You Are Here – Photography Competition

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS:

In 1-3 photographs, tell us a story about yourself, your family, your culture, your history, or where you live.

Be creative with your storytelling and address the theme 'YOU ARE HERE'.

Win cash prizes -

Open category - $500 First prize

Under 18 years category - $200 First prize

People's Choice - $100

Submission deadline Friday 14 June 2024

Open category entrants are required to print and frame artworks for the Exhibition.

Under 18's will be printed by council. If you require printing and framing assistance, please contact artsinfo@kingborough.tas.gov.au or phone 6211 8200

If you are from outside of Kingborough, please contact us before applying.

Ages 16 - 22: if you wish to work in the hospitality industry, a Responsible Service of Alcohol certification (RSA) is a must.

With the support of funding provided through the Premier's Fund for Children and Young People, you could get your RSA in one night with Scala Training and then be able to apply for your next job with ease.

Details:
+ Tuesday 28 May
+ 4pm - 7.30pm
+ held at the Kingborough Community Hub
+ ages 16 - 22 (Kingborough residents)
+ $50 - https://events.humanitix.com/youth-services-rsa-ages-16-22

Youth Action Kingborough (YAK) represents the voice of young people in Kingborough.

YAK is included in planning events and having a say in issues that affect young people in our immediate community.

If you are aged 13 – 22, or know someone who is, please reach out to join the group. We meet monthly with guest speakers, activities or pizza, and our May meeting is only a couple of days away.

Email kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au to find out more or call 6211 8200 and ask to speak with the Youth Development Officer.

Our holiday BBQ event with Mission Australia returns this Friday 19 April, to the basketball court at Kingston Park.

+ Free BBQ for young people
+ Basketball games
+ Table tennis games with Table Tennis Tasmania on our outdoor table
+ Self-defence workshop on the lawns with Undefeatd Martial Arts!
+ Art activities

12pm - 4pm this Friday. Basketball court at Kingston Park. All welcome!

@youthbeattas

Battle of the bands
Friday 12 April 2024, 5-8PM Kingborough Community Hub

Come along and support local talent! Bands start at 6pm:
ANYTHING WILL DO - ETHER’S WEEP
ELEVATOR - PRIMA VERA - THE JACEYS
THE NO SHOWS - THE PEDESTRIANS
THE SUMMER APES

With special guest MC John X
Food trucks @tacotaco @fried.loaded
Free face painting
Henna tattoos
Free spray stenciling

FREE EVENT all welcome

Final call! Applications for 'Battle of the Bands: Our Voice' close soon!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in this exciting event, to perform in front of a live audience and to be in the running for the chance to record your own song at a recording studio!

Apply now: https://events.humanitix.com/ourvoice2024

Ages 12 – 25.
Bands, duos, electronic artists or other interested musicians are encouraged to apply.

Free to enter!

Event details:
Friday 12 April, 6pm – 8pm (last day of term 1)
Kingborough Community Hub

Enquiries: 6211 8200

Friday 22 March at the Kingborough Community Hub

Join us for an evening of delicious food, art, music, and entertainment!

4.30pm-7.30pm: Music by Latin American band Kattleya
5.30pm: Indian Bharathnatyam dancing
6.30pm: Colombian dance performance and activity
4.30pm-7.30pm: Henna tattooing by Ranjeeta
4.30pm-7.30pm: Ethiopian, Indian, and Turkish food, and alcoholic drinks by the Coffee Hole

* Bookings essential for
Arabic Calligraphy - 4.30-7.30pm: https://events.humanitix.com/arabic-calligraphy-harmony-week
and Ukrainian Samchykivka Folk Art - 4.30-7.30pm: https://events.humanitix.com/ukrainian-samchykivka-folk-art

Have you ever wanted to write a poem, or to enhance your poetry writing skills? This workshop will give you tools to express your feelings or ideas in poetry format.

Let's celebrate World Poetry Day together at the KIN Creative Space.
Local author and poet, Kim Bambrook, will facilitate the event. In a relaxed and supportive environment, Kim will aim to inspire confidence and give practical tips on poetry writing.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/world-poetry-day-workshop

Stitching and Beyond present ‘Totems and Talismans’ a workshop with NSW artist Irene Manion.

This 3-day workshop invites participants to explore transfer dying processes in experimental ways.

