Midsumma Carnival 2010 (Important deadline)

As a participant in Carnival 2009, AGMC has been invited to register now for space at Midsumma Carnival to be held on Sunday 17^thJanuary 2010. The committee has again decided to invite all groups to participate in a Multicultural Space and we are proposing to increase the size of the space. The committee has agreed to fund the cost of the space fully and simply requests all groups to register their interest by the 15^th June 2009 by emailing John at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  by that date. Any individual requests regarding space can be made in the email and then we will organise a meeting of all participants to design a layout that will suit everyone. This invitation is open to all multicultural groups so please join us in making a special Multicultural Space at Carnival 2010.

United We Dance 2009

The AGMC Sub-Committee met recently and we decided that the proceeds of UWD 2009 will be donated to “Pride March Victoria” and as previously notified will be held on Sunday 29th November. Anyone wishing to be involved in helping the sub-committee should send an email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  . Minutes from the second meeting have already been circulated to groups and our next meeting will be held in June/July.

Multicultural Groups upcoming events

GGG and GALS (Greek & Gay Group and Greek Australian LesbianS) invite all partygoers to their annual bithday party to be held onSunday 31^st May 2009 at the Market from 7.00pm. “Kolasi 09” will feature all the best in everything Greek and will be a night to remember. Please refer to the attached flyer, facebook or visit www.greekandgay.com

The Italian and Gay men's group of Melbourne has recently been undergoing a re-birth, and now they are making it official with Battesimo, a baptism party with a twist! So please join them on Sunday, June 21st from 6.30pm at Temple Bar in Collingwood for a celebration like no other, featuring floor shows by Smash and guests, and hosted by the lovely Elvira! Tickets are $28, which includes bruschetta, a selection of 3 pasta dishes to share and dessert. Tickets must be pre-booked, and this can be done easily by going towww.templebarmelbourne.com.au and clicking on the "bookings" tab, or by calling Temple Bar on 9417 5811. Also refer to the attached flyer.

Message from the President