Murwillumbah’s much-loved free Street Party now has funding for the next three years and will help create safe and vibrant spaces, and stimulate nightlife activity for the town.
The initiative by the Tweed Regional Museum has been awarded $350,000 in multi-year funding from the NSW Government, ensuring the popular event will return to Murwillumbah in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said the funding was a strong endorsement of the event’s success and its value to the community.
‘This wonderful, inviting event has been embraced by the community and we’re excited to see its funding extended for another three years. We look forward to seeing how it can evolve and grow even further,’ Cr Cherry said.
The Street Party is put on free for the community and visitors by the Tweed Regional Museum in partnership with Business Murwillumbah and local creatives and vendors. The Street Party has become a much-anticipated annual celebration of the Tweed’s unique people, culture and talent.
In 2024, the event attracted more than 6,000 locals and visitors for a full afternoon of live music, markets, food, art and family-friendly activities.
Tweed Regional Museum Director Molly Green said the funding provides a rare opportunity to build long-term momentum.
‘The Street Party is one of the most exciting and inclusive events in the Tweed calendar.
‘We’re thrilled the NSW government has recognised its impact and potential, and we look forward to working with our partners to make the next three years bigger and better than ever.
‘This support means we can dream big – growing the program, deepening community involvement and celebrating what makes the Tweed such a special place to live and visit,’ Ms Green said.
The funding is being provided under the Open Streets 2025–28 Program, a competitive grants initiative that supports councils to transform streets into vibrant, pedestrian-friendly spaces through free, inclusive public events. For more information and to stay up to date on the 2025 event, visit: museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au/streetparty.
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