FRANKSTON Council is seeking organisations to come into the city to stage new major events.
Council has established the “Destination Event Attraction Program” to encourage organisations to bring their events to Frankston. Applications are now open across three tiers, from significant commercial events to major community events.
Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy says that successful applicants through the program will receive “cash and in-kind sponsorship to support experienced creatives, collaborators and event organisations to curate and deliver a single or series of events from concept through to presentation in Frankston City.”
“The program has been developed by council to support the ongoing attraction of events which will enliven the community and lifestyle, drive visitation and result in positive creative, economic and social outcomes,” he said. “Residents and visitors are keen for events to return to the city as seen with more than 45,000 people flocking to the recent Waterfront Festival on Frankston foreshore.”
Deputy mayor Suzette Tayler also encouraged organisations to apply. “Frankston is a creative city, ideal for audiences seeking unique and memorable experiences at any time of year. Easily accessed from Melbourne and the surrounding south-eastern suburbs, Frankston’s diverse cultural and natural assets make it an outstanding location for destination events,” she said. “Council aims to build Frankston City’s reputation as an arts, culture and tourism destination by partnering with organisations to deliver high quality festivals and events which activate our spaces, enhance resident and visitor experiences and embrace and build upon the city’s creative arts culture.”
Applications are open until 8 May. To read more visit frankston.vic.gov.au/Things-To-Do/Get-Involved/Destination-Event-Attraction-Program