The streets of Leederville will light up and come alive this Sunday 6 December as Leederville Connect presents their annual community celebration – the Light Up Leederville Carnival presented by Alcohol.Think Again.
The Carnival gives thanks to the major sponsor, the City of Vincent.
This FREE event will take over the Leederville town centre from 12pm – 9pm with over 80,000 people expected over the day and evening. The village-style festival through Oxford, Newcastle, Carr Streets and the surrounding alleys and laneways is offering the most diverse and engaging program since it began four years ago. Locals and visitors can take in a massive live entertainment line-up over four main stages, a dedicated land of children’s fun, alfresco and street food, pop-up festival bars, market stalls, live art, plenty of culture and even a 3m inflatable dancing marshmallow man in the street!
Mayor John Carey will commence the official “Light Up Leederville Ceremony” on the Synergy Power Play stage at 7.30pm (on the corner of Oxford & Vincent Streets) where carnival-goers are urged to rally with their own torch/phone light ready to join in. This part of the Carnival has become known for the special sense of spirit, unity and celebration, highlighting the affinity of the Leederville community,
Around 8pm countdown will begin to light up the sky with the Rohan Jewellery fireworks. Cardile Fireworks have created a special PINK CRYSANTHEMUM as the grand finale; representing the renowned pink diamond that Rohan Jewellery specialises in.
In 2015, Leederville Lights Up with renewable energy – proudly declaring Light Up Leederville Carnival presented by Alcohol.Think Again. as WA’s first ever renewable-energy-powered street festival. Carnival goers are urged to bring their riding legs Sunday as the Light Up Leederville Carnival expands into new and exciting operations territory in a bold initiative in partnership with Synergy. This Sunday, Synergy will power the 80,000-strong Carnival using only renewable energy sources.
Synergy intends to incorporate a number of different renewable energy options to powering the Leederville Carnival; with all stages and vendors to be powered off pedal, solar, wind and recycled oil energy sources.
“The Light Up Leederville Carnival presented by Alcohol.Think Again. this Sunday, will be the first time renewable energy has been used at an event of this scale in Western Australian history. The Carnival and Leederville Connect commend Synergy in joining us to take this positive step into and beyond the 21st Century,” said Carnival Director Jimmy Murphy from Upbeat Events.
ENTERTAINMENT
There are four main stages running from midday that are situated around the Carnival that each feature a full program of live entertainment running non-stop from midday – programmed to cater for all tastes and ages. Mums & Dads don’t forget to check out KIDSVILLE: a land of family fun where there will be buskers and street performers galore.
City of Vincent Community Stage – Corner of Richmond and Oxford St
This stage shines a light on our local talent with community group and individual performances that celebrate and showcase diversity across a range of cultures, performance styles and age groups.
12:00pm Megaroc Ceroc dancers
12:45 Catch Music
1:30 Forte Music
3:30 Jag
4:15 Dance Academy
4:45 Kalamunda Swing Band
6:15 OLE
7:00 North Perth Brazilian Samba
7:20 Moombaki Emsemble
The Synergy Power Play Stage – Corner of Oxford and Vincent St, powered by Synergy
This stage presents entertainment for the soul; where smiles are made and is where the sky will light up. Throughout the day there will be Luna movie ticket giveaways to the new movie JOY.
12:00 Skipping Ropes, Community Chalk Drawing, Bubble Blowing & Dance Square
1:30 Welcome To Country by Sealin Garlett
1:40 Smoking Ceremony by Walter McGuire
1:50 Boojah Bidi Aboriginal Dancer
2:10 Community Karaoke Sing-a-long with Stefan Testi (Live)
2:40 Free Hug Deli Opens + Trust building games
3:00 Dance of Freedom with The Liberators & Dj Flowolf
3:30 Leederville’s biggest groupie (like a selfie with 100’s of people)
4:00 Cookies for Kindness Flash-mob with Bass Wagon Music
4:30 Afternoon Summer Set by Future Dynamic (live)
5:30 Special Dance of Freedom Set with The Liberators & Dj Flowolf
7:30 The Light Up Leederville Ceremony with Mayor John Carey
8:00 The Rohan Jewellery fireworks
Bills Bar and Bites Bus stage – Corner Newcastle and Oxford Sts
Presented by Department of Culture and the Arts and curated by The Funk Club the 12m double-decker open bus stage is the hub for grooves, funky tunes, and dancing in the street, featuring a non-stop line-up of Perth’s best live bands and master producers.
