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Arts & culture
Performer at the 2024 Festival of the Winds, by Lucy Parakhina
Waverley Council has a long history of providing arts and culture programs and events accessible to residents, as well as supporting local creatives. From major events and landmark entertainment spaces such as Bondi Pavilion, to awards that showcase local creativity, Council provides direct and indirect cultural and creative services, facilities and programs to the community.
Explore the opportunities to create, be entertained and inspired below.
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Council and culture
The Waverley Arts and Culture Plan 2021–2026 sets out five key goals Council is aiming to achieve to support local creativity.
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Creative opportunities
Council provides direct and indirect support to local creatives designed to grow and showcase their artistry.
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Visual arts
Waverley has multiple public galleries, commissions public art and provides spaces for artists.
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Music
Council fosters music experiences for the young and young at heart, through popular gigs at the Pavilion, Bondi WAVE Youth Songwriting Program and the Sunshine Singers choir.
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Live performance
The Bondi Pavilion Theatre and surrounds are home to year-round theatre, comedy, cabaret, kids’ performances and films.
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Talks and ideas
Waverley encourages the sharing of diverse ideas and new perspectives through author and artist talks, panel discussions and presentations.
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Bondi Pavilion
As the premier public entertainment venue in Waverley, Bondi Pavilion is home to a theatre, music studios, art gallery and community spaces with hundreds of events and classes run every year.
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Major annual events
Council produces iconic Sydney annual events including Bondi Festival, Festival of the Winds, Carols by the Sea and New Years Eve at Dudley Page Reserve.
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Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award
One of the most prestigous book prizes in the country, the Nib Award showcases the best in Australian research-based literature.
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Waverley Art Prize
Run since 1986 with the Waverley Woollahra Art School, this local prize recognises excellence in painting, drawing, print and mixed media.
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Waverley Youth Art Prize
Recognising the artistry of residents aged 9 to 18, entrants respond to an annual theme working in any medium of their choice.
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Council is offering Bondi Beach locals small-scale sponsorships to support community events, programs and other activities. Learn more.
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