Christmas in the Southern Grampians

Who can enter?

Anyone can register to take part - not just Southern Grampians Shire residents. Voting is open to everyone.

Registration:

Buskers must register by Thursday, 28 November 2024, via the online form here.

Voting will open when the first performance occurs (between 29 Nov and 21 Dec) and must be completed by 21 December 2024 via QR code and online form.

Performance Dates:

Performances will be taking place between 29 Nov - 21 Dec throughout the CBD.

Judging:

Each performer is issued with a QR Code to display for the public to scan and vote. The winner is the performer with the most votes.

Voting:

To vote for your favorite busking act, please do go to our online form here 

Prizes:

• 1st - $300 Buy Local voucher (redeemable at any Southern Grampians Shire business)
• 2nd - $200 Buy Local voucher (redeemable at any Southern Grampians Shire business)
• 3rd - $ 100 Buy Local voucher (redeemable at any Southern Grampians Shire business)
• Youth Award - $250 Harvey Norman voucher (u18 performer)

Winner:

The winner will be announced via Council's social media outlets on 23 December 2024.

Equipment:

Please note that participating buskers must provide their own equipment for the performance.

Social Media Promotions:

To maximise your exposure and engagement, we will be actively promoting the Buskers Competition on our social media channels. We encourage you to share your participation with your followers as well. Use the hashtag #HamiltonBuskers and Facebook tag @southerngrampiansshire insta @sthgrampiansshire to increase visibility.

Feel free to share behind-the-scenes glimpses, rehearsal snippets, or any exciting updates leading up to the event.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at dshaw@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au or Ph: 0429 578 216.

Southern Grampians Shire is coming alive this festive season! Local businesses are encouraged to get creative and enter the Christmas Window Display Competition.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore shop fronts and vote for your favourite display!

Entry Details:

 Entry is open to all businesses with a physical location in the Southern Grampians Shire. Voting on the window displays is open to everyone.

Registration:

Businesses must register by Friday 29 November 2024 via the online form here. 

Voting must be completed by 19 December 2024 via QR code.

Judging:

Ensure window display is ready for judging by submission deadline.

Judging is performed by the expert panel at WDC and is based on creativity, eye-catching aesthetic, originality and overall festive cheer.

Voting:

To vote for your favourite window display, please go to our online form here. 

Prizes:

• First prize: $250 Buy Local voucher. Plus, recognition in featured spot on the SGSC social media outlets. Judging will be conducted by the WDC.
• Community Choice: The winning business as voted by the community, wins $250 Buy Local voucher plus recognition on SGSC and WDC social media.
• Voting prize: A $250 Buy Local voucher for those who submit their votes for the community choice. Winner selected at random.

Winners:

The winner announcement will be in SGSC social media outlets.

Every year Santas wonderland is a massive hit and we have no doubts this year will be any different. Santa Clause will be setting up his grotto in the Hub in Hamilton from December 4 where the man in red will delight children and the young at heart alike.

If you know someone who wants to deliver their Christmas list directly to the source, stop in and see Santa on the dates and times below.