Sunbury’s favourite festival has secured funding for the next three years.
Sunbury Streetlife has been awarded the Established Major Events grant from Hume council, with the committee receiving $30,000 per year for three years to help facilitate its event.
Sunbury Streetlife secretary Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Deller said the group was thrilled to receive the grant, saying it would greatly alleviate the costs associated with running such a major event.
“We’re extremely happy and grateful,” he said.
“I believe we were the last ones to receive that (grant), there was only one singular spot left.
“We were very grateful that we were given that grant because it has freed us a bit of time to do other things, instead of pursuing more money.”
The extra money each year will go to some of the bigger costs like the stage setup and insurance.
Mr Rodriguez-Deller said Streetlife will be back once again in November this year, and promises to be another great event in Sunbury, with plenty of stalls and local businesses.
“We try to get as many local businesses, arts and crafts, plus some not-for-profit organisations. Last year, we had 130 stalls, and this year we’re planning to have the same number of stalls,” he said.
“It will be a mixture of arts and crafts, information and food stalls.”
The committee is also always looking for volunteers.
Details: sunburystreetlife.org.au/ or email streetlife.secretary@gmail.com