Limited places, find out more and book your ticket: https://www.stitchingandbeyond.com/event/totems-and-talismans-with-irene-manion/

March 15, 16 and 17
9.30am – 4.30pm
Whitewater Room at the Kingborough Community Hub

With support from a Kingborough Council event grant

WORKSHOPS with Aukje Boonstra Textile Artist at Sprokkelwood Art Garden, Bruny Island.

Saturday 20 April 2024, 10.30am to 3.30pm: We will make a wrapping cloth. Wrapping textiles, gifts, food and more in cloth is an ancient Japanese/Korean tradition. During this workshop various embroidery stitches will be demonstrated as well as cord making.

Sunday 21 April 2024, 10.30am to 3.30pm: We will explore the making of a Bento Bag, which can be a food or craft project carrier or used as a fruit bag.

Details:
$70 per person per day. $125 for both days.

Sprokkelwood Art Garden, 339 Cloudy Bay Rd, South Bruny Island.

Bookings and info:
ausboon7@gmail.com / Mob: 0447 400 646 / PM via Messenger

Feather and Botanical Printmaking Workshop with Rhyll Plant.

International Women's Day event: wellness talk and tea

Friday 8 March 2pm - 3.30pm
Middleton Room, Kingborough Community Hub

Qualified nurse and wellness counsellor Heather Kennett will talk about simple steps women can take to improve their health and wellness. Followed by the opportunity to sample health promoting teas by ‘The Art of Tea’ and delightful canapes.

An informative talk on women’s health followed by afternoon tea and Tea sampling.

TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/talkandtea
#kingboroughevents

You Are Here – Photography Competition

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS:

In 1-3 photographs, tell us a story about yourself, your family, your culture, your history, or where you live.

Be creative with your storytelling and address the theme 'YOU ARE HERE'.

Win cash prizes -

Open category - $500 First prize

Under 18 years category - $200 First prize

People's Choice - $100

Submission deadline Friday 14 June 2024

Open category entrants are required to print and frame artworks for the Exhibition.

Under 18's will be printed by council. If you require printing and framing assistance, please contact artsinfo@kingborough.tas.gov.au or phone 6211 8200

If you are from outside of Kingborough, please contact us before applying.

Ages 16 - 22: if you wish to work in the hospitality industry, a Responsible Service of Alcohol certification (RSA) is a must.

With the support of funding provided through the Premier's Fund for Children and Young People, you could get your RSA in one night with Scala Training and then be able to apply for your next job with ease.

Details:
+ Tuesday 28 May
+ 4pm - 7.30pm
+ held at the Kingborough Community Hub
+ ages 16 - 22 (Kingborough residents)
+ $50 - https://events.humanitix.com/youth-services-rsa-ages-16-22

Youth Action Kingborough (YAK) represents the voice of young people in Kingborough.

YAK is included in planning events and having a say in issues that affect young people in our immediate community.

If you are aged 13 – 22, or know someone who is, please reach out to join the group. We meet monthly with guest speakers, activities or pizza, and our May meeting is only a couple of days away.

Email kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au to find out more or call 6211 8200 and ask to speak with the Youth Development Officer.

Our holiday BBQ event with Mission Australia returns this Friday 19 April, to the basketball court at Kingston Park.

+ Free BBQ for young people
+ Basketball games
+ Table tennis games with Table Tennis Tasmania on our outdoor table
+ Self-defence workshop on the lawns with Undefeatd Martial Arts!
+ Art activities

12pm - 4pm this Friday. Basketball court at Kingston Park. All welcome!

@youthbeattas

Battle of the bands
Friday 12 April 2024, 5-8PM Kingborough Community Hub

Come along and support local talent! Bands start at 6pm:
ANYTHING WILL DO - ETHER’S WEEP
ELEVATOR - PRIMA VERA - THE JACEYS
THE NO SHOWS - THE PEDESTRIANS
THE SUMMER APES

With special guest MC John X
Food trucks @tacotaco @fried.loaded
Free face painting
Henna tattoos
Free spray stenciling

FREE EVENT all welcome

Final call! Applications for 'Battle of the Bands: Our Voice' close soon!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in this exciting event, to perform in front of a live audience and to be in the running for the chance to record your own song at a recording studio!

Apply now: https://events.humanitix.com/ourvoice2024

Ages 12 – 25.
Bands, duos, electronic artists or other interested musicians are encouraged to apply.

Free to enter!

