MAV has been hosting events to showcase arts from diverse creatives around Victoria for over four decades. This is what's currently happening in the world of MAV arts, artists, and communities.
Sat 10 Jun 2023
Join us for a day of eating, cooking, and storytelling. Learn to make borek, bulani, ashak and Kubba and dive into the worlds of Ying, Rose, Dilly, Shaza, Sibel, and Muzhgan.
Sat 10 Jun 2023
Join us for a delicious feast and dive into the worlds of Ying, Rose, Dilly, Shaza, Sibel, and Muzhgan.
Sat 10 Jun 2023
Let's listen to the natural rhythms. Let's prepare for the longest night of the year. ISU TAKI and MAV present: Inti Raymi / We Tripantu featuring RODRIGO GALLARDO. Come join us to celebrate another cycle of the Sun, the NEW YEAR celebration of the natives of Abya Yala (aka Latin America) and beyond.
Sun 11 Jun 2023
"Wish U Were Here…” is Mike Wang’s debut headline show to be held on the 11th of June at the iconic Gasometer Hotel in Brunswick. Join Mike as he drops his latest album after an 18 month hiatus.
Thu 15 Jun 2023
Join us at Footscray Community Arts for a bright morning launch of co-ordinated climate action across the arts industry. A Climate For Art (ACFA) and its members will be launching their campaign and website through a series of talks over morning tea.
Fri 23 Jun 2023
In the lead-up to Srirachi's debut mixtape 'Srirachi Safari', the Melbourne-based Vietnamese rapper is releasing her newest single 'YAPPA YAPPA'.
Thu 29 Jun 2023
Heard n Seen is a platform made for the people, by the people. A show We aim to platform up and coming artists and creators in the city of Melbourne– not just in the music scene, but other creatives and fashion sectors. Our events launch will feature sounds like hiphop, trap, underground sounds, afro, drill and rnb.
Fri 30 Jun 2023
After countless sold-out parties, BELLAQUEO is beyond excited to announce THE EXPERIENCE OF SOUND, their second live act and party this 2023. Reggaeton has its roots in Latin, African and Caribbean music, evolving from **Dancehall** and **Hip-Hop**. With sounds originating from deep within Caribbean islands and South America, this is a must attend night not to be missed at the **Gasometer** on the 30th of June.
Mon 29 May 2023
The Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Monday, 29 May 2023 at the Edinburgh Gardens Community Room, 5.30pm for 6pm start.
Sun 28 May 2023
Kwabo Africa Day Party is a jam-packed afternoon of live music featuring DJs, free Afrodance workshops led by hyper Gracieuse Amah aka Kwabo_Grace and, dance performances by Kwabo Events and friends including Kwabo-Passion Crew, Melbourne Afrodance Crew, and the duo Ama & Mael. If you have been wanting to dive into African culture and have an authentic experience, this is the place to be on Sunday 28th of May.
Thu 18 May 2023
In this lively performance fusing kora, bass guitar and drums, Jali Buba Kuyateh and Afro Diyaa take audiences on a journey, from when Jali was a stranger to Australia through to how this country became his home, and the important events and people in his life that have shaped him on the way. Join Jali Buba Kuyateh and Afro Diyaa for a night of storytelling that connects people from all walks of life through the power of music.
Sat 13 May 2023
It’s time to celebrate! Last September, We Move Productions was formed. Since then, we’ve released Season 1 of “Red Door Sessions”, produced our first LIVE event in “Red Door: Block Party” and as we look to launch into the future, we want to take a moment to celebrate the journey so far!
Sun 7 May 2023
Proudly presented by ISU TAKI and MAV, MELBOURNE CUMBIA FEST 2023 DJs will revisit a diversity of cumbia subgenres, including the very roots of cumbia, the traditional Afro-Caribbean music, and subgenres such as psychedelic cumbia chicha, cumbia Chilombiana, cumbia villera, Chilean neocumbia or Mexican cumbias rebajadas.
Sat 29 Apr 2023
A crescendo is defined as “the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound". Melbourne’s underground music industry has slowly inched its way towards that very special peak or moment, where the world can no longer turn a deaf ear to the immense amount of talent blooming in our backyards.
Sat 22 Apr 2023
Introducing the first installation of a magical night in the jungle presented by local Naarm rap artist Srirachi. Featuring an all asian artist lineup and drawing inspirations from the tropics of south and south-east asia, Srirachi Safari welcomes you to unexplored territory.
Sun 2 Apr 2023
Join us at the Jewish Museum for an afternoon of enthralling storytelling and musical performance as we lead up to Pesach.
Sat 1 Apr 2023
Kicking off 2023 with our first ever Live session edition at the iconic Section 8 on April 1st. For this first party, we are thrilled to present live shows from the talented Dani Padron, Meza & SKR. Pure Latino power performing their music at the disco!
Thu 30 Mar 2023
Heard n Seen is a platform made for the people, by the people. We aim to platform up and coming artists and creators in the city of Melbourne– not just in the music scene, but other creatives and fashion sectors. Our events launch will feature sounds like Hiphop, trap, afro, drill and Rnb. With Artists such as Pania, J Verse, Punkbari and more.
Sun 26 Mar 2023
Melbourne Now’s Community Hall will come alive as MAV and Yo CiTY present Intersect, a series of free audio experiences showcasing some of Melbourne’s best musicians, DJs, and spoken word artists. Every Sunday afternoon, a line-up of performers as diverse as Naarm (Melbourne) itself will entertain, challenge and delight.
Sun 12 Mar 2023
We Move Productions present Red Door: Block Party! You've seen their online performance sessions taking over the scene on YouTube and Instagram. Now, you're invited to an incredible in-person evening of live music performances featuring a variety of dope acts in genres like R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, and more.
