Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from eligible community organisations and not-for-profit entities to plan, deliver and manage a Ramadan Night Market, for a period of up to three years, commencing 2027, in the Hume Central precinct, or alternate location.
Council is seeking a capable and experienced operator that can work collaboratively with stakeholders, local traders, community, and Council to deliver a welcoming, inclusive, safe, and compliant event. The Ramadan Night Market will recognise the cultural and spiritual significance of Ramadan, celebrate Hume’s cultural diversity, and encourage local and visitor participation.
This EOI process is intended to identify an organisation with the governance, event management capability, and community connections to deliver the event in accordance with Council, regulatory and statutory safety, compliance requirements, and best practice event management standards.
Before completing this application, you should read the Expression of Interest document.
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Incomplete applications or applications not submitted by the closing date are unable to be considered.
KEY DATES:
- Applications open at 4pm on Friday 5 June 2026
- Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 1 July 2026
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
To be eligible you must:
- Be an incorporated community organisation, incorporated association, company limited by guarantee, registered charity or other recognised not-for-profit legal entity;
- Hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN);
- Be able to demonstrate governance arrangements, and organisational capacity;
- Have experience in community engagement and cultural programming
- Hold, or be willing to obtain, all required insurances, including holding a minimum of $20 million in public liability insurance for the Ramadan Night Market;
The Market must be:
- held in the City of Hume, within the Hume Central precinct - or alternative location.
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