Frankston City Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals or organisations to present a creative project that will actively engage with a large cohort of the Frankston municipality community. The outcome must include largescale community participation and be presented within the South Side Festival period. 2026 will be the fifth year of this dynamic series of events and we are so excited to start programming it.
Festival Overview
Over 10-11 days every May, South Side Festival brings contemporary arts, culture and heritage to the fore across Frankston in a series of performances, exhibitions, installations, experiences and creative outcomes.
Head to South Side’s website to see this year’s fantastic program and get an idea of what South Side is all about southsidefestival.com.au.
We also encourage applicants to come check out this years commissioned work in this category by Playable Streets, Reflection, in the Cube 37 Glass Cube.
South Side Festival 2026 dates: Friday 8 – Sunday 17 May
Frankston City Council Funding amount for this EOI: $25,000.00 AUD ex GST
There will only be one successful applicant receiving the full funding amount. Funding will be provided in two stages (50% on signing of the agreement and 50% post-delivery of the project/event and acquittal).
The EOIs are assessed and selected by a council appointed sub-committee of the Frankston Arts Advisory Committee.
Key festival objectives:
- showcase and connect local creatives, artists and businesses
- demonstrate artistic integrity, uniqueness and innovation in creative output
- accessibility and inclusion
- foster cultural tourism and attract visitors from outside the municipality
- empower and develop the communities capacity to deliver their own content and contribute to the South Side Festival program
- generate regional and state media coverage that attracts broad audiences
- increases the value, perception and pride of Frankston City
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