Sun 12 Mar 2023
Local culture shared through music, food and art. Launching Fuse Darebin's autumn program Out of the Park Picnic is an afternoon at Edwards Lake of shared culture, food , site art, music and fabulous family activities. A generous program that includes high impact interactive events, local artists and a strong community voice.
Sat 11 Mar 2023
MAV and Brunswick Music Festival presents CARIBE CARNAVAL: ¡PURO SABOR! An explosion of colour, music, and Caribbean culture. Performances powered by **El Gran Mono** will be interwoven with dance and theatrical elements, creating a one-of-a-kind cohesive show, never before seen in Melbourne.
Fri 17 Feb 2023
In 2023, we present the Legends of Common Ground, a showcase by the legends who have participated in Common Ground’s history. Local poetry enthusiasts are invited to participate via an open mic slot. Common Ground was established in 2013 to create a space for young people from two faiths that are often religiously and racially vilified (Sikhism and Islam), to come together and use spoken word and poetry as a medium for dialogue, friendship and interaction. It has since evolved to be a dedicated platform for diaspora community and local creatives to come together through a series of workshops and theatre performances around Victoria and interstate. This will be a unique experience of multilingual poetry and spoken word.
Thu 16 Feb 2023
A kinetic succession of dance beats and abstract compositions. 嶋田会希–Elle Shimada is a violinist, producer, curator, DJ and multi-instrumentalist from Tokyo based in Melbourne. Fluidly fusing Tokyo’s futuristic underground scene, Melbourne mellow-jazz and influences from house and traditional music from around the globe, Shimada’s production and live sets are a kinetic succession of dance beats and abstract compositions. For Elle Shimada, the concept of home is ever-changing; it is the current which flows through her debut album, ‘Home ≠ Location’, released on Australian label The Jazz Diaries. The album contains lean, skittish skeletal beats upon which Shimada’s shimmering falsetto climbs. Lithe and loose, marrying incisive political commentary with deep introspection, the album folds in blends of house, bass and candied keys to showcase why Shimada is one of Australia’s most exciting talents. Elle Shimada’s live shows often feature multicultural and diverse artists of various mediums of arts including dance, fashion, and fine -arts. Her curation is a politically charged peaceful protest and emphasises exchanging knowledge and energy between the stage, dance floor and the community. Shimada utilises the uniting power of music to cultivate a dancefloor-activism that is inclusive, honest and raw creating progressive spaces beyond musicianship.
Wed 18 Jan 2023
"I am a ‘diaspora’ Latinx. Hola. It means everyone back home thinks I am basic" by Diego Ramírez is a live performance featuring a devil breaking a black piñata. Every time the devil hits the piñata, it responds with a noise that resembles a grunt, to make it seem like the object is suffering. Indeed, Ramírez corrupts his childhood memories breaking piñatas to resemble a sadistic scene, amplifying the darker connotations of this festive ritual. This performance began as a subtle image of pandemic (from the god Pan) that reflects on the nexus between North-South relationships, disease, and capitalism. However, Ramirez’ re-shifted this focus over time as a satire of diaspora art in alignment with his wider push and pull with identity politics, as evidenced in his writing. It also draws from his prior research on the evolving iconography of the devil in art history. The work is made in collaboration with Zamara Zamara on fabrication and Bonnie Cummings on sound. This project is funded by Multicultural Arts Victoria, as part of their Represent Commisions, scheduled for a 2023 presentation in Contact High curated by Anador Walsh. - - - - In line with Gertrude’s commitment to supporting curatorial practice and the presentation of ambitious projects and public outcomes, the month of January will again be dedicated to Contact High. Piloted in 2022, Contact High is a three-year partnership between Gertrude and Performance Review exploring the transference that occurs between performers and audiences in the gallery. Over the course of four weeks, four Naarm based artists will be given full access to Gertrude Glasshouse as a space in which to develop, rehearse and workshop new or existing performance works, before showing them to the public. On Wednesday 18 January, Sophie Gargan, Diego Ramírez and Kenneth Suico will present solo works. In the period Tuesday 24 January - Wednesday 25 January, Gabriella Imrichova will exhibit a collaborative work, the closing for which will be held on Wednesday 25 January.
Sat 5 Nov 2022 - Sat 12 Nov 2022
Beit e’Shai invites you to join us for a Herbalism workshop with artist and herbalist Rasha Tayeh. During this 2 hour workshop we will learn about a range of herbal infusions and their benefits, focusing on herbs that promote restful sleep, uplift our mood and support digestive health. Each participant will have an opportunity to make their own tea blend to take home!
Thu 3 Nov 2022 - Fri 2 Dec 2022
Jackie Sheppard will lead participants through a process of breathwork, meditation, visualization and movement that will help initiate a sense of belonging to oneself, a settling into the here and now, and a deepening of connection to stories that exist within us on a spiritual and DNA level. Maura García will lead participants through dance explorations grounded in the cultural values and stories that shape her movement vocabulary and choreography. Incorporating various ways of responding to creative prompts, her workshop includes exercises focusing on deep listening, breathing , speech, individual movement and group movement. Jackie and Maura will be exploring new concepts that arise as a result of their International Indigenous Cultural Exchange project. Additionally they will weave in techniques and theories from their individual practices and earlier workshops.
Wed 26 Oct 2022
Summayyah Sadiq-Ojibara, a Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life Coach, Writer, Storyteller, Mindfulness Guide and Entrepreneur will facilitate this workshop and bring awareness to tools, skills and learnings around sustainable practices as an artist. Whatever your art form is sure to leave you with countless gems to take with you on your artists journey.
