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SOCIAL IMPACT

  • Thought Exchange
    Thought Exchange
    Multiple Dates
    26 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Phee Broadway Theatre - Foyer, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine
    Threads of Us is a roaming Thought Box that gathers your ideas and wonders, weaving them into a shared conversation. Watch out for the Thought Box pop-up activities across the Fringe Program to create something new—using your thoughts as prompts and the Fringe’s vibrant spirit as inspiration. FREE.
  • Tales of the Olive Trees
    Tales of the Olive Trees
    28 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    The Albion, 152 Duke St, Castlemaine
    Tales of the Olive Trees is a night of art and DJ music and will feature works focused on Palestinian narratives, with all proceeds supporting Palestinian artists and charitable causes. This exhibition enhances the Halaqa Gathering event, creating a valuable cultural experience for attendees. FREE.
  • Waaman Cultural Tours of Castlemaine
    Waaman Cultural Tours of Castlemaine
    29 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Tour starts at the Visitor Info Centre, 44 Mostyn St, Castlemaine
    Embark on a journey with Uncle Rick Nelson, revered Jaara Elder, as he guides you through the heart of Jaara Country. Waaman cultural tours offer authentic immersion into ancient traditions & practices, visits to boundary trees, scar trees & ancient giants and a collection of Indigenous artefacts.
  • HALAQA
    HALAQA
    29 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    The Albion, 152 Duke St, Castlemaine
    An immersive cultural event celebrating music, art & storytelling from the Middle East & beyond. Fostering creativity, connection & cultural exchange the gathering features live music with Middle Eastern, Sumatran, Persian, Jewish & Arabic melodies, alongside poetry, an exhibition, tea & sweets. $15
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