City of Bunbury

07/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/11/2024 00:09

Join the Summer Lovin’ fun!

Summer Lovin,' returns this November to the City of Bunbury!
Back for its second year, the awesome summer program will feature a variety of events and place activations between 1 December 2024 to 31 January 2025.
Summer Lovin' will activate Bunbury's CBD and iconic waterways, with a series of community events and activities for residents and visitors to connect and participate, achieving a strong sense of community and belonging.
The objectives of the campaign are to: 
Activate strategic locations in Bunbury
Increase pride and a sense of belonging in the community
Promote Bunbury as a hub of culture and creativity
Support community and business-led events
Increase visitation to the City Centre
Strategically align events under a common theme
The Place Activation team is looking for community groups, event organisers and local businesses within the CBD to develop and deliver independent events and activities that align with the Summer Lovin' criteria.
The team welcomes new initiatives and previously delivered events and or activities to apply.
Check out the following criteria, and if your proposal meets these criteria, please apply.
Occurs on spaces identified for activation, including Koombana Foreshore, Koombana North, Jetty Baths, Back Beach, Koolambidi Woola, Leschenault Inlet, Bicentennial Square, Graham Bricknell Music Shell, Queens Gardens, Guppy Park, or the CBD
Occurs during the month of December and or January
Is open, inclusive, and accessible to all members of the public to attend
Contributes to a healthy, active, and/or connected community
For businesses, Summer Lovin' presents a unique opportunity to step outside your business-as-usual activity. We encourage you to consider pop-up or temporary activations for instance, a café could host a coffee and craft event, or a yoga teacher could lead a class in a local park. Let your creativity shine!