Tue 25 Oct 2022 - Tue 22 Nov 2022
Are you a creative of colour wanting to develop your business knowledge in the arts industry? Managing your arts practice as a business can take a bit of planning and strategy. But, it's something you can learn to do, and will empower you to move forward in a sustainable way. These two workshops are an introduction to the skills that are needed to do this.
Sun 16 Oct 2022
Experience a close encounter with the world’s leading jazz artists in Melbourne International Jazz Festival's free series of intimate conversations and enlightening panels.
Wed 12 Oct 2022 - Fri 14 Oct 2022
Anchoring wellbeing through creativity and connection.
Wed 12 Oct 2022 - Sat 29 Oct 2022
what ties us apart is the debut exhibition from film collective slo. This show is a collection of work that responds to memories over distance. How malleable they become as we stretch their significance. Something steadfast can disintegrate after a moment, but in the same breath, changed context can allow for growth. Each work delves into nuanced movements of grief and connection.
Sat 8 Oct 2022 - Sun 9 Oct 2022
RECKŌNING interweaves indigenous cultural storytelling, original songs and dance to tackle the modern-day effects of racism and intergenerational trauma. With strong visuals projected on screen, emotionally charged song, deeply personal storytelling and genuine emotions of grief and joy, RECKŌNING leads its audience through a process of truth-telling and truth-accepting that garners empathy and understanding, whilst the music uplifts and immerses the audience. Visually stunning, with original costuming, symbolic staging, inspiring lyrics in language and an utterly dance-worthy contemporary sound by Samuel Gaskin and The Merindas, you’ll be dancing in your seats as you experience this show. This show is a recognition of past injustices, a journey through understanding, and a celebration of indigenous cultures' survival, creativity and strength. Our cast of six Australian and New Zealand First Nations people are our immediate collaborators Samuel Gaskin, Candice Lorrae & Kristel Kickett (The Merindas), Paula Barbee, Piri Neho and Mahana Taniora, who all share their personal stories and music. RECKŌNING-Future Ancestors has been co-commissioned by MAV through Diasporas and Amplified by the support of Jewel Box performances and Creative Victoria.
Fri 7 Oct 2022 - Fri 28 Oct 2022
Conceptualised by Jay Dabgar in conjunction with MAV, the Dusk Raga Series is a program of music concerts that connects individuals and elevates the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of people through Indian classical raga-based music in an outdoor, open-air setting. The series will feature professional Indian classical musicians from Melbourne and applies place-based principles to bring the community together through music. The series will run from 7-8pm each Friday in October in the public space out the front of the Wyndham Cultural Centre.
Sat 3 Sep 2022 - Sun 4 Sep 2022
Two worlds simultaneously bleed: one where gendered violence is endemic and another where Goddesses destroy demons. Durga is the Goddess of protection, motherhood, and war. Also known as Mariamman and Korravai, Durga is a primordial being of complex multiplicities, recognised as the carrier of feminine strength. The Durga Chronicles evokes a metaverse in which the Goddess is ruler and destroyer of demons in one world, whilst in another, her kin are assaulted and murdered. At once a rite of collective mourning and a call to action, The Durga Chronicles remembers the stories of women who have been harmed and harnesses the force of Durga to provoke empowered resistance against gendered violence. Drawing on contemporary, classical Indian postmodern aesthetics, this rich work uses music, dance and stunning visuals – along with a world first; an exquisite, moving Carnatic choir of 12 women – to create a storytelling experience that operates on a visceral level. Internationally renowned dancer/choreographer/writer Priya Srinivasan’s works explore issues of social justice. Rooted in South Asian dance practice, her performances make women’s histories visible and have been presented in major festivals across the globe. Here she is joined by long-time collaborator Philipa Rothfield along with Uthra Vijay, an intergenerational Keerthana Women’s Choir, Hari Sivanesan, Govin Ruben and Marcus Salvagno to explore the ritual power of movement, song and storytelling as a means to incite change.
Thu 25 Aug 2022
MAV and Cinespace are excited to present an in person POC Filmmakers Networking Night! Celebrating the diverse voices of Australian film, Multicultural Filmmakers Networking Night is a chance to hear from, meet and chat with your local Naarm community of filmmakers of colour.
Thu 18 Aug 2022 - Sat 20 Aug 2022
Conquest of the Garden is an interdisciplinary and experimental new dance work by Melbourne based Choreographer Nebahat Erpolat. The work takes inspiration from Forough Farrakhzad, a feminist poet whose work in 1950’s Iran was seen as highly transgressive as a result of its criticism of the position of women in Iranian society. Nebahat Erpolat, Hellen Sky, Sahra Davoodi and Victoria Chui perform in this intercultural and intergenerational work, exploring the central ideas from Farrakhzad’s poem, subscribing these onto the moving body, uncovering the transgressive power of poetry and dance to underpin connection across cultures. Farrakhzad’s poetry presents urgent questions about women’s roles in our society and centers women’s subjective voices as architects of their own lived experience. The melding of artistic forms through poetry, dance and sound enable experimentation with own voices, and a powerful reclamation of female identity to explore the multiplicities and complexities of Middle Eastern women’s identity.
Sat 9 Jul 2022
Do you miss LIVE Hip-Hop? Do you want to support local and established Melbourne artists? Then get ready for NEWPRINT Out West! A well-curated celebration of some of our city's dopest musical talents at 6pm, Sat 9 July at the Wyndham Cultural Centre. We explore Melbourne's recent music history by creating a timeline of acts from the last four years to NOW featuring acts such as 3K, Halo Vocal Ensemble, Soli, Jordan Dennis & ThatKidMaz and many more artists!
