MAV's BLOCK PARTEE

Celebrate YOU at MAV’s Block Partee!

Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) is proud to announce the highly anticipated Block Partee, an unmissable free event bringing vibrant cultureand creative fire to Preston on Saturday, 22 February 2025.

From late afternoon at 3PM until 8PM sunset, the Melbourne Polytechnic Student Carpark, 77 St Georges Road, will transform into tapestry of artist-led and curated live music, art, conversation for everyone to enjoy. Through BLOCK PARTEE, MAV aims to welcome in creatives and contributors to find inspiration, new perspectives and the courage to speak truths and to celebrate diverse cultures and artforms. Honouring its new place on unceded land, MAV’s BLOCK PARTEE encourages a deeper andmore engaged connection to multicultural art and communities.

Full line-up of the program is emerging, CLICK HERE for more details.

Free event! Please RSVP to help us cater for food. 

MAV’s BLOCK PARTEE is supported by City of Darebin, Creative Victoria, Creative Australia, Melbourne Polytechnic, Victoria Government and VicHealth  

LIVE PERFORMANCES/MEANINGFUL MUSIC:

The legendary mammoth ensemble Public Opinion Afro Orchestra will bring the house down with their Afrobeat rhythms in 120-minute continuous high energy performance, while Vida Sunshyne will hit you with an electric blend of meaningful soul and raw energy. Watch out for J Verse, the one to watch making strides in hip hop and R&B on and off-shore. With Soju Gang and Solidarity Sound System the enlightenment is complete, while MzRizk and a special guest will keep the decks on fire.

Get ready to move, groove, and lose yourself in the music.

RHYME N ROOTS

It’s time for a battle of words. Watch as 3 spoken word artists and 3 rappers go head-to-head, trading rhymes in a dynamic, co-creative space. Hosted by Queen V of Kriyaness, this is where expression meets empowerment. Plus, anyone can step up at the Open Mic and drop some truth. Sign up to Open Mic here: CLICK HERE

ARTIST ROUNDTABLES WITH BEING BIRACIAL PODCAST LIVE

Hosted by Maria and Kate of Being Biracial Podcast, are live artist roundtables. We’re diving into juicy topics around the lived experience ofartists from culturally diverse backgrounds and what it means to tell story on these lands.

RETROSPECTION EXHIBITION

Art that speaks to our time. This is no average exhibition. It’s a celebration of the social shifts, creative responses, and profound transformations of the past five years. It’s raw, real, and powerful – just like the artists we’re showcasing.

OUR CINEMATIC VOICES: A SHOWCASE OF MULTICULTURAL CINEMA

Get ready for stories on screen that break boundaries. Our Cinematic Voices will feature bold, authentic narratives from local filmmakers, giving voice to the stories that need to be heard – stories that cut through the noise and demand attention.

CREATIVE SPEED DATING

Networking with a twist. These high-energy sessions are designed to spark new collaborations and ideas, connecting culturally diverse creatives to start projects that push the envelope. If you’re a Blak, Black, Indigenous, or person of colour, this is your space to shine. Register for a spot here: CLICK HERE

In between all the excitement, you’ll find kid-friendly workshops, artisan stalls, food vendors, and more – all wrapped up in an electric atmosphere that’ll leave you buzzing long after the event ends. This isn’t just an event – it’s a movement. Come for the art, stay for the energy. It’s time to celebrate, create, and connect.