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Events Grants 2024/25
Council agreed to the following funding and fee waivers through the Events Grants Program 2024/25, to support organisations to hold community events on the Northern Beaches.
| Organisation | Project | Approved Funding (ex GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Arts District | Brookvale Arts District Festival is the ultimate convergence of music, art, film, and culture, set to revolutionise the festival experience. Nestled in the vibrant community of Brookvale Arts District (BAD), this breakthrough event promises to attract talent from across the globe, captivating audiences with its immersive and boundary-pushing offerings | $10,000 second year of three-year sponsorship |
| Volleyball NSW | Volleyball NSW host the biggest beach volleyball event each year, the NSW Champs. Teams are welcomed not only from all over NSW but from other States as well as they compete in preparation for the National Tour. This event has been historically held in Manly Beach with the help of the local club NBVA. | $2,500 second year of three-year sponsorship + Fee waivers for beach hire |
| The Link Church | Eggs by the Lake is an anticipated Easter event on the Northern Beaches, attracting families from all around the community for a day of fun, games, and of course, an exciting Easter egg hunt. With over 10,000 Easter eggs hidden throughout the event area, it promises to be a thrilling experience for kids of all ages. This free-to-attend event aims to celebrate the spirit of Easter while providing a safe and enjoyable environment for families to come together. | $2,500 second year of three-year sponsorship + Fee waivers for reserve hire |
| Avalon Beach SLSC | Carols at the Beach is a free community event that celebrates the festive season. This event allows the surf club to connect with its community to demonstrate the importance of their services whilst at the same time thanking our community for supporting them. The event starts at 4:00pm with local high school students given the opportunity to showcase their talent and gain performing experience on stage. At 6pm the Jubilation Choir leads a community Christmas Carol sing-along. The surf club car park turns into a festival area with fairy lights, food trucks, community fund raising stalls, face painting, roaming kids' characters and a visit from Santa. The evening closes with a spectacular fireworks display off the beach. | $2,500 second year of three-year sponsorship |
| North Curl Curl SLSC | The 3 Points Challenge and Ocean swim is an iconic local run/swim. Up to 750 competitors participate in this event with many competitors travelling interstate, from Wollongong, Cronulla, Central Coast, Eastern Suburbs and Western Suburbs. The local community benefits, through hospitality and accommodation sectors as well as local fitness groups and swimming pools befits through additional patronage as competitors prepare for the races. Mental health, physical fitness and general wellbeing are the other significant community benefits of these events. The ultimate aim of these events is to raise much needed funds for rescue equipment. | $2,000 second year of three-year sponsorship |
Frenchs Forest Anglican Church | In 2023 the aim is to replicate and expand on the successful Carols in the Park event held in 2022. Aiming for more people to attend and, as the event becomes a regular, recognised community event being held annually at Ararat Reserve, to attract a consistent following. | $2,500 second year of three-year sponsorship |
| The Link Church | The Link Church is thrilled to present the "Carols by the Lake," a joyous and unforgettable community event that will spread holiday cheer and foster a sense of togetherness. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Narrabeen Lake, this magical Christmas celebration aims to bring the local community together in a spirit of love and unity. | $2,500 second year of three-year sponsorship |
| Rotary Club Upper Northern Beaches | Christmas Carols in the Park will be held to invite local community to participate in a picnic atmosphere and sings Carols. There will also also be entertainers in between the Carols and of course Santa Claus will be paying a visit. A number of vendors will be selling their foods including Rotary with a BBQ. | $2,500 second year of three-year sponsorship |
| Frenchs Forest Lions Club | Lionel Watts Carols run by the Lions Club of Frenchs Forest has run for over 45 years. Started in 1977 and is a much-loved event by every generation in the forest and a family tradition. The event hosts a group of schools, local community schools and entertainers. | $2,500 second year of three-year sponsorship |
| Australasian Dark Sky Alliance | After Dark is an event featuring stargazing, night food markets, planetarium, public talks, nocturnal walks at Lionel Watts Park. | $2,000 second year of three-year sponsorship + Fee waivers for reserve hire |
| OceanFit | Swimrun Australia has pioneered the relatively new sport of swimrun in Australia. A swimrrun is an exciting multisport race that involves teams swimming and running over a course that involves multiple swim and run stages. Swimrun Australia events are designed as ‘urban adventure races’ where teams are challenged to navigate an inner-city course in its natural state without any exclusive use of any part of the course. The Swimrun Australia: Sydney North event is designed to showcase the beautiful northern coastline of Sydney Harbour from Clontarf to Manly. | $3,500 second year of three-year sponsorship + Fee waivers up to $1,500 for reserve hire |
| Whiteley Ventures trading as Seadrift Distillery | Seadrift Wellness Community Events is a series of four wellness events to be held at Seadrift Distillery, where the local Brookvale industrial community and surrounding Northern Beaches communities, are invited into the distillery to connect and hear from local speaker on managing stress, anxiety, happiness and community wellness. | $1,000 second year of two-year sponsorship |
Disabled Surfers Association | Collaroy Smiles on Dials - Hands on Event. DSA Sydney aims to support a collaborative event between persons with disabilities and volunteers, to allow all members of the community to share a surf experience and unite in a love for water. The day begins with an orientation for all volunteers and participants outlining the structure of the day, safety briefing and key leaders who will help facilitate the day. Persons with disabilities are supported in a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment by trained volunteers and specialised surfboards/equipment. Surfing, beach games and supervised unstructured pool activities. | $2,000 second year of three-year sponsorship + Fee waivers for reserve hire |
| 2S Entertainment | Night at the Barracks is Northern Beaches and Sydney's newest unique outdoor venue set under the stars - the Parade Ground located within the Barracks Precinct at North Head Sanctuary, Manly. in Audiences were not only entranced by performances from some of Australia's biggest names in music, theatre, ballet, dance, rock, opera and jazz but were also shown some of the most picturesque and beautiful areas of the Northern Beaches. The site is a hidden gem, steeped in historical significance and natural beauty. 2024 will see this (soon, if not already, iconic) event series continue to grow! With the inclusion of both international talent and an already resoundingly positive reputation, this concert series is set to be a Northern Beaches staple, bringing excitement to the local community and draw new people into the area. Attendees are encouraged to visit bars and restaurants in Manly before and after the show to experience all of what Manly has to offer. | $40,000 second year of three-year sponsorship |
| Bilgolah Surf Life Saving Club | Pittwater Swim Series is a series of ocean swims held predominantly in January on several Northern Beaches - Newport, Bilgola, Mona Vale, Palm Beach to Whale Beach, then Avalon in early March. The swims' distances vary from 500m to 2.5km with each swim having its own drawcard whether it be the number of entrants, overseas swimmers interest or the celebration of opening a new Surf Club, like Mona Vale. Ocean swimming is cited as great exercise and social interaction, but also having great mental health benefits. Additionally, many people from beyond the Northern Beaches are drawn to our Swims due to our location, the time of year that the swims are held and our reputations as being fun and safe. | $5,000 final year of three-year sponsorship |