Sun 5 Jun 2022
MAV and Dandenong Market are proud to join forces to present the driving rhythms and melodies of local band 'Ausecuma Beats’. We invite our community to join us for a FREE family-friendly afternoon of musika and dance. The AKC Arts Bus will activate children's creative workshops and international weavers will gather to create a story weave circle. A celebration of community, life, language, heart, and culture. This event is part of In Situ; a series of art installations, performances, gatherings, and events programmed by local artists into public spaces across Dandenong, Noble Park, and Springvale. The event is funded through the City of Greater Dandenong as part of the state government’s Outdoor Economy Package. This event is FREE family-friendly fun for all ages.
Sun 29 May 2022
NEWPRINT’s producers Ninth Planet X POOKIE Presents: WESTSIDE
Mon 23 May 2022
The MAV Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre (Ground floor, studio 1) on Monday 9 May 2022 at 5.30pm for 6pm start.
Sun 22 May 2022
SEVO Sessions: Gigs in unique spaces around the south-east suburbs of Melbourne!
Sat 21 May 2022
Uprock (or more commonly known as Rocking/Rock Dance Et al.) is a dance that hails from various Boroughs of New York. Uprock is a competitive Battle Dance that uses movements like the jerk and gestures called burns in a sophisticated rhythmic game of Rock, Scissor, Paper. It can be argued that this dance is the precursor to modern-day hip-hop dances such as Breaking. As Dance Battles in the modern era appear to be a form of Mock Fighting through non-contact and non-violent movements, come learn an original form of “Battling” from hip-hop culture’s roots. Join us as Anthony Lawang (Lamaroc9) teaches us the basics of Rocking in the streets of Dandenong. Anthony is a Filipino-Australian dance artist that has been performing and actively curating workshops and events since 1998, is part of the Fresh Sox crew (5 time Australian b-boy Championships winners), Swiss hip-hop Culture Bearers the 7$ Crew and 1st generation (est. 1973) Hiphop crew the Mighty Zulu Kingz. Resio, a Melbourne based contemporary artist, will perform live art to compliment the night, His works are a unique combination of styles inspired by Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting and the global visual and physical language of graffiti. Followed by a jam session hosted by the Southeast Sessions. Come get your groove on and watch some live art and dancing!
Sun 15 May 2022
Join the Kiribati community for a day of singing and dancing as they come together to share their culture with the Macedon Ranges community. A fundraiser for the Victorian Kiribati Association, the jam-packed family day will feature: - MC Bobby Macumber (Triple R Radio host) - Story Time with Marita Davies - Dancing performance & workshop - Traditional Kiribati food - Artefacts & images on display PLUS a special performance by the Kyneton Town Band! This event is proudly supported by Regional Arts Victoria, Multicultural Arts Victoria, The Social Foundry, Victorian Kiribati Association and Threshold. Promotion of the day has been made possible by the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
Sat 14 May 2022
Sharing the Shepparton Culture Kitchen experience with young people, this closed workshop will celebrate the stories of third culture youth growing up here in Shepparton. Led by Eman Alabbassi young people will share experiences and explore the evolving nature of their origin cultures in the contemporary reality of life in Shepparton, the food bowl of Victoria. This is a closed session for young people – by invitation only.
Sat 14 May 2022
Afghan culture is all about hospitality and generosity - food is the currency of kindness, love, collaboration and unity. In Afghanistan, meals are a ritual combining family, friends and culture. Food is eaten together and given the amount of work taken to create an Afghan feast, cooking is also done communally. Join Shakilla Naveed in her makeshift outdoor kitchen to share in creating and eating delicious, healthy homestyle Afghan dishes like aash and biryani- made with love!
Sat 14 May 2022
Forget the corporate culture of grab-and-go coffee and learn the art of unhurried, slow, social sipping. Idle the afternoon away with a guhwah, traditional East African coffee ceremony hosted by Agoness Kuol. The coffee ceremony is a core cultural tradition throughout East Africa that is practised daily, giving friends, family and visitors a chance to sit, relax and catch up. Agoness adds her own flavour with a bit of lively Sudanese music and dance thrown in at the end to work off the delicious sweets she’ll be serving.
Sat 14 May 2022
Inspired by her transglobal upbringing and ancestral roots, Ree Peric will lead a journey from the Island of Fiji to Uganda in central Africa, landing in Shepparton. Guests will be welcomed with a traditional kava ceremony followed by a meal of tasty, traditional dishes drawn from Ree’s childhood in Uganda. Bringing it home, she will screen a series of short videos that take a peek into the kitchens of some of her friends and family living here in Shepparton.
Sat 14 May 2022
Call it curry puff, karipap or 咖哩角, this is a much-loved snack you will find at every turn and corner throughout Malaysia. Learn how to make these delicious little parcels of flakey and crispy pastry filled with savoury curried potatoes, chicken and onion. Curry puffs take some time and energy to prepare, making them the perfect food for a collective cooking and eating experience like this one led by Yusniza Yusoff.
Fri 13 May 2022
Dress up for a fine dining experience that traces Ane Fotu’s culinary journey from the traditional Tongan kitchen where she grew up and learned to cook with her mother, all the way to Shepparton where she is now raising her own family. Ane has collaborated with Mitchellton Winery head chef Vinnie Callaghan to reinterpret some of her favourite childhood dishes originating in the Kingdom of Tonga. She will serve these up in a three-course dinner along with story and traditional Tongan dance in this intimate, long-table dinner event.