Event details:
Friday 12 April, 6pm – 8pm (last day of term 1)
Kingborough Community Hub

Enquiries: 6211 8200

Friday 22 March at the Kingborough Community Hub

Join us for an evening of delicious food, art, music, and entertainment!

4.30pm-7.30pm: Music by Latin American band Kattleya
5.30pm: Indian Bharathnatyam dancing
6.30pm: Colombian dance performance and activity
4.30pm-7.30pm: Henna tattooing by Ranjeeta
4.30pm-7.30pm: Ethiopian, Indian, and Turkish food, and alcoholic drinks by the Coffee Hole

* Bookings essential for
Arabic Calligraphy - 4.30-7.30pm: https://events.humanitix.com/arabic-calligraphy-harmony-week
and Ukrainian Samchykivka Folk Art - 4.30-7.30pm: https://events.humanitix.com/ukrainian-samchykivka-folk-art

Have you ever wanted to write a poem, or to enhance your poetry writing skills? This workshop will give you tools to express your feelings or ideas in poetry format.

Let's celebrate World Poetry Day together at the KIN Creative Space.
Local author and poet, Kim Bambrook, will facilitate the event. In a relaxed and supportive environment, Kim will aim to inspire confidence and give practical tips on poetry writing.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/world-poetry-day-workshop

Stitching and Beyond present ‘Totems and Talismans’ a workshop with NSW artist Irene Manion.

This 3-day workshop invites participants to explore transfer dying processes in experimental ways.

Limited places, find out more and book your ticket: https://www.stitchingandbeyond.com/event/totems-and-talismans-with-irene-manion/

March 15, 16 and 17
9.30am – 4.30pm
Whitewater Room at the Kingborough Community Hub

With support from a Kingborough Council event grant

WORKSHOPS with Aukje Boonstra Textile Artist at Sprokkelwood Art Garden, Bruny Island.

Saturday 20 April 2024, 10.30am to 3.30pm: We will make a wrapping cloth. Wrapping textiles, gifts, food and more in cloth is an ancient Japanese/Korean tradition. During this workshop various embroidery stitches will be demonstrated as well as cord making.

Sunday 21 April 2024, 10.30am to 3.30pm: We will explore the making of a Bento Bag, which can be a food or craft project carrier or used as a fruit bag.

Details:
$70 per person per day. $125 for both days.

Sprokkelwood Art Garden, 339 Cloudy Bay Rd, South Bruny Island.

Bookings and info:
ausboon7@gmail.com / Mob: 0447 400 646 / PM via Messenger

Feather and Botanical Printmaking Workshop with Rhyll Plant.

International Women's Day event: wellness talk and tea

Friday 8 March 2pm - 3.30pm
Middleton Room, Kingborough Community Hub

Qualified nurse and wellness counsellor Heather Kennett will talk about simple steps women can take to improve their health and wellness. Followed by the opportunity to sample health promoting teas by ‘The Art of Tea’ and delightful canapes.

An informative talk on women’s health followed by afternoon tea and Tea sampling.

TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/talkandtea
#kingboroughevents

@kingboroughtas

Events

We are a vibrant, diverse community where there is always an interesting activity or event to get along to.

Please visit our Waste Wise Events Policy page.

Events that are being held on Council owned or managed land require a permit. You may be required to fill out applications forms depending on your event.
Please follow this link for more information: Community Forms and Event Permits

Here we list some of our favourite upcoming events, scroll down to see what’s on. Please choose the filter to search for particular events like ARTS, SENIORS and YOUTH eg.

Events
Youth

February 2024

February 2 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

BBQ and Beats Summer Fest!

Kingston Park Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

February 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Great Kingborough Bake Off

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

February 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Really Really Free Market

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

March 2024

March 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Battle of the Bands: jam sessions

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Free

March 21 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Battle of the Bands: jam sessions

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Free

March 21 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Barista Basics (Term 1 Youth Services) – SOLD OUT

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

$25

April 2024

April 4 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Battle of the Bands: jam sessions

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Free

April 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Natural skin care workshop (Youth Services Event)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

$10

April 12 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Battle of the Bands: Our Voice

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

April 15 @ 9:00 am - 3:15 pm

School holiday activities – Swisherr and Laser Skirmish

$40

April 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

School holiday activities – jewellery making workshop

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

$15

April 19 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Holiday BBQ Bash

Kingston Park Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

April 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

School holiday activities – Snack and Paint

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

$20

April 26 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

School holiday activities – Evolo Escape Room and Cinema

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

$30