Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) Sunday 28th Feb 2010

Posted on February 16, 2010 
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On Sunday the 28th of Feb at 3pm Earthdance will hold it’s AGM.
First we will address all the conversations that have arisen over the last couple of years about the future direction of the Festival. Paid event, free event, indoor outdoor, volunteer run or paid organisers, moving ahead with no money, not putting on the festival till we have fundraised enough money, how much is enough, membership structure, do we continue in September do we do something in March and something in September, Who’s up for what and how do we move forward?????
We want to discuss this with everyone who has a keen interest in the Festival past and present and make some decisions based that.
Then we will follow with the normal proceedings of an AGM:

Meeting Notice
Annual General Meeting

2009 Financial Year

Earthdance Melbourne Association Inc

To be held on Sunday 28th February 2010 at 3pm

At 60 Bridge Street Northcote Victoria

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Earthdance Melbourne 2009

Posted on August 2, 2009 
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— Outdoor peace festival—

Now in it’s 11th year, Earthdance Melbourne once again offers it’s section of an incredible global peace festival. Having taken on feedback from our punters on what Earthdance means to them, its is clear that Earthdance Melbourne belongs outdoors; in the sun and on grass! This year we have taken that on board and found an amazing large grassy venue only 10 kilometers from the city!

September 27th 2009

8.45am-9pm

Clifton Park, Victoria St. Brunswick

Melways Reference 29 E7
A short walk from Sydney Rd (no. 19 Tramline) and Brunswick Train Statin

THEME: Inner Child

This years theme focuses on children and youth issues, as well as the creative inner child within us all. We want to create an environment where you can express your inner child, and thus feel compassion and understanding towards the younger generation.

Live/Lively Acts

SUN CONTROL SPECIES {Iboga Records} listen

THE MOLLUSK {Omelette] listen

JAMIE STEVENS {Infusion} listen

DON PEYOTE {Interchill} listen

EHSAN GELSI {Bubble and Squeak} listen

MATT KELLY {Acoustic set} listen

DJ-DANIELSAN {Koolism} listen

PATAPHYSICS listen

DJ’s.

JOHNNY MAC {Rainbow Serpent Festival}

SAN FRAN DISCO {Cairns}

SIMON SLIEKER {Tribal set}

J-DUB {Midday Dub}

KALI {Showcasing artists from R.S.F chill floor}

ALSO ON THE DAY:

- Creative kids space with games, face painting, kid’s disco, jumping castle and more!

- Huge outdoor Beer garden, with full view of the stage and the rest of the festival! Coordinated by The Good Brew Co, and featuring organic beer from local microbreweries, as well as your favorite classics!

- Magical opening and closing ceremonies- Including the Prayer for Peace, Chanting, Smudging, and children singing. Directed by Portia and Tom Cia.

- Roving and Stage performance art, as well as a circus/play space with mats, circus equipment and teachers

- Colourful Décor and installations- Directed by Katie Verey

- Huge Market Space- Food, Clothes and the amazing Umalicious stall with live Jam bands!

- Healing Oasis- Coordinated by Becca Dakini- with massage and alternative healing throughout the day.

- Live mural painting

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Press Release

Posted on July 3, 2009 
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Earthdance Melbourne, now in it’s 11th year, is a day to celebrate peace through dance.  It is part of the Global Earthdance Network, which has events running all over the world in hundreds of different locations simultaneously.  The parties all link together through a prayer for peace, and also through podcasts from all over the globe.

All Earthdance events agree to give at least half of their profits to charities of their choice.  Melbourne Earthdance is completely not for profit, and has always been run on a volunteer basis.  Over it’s time it has managed to raise over 80,000 dollars for charities.

The day features a range of different styles of music, from dub, to positive hip-hop, to funky progressive electronica.  The music is chosen to work in a family environment and is complemented by a range of activities and spaces such as workshops, performers, circus, healing, kids space, markets, food and much more.

Earthdance Melbourne is community run and always appreciates help through volunteers, donations or just spreading the word and having a great time on the day.

Festival Committee is rolling: 7:00pm Thursday 25th June Cafe Nova, Brunswick St

Posted on June 21, 2009 
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Hello Melbourne Earthdance extended family!

With the party taking place in a bit over three months, it is officially time to get the festival committee rolling!

The first meeting will be this Thursday at Cafe Nova, Brunswick St 7pm.

We will be discussing the venue, nature of the event, and most importantly role delegations. It will be a vital meeting to get into action for this years event! Anyone is welcome to come, and we encourage you to invite anyone you know who would be keen in being a part of Earthdance this year!

Earthdance Melbourne has always come together from the generously donated time of organisers and volunteers, and this year is no different. As many of you know it is an amazing and rewarding experience!

This year will see Earthdance move back outdoors, with a very good chance of it being free party.

Please share this email to anyone who would be interested in attending.

Also please reply if you will be attending on Thursday, and any roles you are interested in, or have already confirmed.

Thankyou kindly,

Michael Scarlett.
Earthdance Creative Director 09

Gathering of the Crew. Sunday May 17th 4pm, venue TBC.

Posted on May 6, 2009 
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Earthdance 2009!

Gathering of the Crew.

Sunday May 17th 4pm, venue TBC.

This year’s party will be on the 27th of September, the theme is Blessing the Children. It’s time to kick it off. Come down meet the crew, now’s the time to jump on board.
See you on the 17th!
If you can’t be there but want to pick up a role, send an email and let us know, We’ll let you know when the next meeting is.
Earthdance Melbourne Ass Inc

Launch invitation - Friday 15th August - 2008

Posted on August 12, 2008 
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Open up this invitation:

Launch invitation

This year’s Melbourne Earthdance event asks you to “DIY Peace. Think Global. Dance Local.” In today’s society, thats a refreshing change! It’s making a home-coming to its urban roots, and it’s one for those who want to remember the old Dock parties.

This year’s event happens on Sunday 14th September and will feature at the Docklands with the intriguing theme of “Inside-Out”. The Earthdance crew have said to expect nothing less than state of the art sound, lighting, performers and visual arts. There’ll also be workshops and family activities – all in the name of sustainable living!

Funktion One join the Earthdance crew to present a solo stage covering hip hop, trip hop, downtemp, dubstep, funk, world music, and for old times sakes, techno. Names include Dom Hogan, DJ Cecille, Mo Ichi, Dexter, Dave Pham, Diafrix and much more. Check out the whatson listing for more info/

Also don’t forget that your Earthdance Melbourne ticket helps support various charities both here and abroad including The Sustainable Living Foundation (SLF) Melbourne and Red GUM Forest Preservation (www.saveredgum.org).

This is an all ages event and is reasonably priced at $15 (presale) for a whole day of fun with real meaning. Plus if you bring the kids, they get in free with an adult!

What is Earthdance Melbourne?

Posted on June 17, 2008 
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Earthdance Melbourne is a stand for Peace.

Every year we focus our energy by joining the global Earthdance community in our Prayer for Peace.

Our intention is to cause peaceful existence on Earth through music, dance and community arts.