Thu 12 May 2022
A healthy food culture includes a large mix of different cultures and traditions and foods that are created with love and shared with others
Sat 7 May 2022
In collaboration with MAV and the In Situ Program, we are honoured to present 323 Block Party, in the South East Suburbs of Melbourne! 323 Block Party is an event based on peace, love and unity. There will be exhibition dance battles, a huge dance floor and the finest DJs spinning records into the night. The humans behind the 323 Block Party Co. are a collective of artists and entrepreneurs who share a common love for dance, music and community. FLYING ART STUDIOS® a creative video company founded by David Nguyen and Kim Long Nem, Gud St. a Melbourne (Naarm) based streetwear clothing label and DJ Antagonize a Melbourne (Naarm) based DJ and Krumper joined forces to create a dance and music event that stays true to the essence of hip-hop culture, the party!
Thu 21 Apr 2022
Our Beat is a monthly open stage night that brings together musicians, artists, actors, comedians, dancers, and the community. This is more than a gig – it’s a chance to connect with like-minded people, meet local talent, and even take the stage yourself. Free event for all people and all art forms. April 2022’s, Our Beat – South East Sessions takeover is a collaboration between The Drum and MAV as part of the In Situ program of events and activations, presenting a night of “DANCE CYPHER” where our amazing dancers exchange, introduce and showcase their respective dance style.
Fri 8 Apr 2022
Rise of South Sudan (ROSS) is a one-day music and arts festival to celebrate contemporary and multidisciplinary artistic talents in Victoria’s South Sudanese and broader African communities. As a lead-up to the festival, ROSS has combined forces with MAV and local business Kush Empire Entertainment, to celebrate the launch of their new entertainment venue, situated in the heart of Dandenong. A night of live music performances, free food and soft drinks. An event where all ages can come together to enjoy and celebrate local musicians and an exciting new venture.
Sun 3 Apr 2022
SEVO Sessions: Gigs in unique spaces around the south-east suburbs of Melbourne!
Sat 2 Apr 2022
This special event will be a rare opportunity to be immersed in flavours, stories and culture of the Islands with a traditional umu experience.
Fri 1 Apr 2022
MAV’s NEWPRINT program is a ‘for us, by us’ music revolution – a brand-new platform all about supporting artists of colour living in outer urban and regional areas.
Sun 27 Mar 2022
Enjoy dynamic Australian talent at Out of the Park Picnic, a free celebration of 100 years of Edwardes Lake Park
Thu 24 Mar 2022
March 2022’s, Our Beat – Spoken Word takeover is a collaboration between The Drum and MAV as part of the In Situ program of events and activations.
Sun 20 Mar 2022
HUES, a music seminar dedicated to the future of our industry, with a focus on networking and discussions about pathways towards a stronger scene.
Sun 20 Mar 2022
Deconstructing the Mining Exchange through music, art and dance.
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Three incredible voices in concert for one night only.
Sat 12 Mar 2022
DRILL | AFRO | HIP HOP | RNB NIGHT
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Learn the fundamentals of film editing using free software Davinci Resolve Lite.
Thu 10 Mar 2022
FINDING COMMUNITY + CREATING PLATFORMS
Wed 9 Mar 2022
Learn the basics of sound in the art of filmmaking, including recording and sound design.
Tue 8 Mar 2022
In this visually dominant culture we live in, graphic design has become a beneficial skill for artists and creatives.
Tue 8 Mar 2022
A big component of having a successful creative career is mastering the business side of your practice.
Mon 7 Mar 2022
The ever-changing and fast-paced world of social media can be overwhelming for any creative, but it’s now essential for any artist to refine their social media presence and use it to elevate their practice.
Sun 6 Mar 2022
SEVO Sessions: Gigs in unique spaces around the south-east suburbs of Melbourne!
Sun 6 Mar 2022
Multicultural Place in Springvale will come alive on Sunday 6 March 2022 for the program launch of In Situ with musika, dance, elemental frequencies pulsating global rhythms. As we gather and honour the incredible women of our community in the lead up to International Women’s Day 2022. Featuring live performances and demonstrations by an exceptional lineup of local talent and beyond – we warmly invite you and your families to join us. Featured acts include; Sounds of Polynesia, Natalia Mann, Jay Dabgar Trio, the Kathak Dancers, DJ NARU feat freestyle movement maker Dee and finishing off the day on a complete rhythmical high with Ausecuma Beats. The day will launch In Situ a two-month program of art installations, performances, gatherings and events programmed by local artists into public spaces across Dandenong, Noble Park, and Springvale.
Sat 5 Mar 2022
Want to feel good about writing about your practice?
Thu 3 Mar 2022
Learn about the fundamentals of camera use and lighting in filmmaking using SLR and pocket cinema cameras.
Wed 2 Mar 2022
The workshop for discovering your ‘unfair advantage’ for breaking-in to professional screenwriting.
Tue 22 Feb 2022 - Tue 1 Mar 2022
In this workshop, Daniel Jauregui, musician, producer and composer, will be opening the windows into music production.
Mon 28 Feb 2022 - Fri 11 Mar 2022
These workshops centre around digital technology, and how to approach them as both tools and as part of the art making process
Wed 23 Feb 2022
Led by facilitator, Daniel Schultheis, Smartphone Stories teaches participants how to make films using a smartphone.
Mon 21 Feb 2022
Have you ever doubted your creative abilities, despite your success and skills? You may be experiencing imposter syndrome, which tends to affect marginalised people disproportionately.
Sat 19 Feb 2022
Join us for an evening of live-music and celebration with Wyndham’s very-own, Nomad and The Movement collective for the album launch, The Nomadic, on Sat 19 Feb, 7pm at the Wyndham Cultural Centre.