BANDS PRODUCERS
12:00 AJ WigWams 12:30 Osric
1:00 Old Blood 1:30 Tsunami
2:00 Dilip N The Days 2:30 NDORSE
3:00 Orquestra Yambique 3:30 Veeness
4:00 The Community Superband 4:30 Safari
5:00 Barefeet Sojourns 5:30 Ben Taafe!
6:00 Button Ups 6:30 Tim King
7.30 Charlie Bucket
Sustainability Stage – Oxford St, South, powered by Synergy
This stage is powered by renewable energy from the sun, wind and pedal, and is the ultimate dynamic entertainment.
12:00 Beni Chill 2:00 Klean Kicks 4:00 Zeus 6:00 Pawel
MORE MUSIC
Bills Bar, Blue Flamingo and Garden complex, Newcastle St. At the pop up festival bar catch DJs and live performances throughout the day
Babushka – entrance via Newcastle St. Live bands upstairs at the Leederville Hotel,
Guzman Y Gomez: The newest kid on the Leederville block presents some old stock, with DJ Charlie Bucket from at 12.00pm, Muchos Mariachi at 3.00pm, and DJ Jo19 from 4.00pm till close.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Secret Walls x Australia – LIVE ART DISPLAY!
Secret Walls x Australia brings the world premier live art form seen in over 50+ countries to Leederville. This is the “Fight Club” of the art scene, inspired by Marvel comics and graffiti; where the artists are armed solely with black markers and paint, going head to head on canvas (usually!). Secret Walls presents an Australian first at Light Up Leederville as two of Perth’s best street artists Jerome Davenport and Robert Jenkins face up in a live art battle right onto two high performance vehicles! Accompanied by DJs, MC’s, voting power and time pressure, the thrill of watching freestyle artwork unfold before your eyes is an assault all the senses.
It all happens at 5.00pm in Carr place – with 90 minutes on the clock. Paint Will Spill/Ink will Drop.
www.secretwalls.black #secretwallsxaustralia
Mercedes-Benz debut!
The debut of the new star of the show! On display at the carnival will be the latest addition to the Mercedes-Benz range, located at the end of Oxford Street adjacent to Oxford Reserve. Bought to the Carnival by Diesel Motors, Westpoint Star and Southpoint Star.
YMCA HQ & Skate Park – 60A Frame Court Leederville
It’s called HQ for a reason; it’s where the action happens. Across the day the doors are open for to all (particularly those with energy to burn!) with a non-stop vortex of activities, entertainment and generally a cool place to hang – and entry is FREE. A showcase of live music from 3.00pm in the gig space is where HQ will uncover Perth’s exciting new bands and DJs. And of course, add skate to the slate with skating activations across the day, live street art displays, basketball, gaming and a few more surprises.
www.hq.org.au
CHILDREN AND FAMILY ATTRACTIONS
KIDSVILLE: A LEEDERVILLE LAND FOR SMALL AND BIG KIDS – Oxford Reserve
This year the special children’s zone at the end of Oxford Street will present a whole new range of games, rides and activities for families to enjoy together including:
- Arts and crafts workshops, giant games and ping pong in Oxford Reserve
- Carnival rides & family favourites including Disney slide, teacup racer, bouncy castles
- Is it a bird, a plane… or… Marshmallow Man? Have a dance with the 3m high giant inflatable Marshmallow Man! Tug at the pulleys and make him dance in the street!
- Meet Snoopy and get your photo taken with him or take his free gift between 3-6pm. He will come down to say hello for his new movie Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie, in cinemas New Year’s Day.
- Face-painting, balloon artists, giant bubbles
- Roving entertainers and characters, buskers and the chance to join in!
- Giveaways and freebies – explore the Carnival and find all the free giveaways
LOCAL LEEDERVILLE DELICACIES AND SPECIALS
The best of Leederville will be on offer with special local trader deals and offers for Carnival Day – many of them for FREE:
Leederville Chiropractic: free Spine and Health ‘Lie Detector’ check up
Riders Choice: Up to 90% off everything in store
Dentist on Vincent : Freebies, competitions and fun children’s activities
The Rug Studio: 30% off Storewide!
Foyer Oxford: Running a pop-up op-shop! Also free face painting
Flight Centre: Win a holiday a year until 2019!
Friendlies Pharmacy: Friendly helpful service, giveaways and discounts
Oxford St Books: Massive book sale!
