African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF)

🌍💃🏾 The Harmony Dance is a true AMCF highlight! Where else will you see dignitaries and guests dancing African-style? 🎶 This unique tradition celebrates unity, diversity, and the joy of African culture. 🔥

This year’s African Music and Cultural Festival at Fed Square was a spectacular showcase of the vibrant diversity, talent, and heritage of African culture. 🌍🎶 From breathtaking performances and engaging cultural activities to delicious cuisine and community connections, the weekend was a celebration of unity and joy. Take a moment to watch the highlights video and experience the energy and creativity that brought thousands together. A big thank you to everyone—partners, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees—who made #AMCF2024 a resounding success!

The official photos from the festival are now live on our Facebook page 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/viI1v Head over to check them out, relive the amazing moments, and don’t forget to tag yourself and your friends. 📸 🎉🫶🏾

Wishing a very happy birthday to our AMCF Vice Chair, Uche! 🎉 Uche is instrumental to the success of our festival, from securing Platinum sponsorship with NAB and collaborating with the City of Melbourne to expertly managing countless behind-the-scenes operations. As a mentor and inspiring leader, Uche uplifts our team with support and serves as a calming influence in every situation. Thank you for your dedication and leadership, Uche. We hope you have a fantastic day!

What an incredible three-day celebration we had last weekend! 🎉💯🖤 This festival reaffirmed its place as a festival for everyone—a cultural experience like no other, where connections are made, a sense of home is felt, and belonging is celebrated. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, braving Melbourne's iconic weather to dance, eat, and bring the good vibes! Special thanks to: 
🙌🏽 Our amazing team for pulling off another unforgettable event that just keeps getting better every year. 
🙌🏽 The talented artists who lit up our stage, including those who travelled internationally to share their gifts with us. 
🙌🏽 The MCs Poni and Stephen who kept us entertained and the program on track. 
🙌🏽 Market and food stallholders, especially those who travelled interstate, for showcasing incredible goods and keeping us fuelled and refreshed. 
🙌🏽 The Fireside Chat panellists who shared their stories, insights, and wisdom, inspiring meaningful conversations. 
🙌🏽 The Jollof Rice Wars judges for taking on the tastiest job of the festival and helping crown this year’s champion. 
🙌🏽 Drummers and DJs for bringing the beats and energy. 
🙌🏽 Our photographers for capturing the magic and preserving these unforgettable moments. 
🙌🏽 Fed Square’s AV and security teams for ensuring the event ran smoothly and everyone was safe. 
🙌🏽 Our incredible volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything possible. 
🙌🏽 Our invaluable sponsors, without whom this festival wouldn’t be possible. 
🙌🏽 VIP guests who took the time to celebrate and support our vibrant community. 
🙌🏽 And, most importantly, you—our amazing attendees—for embracing African culture and making this festival truly special. We’d love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts and help us improve by filling out our survey here 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/9OV7b Save the dates for next year— 📣Friday 21 - Sunday 23 November 2025 at Fed Square—and get ready for another unforgettable celebration! 🥳

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Experience the best of African street food with over 30 food stalls in one place! Join us for dinner, live music, and vibrant culture at Fed Square. 📅 Tonight: We're here until 10 PM 📅 Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM 📅 Sunday: 12 PM – 8 PM Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of food and music!

Honoured to have DR Lois Peeler AM deliver the Welcome to Country and officially open the African Music and Cultural festival. We are here until 10pm today at Fed Square and again tomorrow from 11am-11pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. Check out the full program here 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/g7FK_MXU

Join us TODAY for the FREE African Music and Cultural festival at Fed Square 🎉 Day 1: Friday, 15 Nov ⏰ 12pm - 10pm Start the weekend with African short films, spoken word, and a taste of authentic street food. Day 2: Saturday, 16 Nov ⏰ 11am - 11pm Enjoy non-stop entertainment with music, dance, fashion, markets, and free drumming lessons. Family-friendly fun with face painting and more. Day 3: Sunday, 17 Nov ⏰12pm - 8pm Wrap up the festival with more live performances, music, drumming, and food. Check out the full program here 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/g7FK_MXU

Courtesy of our sponsor Ethiopian Airlines, our incredible raffle is back!! Here’s your chance to WIN one of three economy return tickets from Singapore to any African destination served by Ethiopian Airlines! To enter simply purchase a raffle ticket - https://lnkd.in/gjByYFmg There will be daily draws: 👉🏽 Friday, 15th November: 7:35 pm - 7:50 pm 👉🏽 Sat, 16th November: 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm 👉🏽 Sun, 17th November: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Winners will be randomly selected during each draw and notified by email or phone. Remember, you must provide a valid ID (passport or driver's license) to claim your prize. Terms and conditions apply. Ethiopian Airlines