Sun 13 Feb 2022 - Sun 27 Feb 2022
In this three-part Podcasting Workshop, you will learn everything it takes to produce an impactful podcast.
Sun 6 Feb 2022
SEVO Sessions: Gigs in unique spaces around the south-east suburbs of Melbourne!
Thu 27 Jan 2022 - Thu 17 Feb 2022
A partnership between the City of Darebin and MAV As we begin a fresh new year full of possibilities, the people of Darebin are invited to start their summer Fridays by awakening their senses through the sounds of Indian classical music at the free weekly Dawn Raga Series from Friday 28 January to Friday 18 February 2022.
Fri 10 Dec 2021
A ‘FOR US, BY US’ MUSIC REVOLUTION IN SHEPPARTON!
Fri 10 Dec 2021 - Fri 17 Dec 2021
The markets will highlight the vast experiences, knowledge, and skills of local First Nations and culturally diverse artists from across the Greater Bendigo region and beyond.
Sat 20 Nov 2021
‘Act; Inspire Change for An Anti-Racism Strategy in Victoria’. Nelson Mandela Day Commemorative Committee is excited to bring people of various cultures to celebrate with song and dance in an Anti-racism Multicultural Concert.
Sat 17 Apr 2021 - Sat 15 May 2021
Dawn Raga at Monash MPavilion is a series of musical meditations exploring traditional Indian instrumental music as a conduit to relaxation and serenity.
Sat 27 Mar 2021 - Sat 27 Mar 2021
It’s on your streets. It’s on your screens. It’s a group of women, femmes and gender diverse artists of colour speaking back to the racist patriarchal nonsense they experience with fire, wit and imagination.
Thu 25 Mar 2021 - Fri 26 Mar 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely disrupted our arts and cultural industries. Yet our culturally diverse artists have kept us connected, entertained and inspired.
Sat 23 Jan 2021 - Sat 13 Feb 2021
Postponed until further notice A partnership between the City of Darebin and MAV
Fri 5 Feb 2021 - Sat 13 Feb 2021
Grant Applications can be scary.
Tue 8 Dec 2020
Of Deities and Demons. Featuring Sumudi Suraweera and Baliphonics.
Thu 12 Nov 2020
MAV is offering a unique opportunity to hear from, connect and converse with some of the amazing artists who created works for Shelter with a series of watch parties streaming live on MAV’s YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Thu 5 Nov 2020
MAV is offering a unique opportunity to hear from, connect and converse with some of the amazing artists who created works for Shelter with a series of watch parties streaming live on MAV’s YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Thu 29 Oct 2020
MAV is offering a unique opportunity to hear from, connect and converse with some of the amazing artists who created works for Shelter with a series of watch parties streaming live on MAV’s YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Sat 19 Sep 2020
Sydney Sacred Music Festival’s 3rd National Concert, featuring ancient traditions & contemporary Australian music.
Sat 12 Sep 2020
Sydney Sacred Music Festival’s 3rd National Concert, featuring ancient traditions & contemporary Australian music. From their City to your lounge room.
Thu 10 Sep 2020
MAV and the Victorian Seniors Festival present this special edition of online radio programs for Radio Reimagined featuring local CALD artist. Exclusive live music, spoken word performances and interviews by Zii, Soreti, Mindy Meng Wang, Vinod Prassana, Allara Briggs Pattison, Nela Trifkovic, Amadou Suso and Ajak Mabia
Sat 5 Sep 2020
Sydney Sacred Music Festival’s 3rd National Concert, featuring ancient traditions & contemporary Australian music. From their City to your lounge room.
Tue 25 Aug 2020 - Wed 26 Aug 2020
Want to apply for City of Melbourne’s Art Grants program for 2021 but need grant writing support designed for culturally diverse artists?
Fri 22 May 2020 - Fri 12 Jun 2020
Shepparton’s own Heard Instinct Collective will present a live stream performance on Instagram every Friday @5pm from 22 May to 12 June 2020.
Thu 30 Apr 2020 - Fri 7 May 2021
Want to apply for City of Melbourne’s Art Grants program for 2022 but need grant writing support designed for culturally diverse artists?
Sat 28 Mar 2020
Postponed Shepparton’s own Heard Instinct Collective will present a very special young artists’ stage at this year’s Converge Festival on Saturday 28 March from 4pm till 8pm.
Tue 10 Mar 2020 - Thu 30 Apr 2020
Presenting recent artwork including weaving, painting, photography, textiles, sculpture.
Fri 21 Feb 2020 - Fri 20 Mar 2020
All Pasts Lead To Now is an exciting new regional initiative and has seen Multicultural Arts Victoria partner with Riverlinks and six local artists in Shepparton to curate and produce a program that will engage First Nations and diverse artists and audiences living on Yorta Yorta country in and around Shepparton.
Wed 19 Feb 2020
The expressive and evocative music of the koto (Japanese zither) meets the beautiful and elegant world of Sumi-e (Japanese ink painting).
Sat 14 Dec 2019
‘Todos Somos uno y uno somos Todos’: ‘We are one and each one is all’
Sat 14 Dec 2019
The Lakeside Hustle Live Music Takeover at the Lake
Sat 7 Dec 2019
Big Bao presents Medium Spicy: a party of diasporic and contemporary tastes.
Fri 6 Dec 2019
MHP (aka Ma Hai Ping) is a world-renowned award winning Chinese electronic musician who hit the decks composing electronic and techno music 18 years ago forging a new path for the genre in China. Exhilarating live performances and successful album releases paved the way for him to become a highly respected independent musician in China and now he is returning to Melbourne to bring the party.