Happy Physio Health Area: Free shoulder massages, Pilates, face painting and meditation
Relationships Australia: Couch and advice, at the Happy Physio Health Zone
And, for those wanting to partake in their own walking degustation tour, try these special tastes of Leederville:
Blue Flamingo: Miami Hot Dog for $10
Duende: Roasting a pig on a Spit
Babylon: Coffee and Veggie Stack only $12
Gusto Gelato: Carnival exclusive Gusto Gelato Sandwich: Gelato in a choc-chip cookie
Foam: Coconuts, mini cakes and mixed juices all for $5
Low Key Chow House: Beef or chicken satay sticks with spicy peanut sauce for $9
Thai Spices on Oxford: Trademark Pad Thai
Ria: Satay BBQ and Malaysian food platters starting at $10 and fresh coconuts
Theo & Co: Dessert Style sweet & fruity Royal Pizza
Sweet Lips: Grilled tiger prawns with garlic butter or Thai chilli jam
The Market Juicery: trading alfresco with a Mexican chicken taco for $6
Bricklane British Curry House: Baby Goat Curry
Jus Burgers: BBQ Free range pulled pork Brioche burger
Guzman Y Gomez: Guac, corn chips and Pico De Gallo
Zambrero: Feed your brain with their new IQ Salsa
Pinchos: Carnival Paella by Justin Bell!
LEEDERVILLE CULTURE
Celebrating our Aboriginal Culture
Lake Monger and surrounds, including the Leederville area is a traditional noongar meeting place.
Life is a web of inter-relationships where maam and yok (men and women) and nature are partners, and where kura (long ago, the past) is always connected to yey (present). Leederville Connect brings a taste of traditional occupiers of this lands culture in this year’s Carnival through Aboriginal paintings (sand Art), music and koroboree/kobori (dance) we are paying respect to our ancestral creators, and at the same time, strengthening our belief systems.
The Leederville Fabric: Australia’s longest community-created bunting project!
Look above the Carnival grounds to see the unique community patchwork project that decorates the streets: The Leederville Fabric. In the lead up to the Carnival, Foyer Oxford reached out to the community to help them celebrate the individuality and diversity of Leederville. They have strung together thousands of a unique to create the decorative streamers that adorn the streetscapes (for the Carnival and beyond).
Luna Palace Cinemas presents the WALLS OF JOY
The iconic Luna Palace Cinemas on the corner of Oxford & Vincent Street in conjunction with 20th Century Fox, present the WALLS OF JOY (near Luna Cinemas and the other at Carr place). To celebrate the release of the new Jennifer Lawrence movie JOY (from director David ‘Russell) in cinemas Boxing Day, the WALLS OF JOY are giant poster walls upon which anyone can become the artist or express themselves with their thoughts, dreams, hopes, or wish of joy for another.
TRANSPORT, ROAD CLOSURES AND GETTING THERE
Leederville Connect has worked hard to ensure there is minimal disruption to local businesses and residents in regards to this Sunday’s road closures for the Leederville Carnival. For those who partake in a traditional Sunday breakfast, the roads may be closed but local cafes will still be open. There is very limited parking available close to the event venue, as such we recommend car pooling, getting dropped off/picked up or using alternate and more sustainable transport methods.
Parking
Please refer City of Vincent website for car park locations below, and or utilise street parking or car parks in surrounding suburbs such as West Leederville, West Perth, Northbridge and Mt Hawthorn.
- The Avenue (access off Leederville Parade)
- Frame Court, near Skate Park (access off Leederville Parade)
- Leederville Hotel (Access off Vincent Street East, coming off Loftus Street)
Road Closures
Roads will close from 5am and re-open approx. midnight on event day, Sunday 6 December. Road Closures will be in place at the following locations:
- Vincent St will be closed between Oxford St and Loftus Street
- Oxford St will be closed between Leederville Parade and Bourke Street
- Newcastle St will be closed between Oxford St and Loftus Street (Carr Place also closed)
Public Transport
Leederville Train Station is right in the heart of the Carnival. Other stations within walking distance are West Leederville, City West and various Perth city bus and train station(s). Visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au to plan your journey.
Walk or Ride – Free bike valet
We also encourage all local residents in surrounding suburbs to be sustainable and walk or ride a bicycle to the event, using one of the various cycling paths in City of Vincent and surrounding suburbs. Free BIKE VALET stations will be located at the each end of Oxford Street at the Carnival to store your bike.
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