Creating an age-friendly Mornington Peninsula
Art connects online ARTISTS on the Mornington Peninsula have a new website to showcase and promote their work and connect with audiences. The online hub is open to anyone to join workshops, performances and events, from Peninsula Chamber Musicians’ Cello Concerto No. 2 to ukulele lessons and children’s collage workshops. The website was launched as part of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s arts and culture plan to advocate for and promote peninsula-based artists, arts organisations and creatives. It also provides information about the shire’s networking and professional development opportunities, grants and funding. The arts industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Venues, studios, education institutions and businesses have closed, depriving artists of income streams, and the community of creative experiences beneficial to their health and wellbeing. Visit the website and sign up to receive the e-newsletter: artsandculture.mornpen. vic.gov.au
Reflected ideologies: Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is showing Desktop Holiday, 2017, Digital video. Image: Xanthe Dobbie
Sunday concert streams live PENINSULA virtual pub has teamed up with the Mornington Peninsula music network to present the Soda virtual festival, a Facebook live stream event, Sunday 14 June. Peninsula virtual pub has been running Friday night live music since April to raise awareness and money for the peninsula’s live music community. Publican Garry Gosling said the industry needed “more help than ever as it continued to face hardship and struggles due to limited event capacities surrounding COVID-19”. He said Soda – to stream from 2pm – aimed to support live music and those whose livelihoods depended on the industry. It will present an array of independent singer-songwriters not only from the peninsula, but across Victoria and NSW.
Peninsula artist Maxon says performers are inspired by the hope of live streaming ahead of live in-place performances. “Soda gives artists a reason to rehearse, to write music and perform before audiences on the peninsula and around the world,” she said. “We are developing fans in the UK and across the country by performing live through Peninsula Virtual Pub and we hope to build on that through Soda Festival.” Other musicians among the 13 performing are Heidi Louise, Sam O’Connell, Facades, Nussy, Tess Guthrie and Delsinki. See the Facebook page for details: @peninsulavirtualpub. Book VIP access to support local businesses by going to peninsulapub.org Donations go directly to artists.
Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a community enabling all residents to participate, belong and contribute.
How to have your say Community consultation is currently open and closes 5pm Friday 26 June 2020. Email your submission with the subject line “Positive Ageing haveyoursay@ Strategy” to: mornpen.vic.gov.au
Council has developed the draft Positive Ageing Strategy 2020 – 2025 to support us to live and age well on the Peninsula – you are now invited to provide feedback on the draft Strategy.
Online mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay Hard copy consultation forms and Draft Strategy are available to be posted upon request by phoning Customer Service on 1300 850 600
The draft Strategy is based on the visions of what an age-friendly Peninsula can look like in five years. We encourage local older people, people of all ages, service providers, clubs and groups, and local businesses to submit their thoughts.
To learn more about the Positive Ageing Strategy: positiveageing@mornpen.vic.gov.au 5950 1733
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