Fri 6 Dec 2019
The bass will drop even if the global average temperature won’t! Vanity Fair Enough is a solo hour of original songs, sketch, and standup about sexy capitalism. Accompanied only by electropop tracks, an electric guitar, and her own ego – impending doom never looked so good.
Fri 6 Dec 2019
囚人 (Shujin) inspects stoicism in the professional workplace. Jonathan Homsey uses his own life experiences and anecdotes from his childhood in Hong Kong to examine the duality of the highly paced work-ethic against the serene Eastern movement practices. Shujin is a platform for the viewer to examine how their professional life affects their mental health.
Thu 5 Dec 2019
Step into a welcoming, informal space where stories about love, loss, life and strife infuse you with laughter and tears. Saga Sisterhood is a transformative performance project from Perth for women from communities who identify as South Asian that come from non-performer backgrounds, but all have something to say about love, friendship, belonging, family and identity.
Wed 4 Dec 2019
Ana Muslim (‘I am Muslim’) by Angga Wedhaswhara is an exploration and discussion on being a ‘Muslim’. Originally performed in Indonesia, the largest Muslim nation in the world, Angga explored the growing dichotomy between those who are practising orthodox Muslims and those that support Pancasila, the official foundation of philosophical theory of Indonesia that supports diverse culture and religions.
Sun 1 Dec 2019
The unstoppable Weave Movement Theatre (WMT) perform an extract from their upcoming show, Wanna Be a Rabbit, directed by the extraordinary performance and Butoh artist, Yumi Umiumare in a unique cultural interchange and collaboration now five years young.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
BELON is a dance performance by contemporary dance company P7:1SMA (pronounced: Prisma) from Singapore which explores the equilibrium between traditional conventions and the contemporary. The work seeks to occupy and engage the space of the in between and is embodied by the belon (Malay for balloon). The performance inhabits ambiguous, paradoxical, playful and disruptive states of in-betweenness, as a metaphor for multiplicities.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
A collaborative work between Japanese/Australian performance artist Yumi Umiumare and Thai/Australian installation artist Pimpisa Tinpalit, Forbidden Laughter is created as a mobile Butoh performance installation, an extension of their previous work in ButohOUT!2019. Several pop-up performances with a surreal sense of humour will occur onsite with performers dancing and interacting as a moving installation.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
To celebrate the launch of the Comic Sans Exhibition come along and join our interactive comic drawing workshop.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
The Comic Sans series considers drawing to be a mode of enquiry; a new way of thinking; a literary art form. These comics stretch from a few amusing thoughts, to quiet moments, to deep dives into the most intimate, devastating relationships.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
Join us at the Mapping Melbourne Community Day for food, performance and installations.
Fri 29 Nov 2019
Mapping Melbourne 2019 will launch on Fri 29 Nov, 6pm at Testing Grounds. Join us for a special preview into the festival in this night of surprises as we launch the 2019 program!
Wed 27 Nov 2019
Apoorva Krishna is a star on the rise in the Carnatic traditions.
Wed 27 Nov 2019
This panel discussion is based on Multicultural Arts Victoria’s campaign, #DiversifyYourArts, with a music industry lens supporting any music industry professionals in applying this knowledge to their practice.
Sat 23 Nov 2019
Sangam, Performing Arts Festival of South Asia and Diaspora presents Perai Gatherings; a day of discussion through panels, workshops and films to further dialogue and enable conversations to engage with some of the ideas of the festival.
Sat 23 Nov 2019
Sangam, Performing Arts Festival of South Asia and Diaspora presents Rewa Unseen, a double bill, featuring two artists from Bangalore and Melbourne who use queering to question their classical dance forms on an experimental platform. This double bill features the world premier of two exciting works that probe deep into form and power.
Sat 23 Nov 2019
Sangam, Performing Arts Festival of South Asia and Diaspora presents Mahaweli Entanglements; a triple bill of music and dance by International and Melbourne artistes.
Thu 21 Nov 2019
Sangam, Performing Arts festival of South Asia and Diaspora, in partnership with Melbourne Hindustani Classical Society present a triple bill evening of dance and music by international and local artists.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
MAV and the Immigration Museum present Generations - a new multi-Generational, multi-generational, multi-art form, multi-perspective festival exploring new ways of belonging.
Wed 23 Oct 2019
Catch a Vibe! and treat yourself to an audio-visual feast of some of the freshest Hip Hop and soul talents handpicked from around Victoria curated by Creamy Spies.
Sat 19 Oct 2019
Creating Your Own Pathway - Sista Zai Zanda
Fri 18 Oct 2019
An exploration of embodied artefacts A duet of choreography and music by Jonathan Homsey and Gala Hallelujah, examining how bodies contain ancestral information.
Fri 18 Oct 2019
Big Bao invites you to Yeo’s Album Preview Party, a night for friends and fans to enjoy listening sessions of Yeo’s forthcoming album “Recovery Channel” ahead of its release to the public, a live set from Yeo including the debut performance of Yeo and his choir, with visuals and DJs all night.
Fri 18 Oct 2019
How we grapple with Power?
