.

If you would like to be a part of this event by performing, volunteering or holding a stall or workshop please contact the Festival Coordinator : Jo O'Dea on 0417 097 538 or on events@joodea.com.au​
STALL HOLDERS
STALLS - (NOTE: APPLICATIONS FOR ALL STALLS ARE NOW CLOSED!)
It is now time to register your interest in holding a stall at the 2020 Festival. To do so please  note the following before completing the online form below.:
  • Food and product stalls who have their own ABN/ACN are required to provide a copy of their Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency and Registration of Food Business (attach to this form)
  • Community groups or families who do not have a registered food business but would like to hold a food stall displaying the food of your culture or country of origin, please contact the Festival Coordinator Jo O’Dea 0417 097 538
  • Fees (4m x 4m):
    • Food Stalls $200 (plus GST) - FOOD STALL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
    • Market stalls $50 (plus GST) - MARKET STALL APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 JANUARY 2020
    • Information stalls $15 fee (plus GST)
  • Please do not send any payment with your application. you will be invoiced after committee approval.
  • Please pay on invoice. This year if your fee has not been paid PRIOR to the festival your place will not automatically be held. It will be given to a stall on the waiting list.

Please fill in the Stall Holder's Registration Form
     
    SITE INFORMATION, Standard stall bay size is 4m x 4m
    Selling From
    Number of power points required
    PLEASE READ CONDITIONS 
    CONDITIONS OF BUNBURY SOUTH WEST MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL (SWMF)
    1. ​Public Liability Insurance:All stalls are required to have insurance.  Food and product stalls who have their own ABN/ACN are required to provide their own public liability insurance (a copy must be provided to the event coordinator). 
    2. Stallholders participate in the SWMF at their own risk and are required to indemnify and hold harmless the Multicultural Night Under the Stars against any claim for damages, costs, claims, expenses and liabilities. (Including without limitations consequential loss and loss of profits) in respect of any loss, damage, injury, disease or death caused through any of the stallholders activities at the SWMF.
    3. Festival hours are from 3.00pm to 9.00pm on Saturday, 22 February 2020. 
    4. Stall holders shall be set up and ready to commence trading at 3.00pm. Early trading is only permitted with the express permission of the coordinator. Support vehicles are to be removed from the festival arena by 2.30pm.
    5. Stalls are not to be dismantled before 9.00pm Stall Holders will be required to operate between the hours of 3.00pm until 9.00pm. It is expected that all stallholders will have enough supplies to operate throughout this period. 
    6. Stall fees will not be refunded should inclement weather or factors beyond the control of the Multicultural Night Under the Stars Festival management affect the event.
    7. No refunds will be given for cancellations of bookings made within two weeks prior to the Festival. 
    8. The SWMF management reserves the right to refuse any applicant to maintain the spirit of the festival or change stall locations without notice.
    9. Temporary Food Stalls – must comply with City of Bunbury Guidelines for Temporary Food Premises. This can be obtained from the City of Bunbury Manager Environmental Health Sarah Upton, ph no. (08) 9792 7095. 
    10. Stall Holders are to provide their own tables, chairs and weather protection (shades, tents etc). Spikes / Tent Pegs may not be driven into the ground in some stall areas. Stallholders must provide their own weights or methods of securing shelters in these cases. Stallholders are responsible for the erection and dismantling of their own shades. Weather conditions may necessitate the need for wind barriers – please come prepared.
    11. Stall Holders who have indicated that they require a powered site (see front of application) shall provide their own electrical leads that must be tested and tagged in accordance with the electrical regulations. The SWMF management reserves the right to refuse connection to power if safety standards are not adequate.  Leads must be covered by carpet or tape to reduce trip hazards.
    Have you read and understood the above conditions that apply to your application to participate in the South West Multicultural Festival. 
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    Please upload a copy of your Public Liability Insurance (food stalls):
    Max file size: 20MB
    Please upload Registration of food business
    Max file size: 20MB

    Please do not send payment with your application,
    we will invoice you as soon as your application is successful. Please pay on invoice prior to festival.
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    The South West Multicultural Festival is a SMOKE FREE FAMILY EVENT
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Information - Temporary Food Stalls
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Temporary Food Permit

A big thanks to the sponsors of
​Live Lighter South West Multicultural Festival 2020