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Supporting the city’s cultural development activities and heritage preservation

Wollongong has a colourful and vibrant cultural life, complemented by a rich blend of heritages from countries around the world and our own Indigenous communities.

We believe culture is a vital part of Wollongong’s future and we're working to bring business, industry and local artists together to create a unique community environment.

We support the development of cultural activity through networking, training, events and project development in line with the aims of the Cultural Plan.

Current projects and partnerships:

We also distrubute:

  • a quarterly eBulletin outlining current cultural projects and activities
  • an email listing local events, exhibitions and job vacancies.

To subscribe to either list, please contact Customer Service.

Viva la Gong 2012

Saturday, 10 November, MacCabe Park, Wollongong

Viva la Gong 2012 is calling for performers/entertainers, workshops, children’s entertainers, food vendors, art and craft stall holders and volunteers

Expressions of Interest are now open for participation in Wollongong’s annual sustainable community arts festival, Viva la Gong.

Cultural Services is seeking food stall vendors, performers, children’s entertainers, street parade participants, workshop facilitators, volunteers and stall holders for the art, craft and fresh produce markets.

Through a collaborative, energetic and creative one-day program, Viva la Gong looks to reflect and celebrate the vibrancy and resilience of Wollongong’s community spirit.

Viva la Gong will take place on Saturday 10 November at MacCabe Park, Wollongong.

Applicants should be Illawarra-based individuals or organisations.

Deadline for applications is 5pm Friday,  29 June 2012

Application forms are below. Email culturalservices@wollongong.nsw.gov.au if you would like more information.

 Expressions of Interest for International Food Stalls - Viva la Gong 2012

 Expressions of Interest for Makers Markets and Workshops - Viva la Gong 2012

 Expressions of Interest for Community Street Parade - Viva la Gong 2012

 Expressions of Interest for Volunteers - Viva la Gong 2012

 Expressions of Interest for Performers - Viva la Gong 2012

For information on filming and photography in the City of Wollongong, click here 

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