Thu 17 Oct 2019 - Fri 25 Oct 2019
Walau-Eh, Eat My Yeot Sh*t An Art Installation by Ellen Y G Son
Tue 15 Oct 2019 - Tue 26 Nov 2019
Off The Grid s a new music mentoring program designed by Melbourne based creative, Titan Debirioun, with Multicultural Arts Victoria, to address the massive gaps in infrastructure and accessibility in regards to music production and recording spaces for young people in Melbourne’s outer west Wyndham region. The program will deliver 6 free quality recording sessions and music composition workshops for emerging artists, guided by experienced Melbourne producer and engineer, Simba Andrews and creative mentors, Pookie, Rockstar Bola and Devarn Kiir. Participants will have an opportunity to upskill themselves in a culturally safe environment that also serves as a drop in centre for local creatives. All aspiring young artists in Melbourne’s outer west, are invited to drop in, record music, work on their writing ability or just relax and network with other creatives from their local area. Project coordinator, Titan Debirioun says, “We need more spaces in the outer West where kids can be creative and actually get the assistance they need to grow as artists. Everyone isn’t interested in the same things, and if we want to really help kids set up their futures, we have to build all the necessary spaces and pathways to assist them.” The project has been developed and produced as part of MAV’s Emerge Cultural Leadership program which supports the vision and aspirations of artists from newly arrived and emerging communities around Victoria.
Thu 29 Aug 2019 - Tue 8 Oct 2019
Meeting Point is a group exhibition of works by Marie Afram; Yelena Ashlapova; Amicus Atman; Anthony Bertucci; and Emiliano Fernandez as part of Emerge in the North 2019, now in its third year. It celebrates the incredible cultural contributions of artists from new and emerging communities in the outer north of Melbourne, investing in the development of new works and profiling artists of quality and innovative practice. Each of the five artists selected through the EOI process worked alongside curator Santy Saptari, to develop new works for the exhibition.
Fri 16 Aug 2019
Heard Instinct Open Mic Night #1 will be the first in a series of monthly open mic nights produced by and for young artists in Shepparton. Come and enjoy or perform your own self produced beats, rhymes and lyrics flavoured with hip hop, r’n’b, soul, pop, country and gospel here on Yorta Yorta country. Covers are also welcome! Acts can include solo, duo or trio with backing tracks or one or two live instruments. The event is free and is for young artists aged 12-25 years. No need to register – just rock up. No alcohol or smoking.
Thu 15 Aug 2019
MAV and Immigration Museum proudly present the Common Ground Finale on 15 August, 6pm at Immigration Museum. The evening will celebrate identity and belonging through spoken word featuring more than 20 performers from the Common Ground program. The night will feature renowned spoken word artists Michelle Dabrowski and Nour Abouzeid; and a special performance by Neil Morris, a Yorta Yorta poet, independent musician, and a community activist for First Nations people. Common Ground was established by Multicultural Arts Victoria, and is a unique, multilingual, multi-faith project that uses various forms of writing, primarily spoken word, to build connection and understanding between young people of diverse faiths and cultures.
Sat 10 Aug 2019 - Sat 31 Aug 2019
Learn about leadership and program development in a cultural context; how to develop and manage a group in your own arts project; looking at trajectory and practicalities of taking an idea or a dream and manifesting it into a living breathing reality. This series of two workshops is part of the Emerge Cultural Leadership program. It is expected that participants will attend both workshops in the series; Saturday 10 August 10am-12noon and Saturday 31 August 10am-12noon. The workshops are facilitated by Grace Vanilau, who is a Community Cultural Development practitioner and Creative Producer working in the arts sector both in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. She works across mediums as a practicing weaver and international performance artist, singer, songwriter and spoken word poet.Grace holds postgraduate qualifications in Community Cultural Development Practices and Indigenous Arts Management from the Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne. She specialises in producing culture-specific programs working with Contemporary Pacific Arts sector across communities and developing intercultural knowledge share spaces, with the key purpose to mobilize and uplift communities through creativity. She continues to draw on her extensive networks in the Pacific arts and broader arts communities to bring together people who are passionate about contributing to the transference and evolution of Pacific arts and cultural heritage.
Wed 31 Jul 2019
This will be an opportunity for people from culturally diverse and Indigenous backgrounds from the outer north of Melbourne to: * connect with like-minded artists & cultural leaders in the local community * talk, share ideas and network * share some delicious food together * find out about upcoming opportunities For information and bookings contact Miriam Abud; miriam.abud@multiculturalarts.com.au or 9188 3681
Sat 27 Jul 2019 - Sun 29 Sep 2019
Yenbenal Mawa Murrangurang ancestors blood always, captures the history and living stories of Yorta Yorta country and people as passed on through family and country. This exhibition by Yorta Yorta artist, Coree Thorpe, is inspired by his maternal grandparents and family stories and memories associated with living in a significantly historical time and place in Yorta Yorta history. The 4th February 2019 marked the 80th Anniversary of the Cummeragunja Walk-Off where many Aboriginal families left the mission to live in an area fondly known as the Mooroopna Flats, next to the Kaiela (Goulburn River) and Midland Highway between Mooroopna and Shepparton in Victoria. This exhibition will be showcased at The Connection, Shepparton – Home of Yurri Catering which is closely located and interconnected with the Mooroopna Flats and Yorta Yorta history. Identity, culture, family and sharing connection to country are at the heart of this project. About Coree Thorpe: Coree Thorpe is a Gunnai, Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara emerging artist. Growing up surrounded by art and activism, Coree has always had a passion for creativity, for standing strong in who you are and for ensuring that community and family are at the heart of everything. Coree has been an integral member of the Koorie Youth Will Shake Spears Melbourne-based dance group for over 20 years, but it was in the last 3 years that he has picked up a paintbrush again. In 2017, he entered a piece into the Koorie Art Show at the Koorie Heritage Trust, where he was encouraged to continue painting after winning the Lend Lease Reconciliation Award, for his portrait of his cousin Adam Briggs. Coree currently works for Dardi Munwurro (Strong Spirit), an Aboriginal organisation focused on breaking the cycle of family violence and intergenerational trauma in Aboriginal families and communities. Yenbenal Mawa Murrangurang will be Coree’s first solo exhibition.