Merri-bek City Council Festivals Bar Services Application 2026

Festivals Bar Services Application

Coburg Night Market, 17 - 19 December 2026

Brunswick Music Festival, 28 February - 7 March 2027

Merri-bek City Council is inviting applications for the operation of bars during Coburg Night Market 2026 and Brunswick Music Festival 2027.

Coburg Night Market 2026 is confirmed. This bar service requirements for BMF are program dependent and therefore contracted as an optional delivery.

Please ensure you have read the Expression of Interest Guidelines before completing this application.

Any application enquiries or questions can be emailed to festivals@merri-bek.vic.gov.au.

Applications must be received by COB Friday 31 July 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

Applicant Information

Applicant Name/Registered Business Name/Name of Group or Organisation: *

Trading Name: *

Contact Person First Name: *

Contact Person Last Name *

Company Position: *

Telephone Number of Contact Person: *

Email Address of Contact Person: *

Which of the following is the applicant? *

An individualPartnershipCompany limited by sharesOther form of body corporate

If a partnership, give name and address of partners:

Registered Business Address: *

Street address: *

City: *

State: *

Postcode: *

ACN: *

ABN: *

Telephone Number of Business: *

Email Address: *

Website

Social Media Links

Trading Address (if different from above):

Street address:

City:

State:

Postcode:

Your Application

Please respond to all fields in this section.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate your application:

The originality and quality in the range of products
The applicant’s experience in operating bars at festivals and events
The applicant’s capacity to provide the service
The applicant’s expected share of sales and/or cash contributions
The applicant's health and safety and environmental sustainability plans.

Coburg Night Market and Brunswick Music Festival are produced by Meri-bek City Council. It’s not essential that applicants are based in Merri-bek, however, preference will be given to organisations that are based in/work in Merri-bek, and/or plan to use Merri-bek-based suppliers.

Originality and quality of products

Tell us about your products. Where are they made? What makes them unique? What makes them high quality? Are they made ethically and sustainably? Why do people love them? Do you plan to use any products from Merri-bek-based producers? (2500 characters max) *

Please upload a list of proposed products and their sale prices. *

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Experience in operating bars in festival and events environments

Tell us about your previous experience operating bars at festivals and events and list relevant highlights. How do you manage the operation of bars? Have you worked at events like Coburg Night Market or Brunswick Music Festival? (2500 characters max) *

Capacity

Tell us about your team, business or organisation. Do you have sufficient staff, resources and capacity to deliver bar services? (2000 characters max) *

Applicant Offer

Please state your offer to manage the Merri-bek City Council bar services. Offers should include a percentage (%) of gross takings paid to Merri-bek City Council. We are also open to a sponsorship offer.

Please note: Merri-bek City Council is not bound to accept the highest offer or any expression of interest.

Coburg Night Market

Offer for Coburg Night Market (% of gross takings, excluding GST): *

Coburg Night Market Sponsorship Offer Per Annum (excluding GST):

Brunswick Music Festival

Offer for Brunswick Music Festival (% of gross takings, excluding GST): *

Brunswick Music Festival Sponsorship Offer per Annum (exc GST)

Set Up, Infrastructure and Equipment

Please provide details of any infrastructure you are able to provide (i.e. marquees, POS systems, mobile bar, refrigeration etc.) (500 characters max) *

Responsible Service of Alcohol

Please provide details of relevant certificate/statement of attainment of Responsible Service of Alcohol achieved and any other relevant qualifications (ie licensee’s courses) (500 characters max) *

Please upload certificate/qualifications here if applicable:

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Occupational Health and Safety

Please upload OH&S Policy here if applicable.

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Environmental Sustainability

Please describe your commitment to environmental sustainability, including any products you intend to use (500 characters max) *

Plastic Wise Policy

I have read and understand the Plastic Wise Policy that applies to all Merri-bek City Council events

Insurance

Please upload a current Certificate of Currency – Public Liability Insurance of $20 million minimum *

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2. Name of Insurer: *

2. Amount of Insurance: *

2. Expiry Date: *

2. Certificate of Currency No.: *

References

Applicants are required to provide the details of two relevant business references who may be contacted as part of the evaluation process.

Reference 1

Reference #1 - Name of contact: *

Reference #1 - Position held: *

Reference #1 - Name of organisation: *

Reference #1 - Contact phone number: *

Reference #1 - Email address: *

Reference #1 - Event provided services for, and services provided (300 characters max) *

Reference 2

Reference #2 - Name of contact: *

Reference #2 - Position held: *

Reference #2 - Name of organisation: *

Reference #2 - Contact phone number: *

Reference #2 - Email address: *

Reference #2 - Event provided services for, and services provided (300 characters max) *

Privacy Statement

Merri-bek City Council has a privacy policy in relation to the collection and use of your personal information.

Information requested on this form is collected for administration purposes only. Personal and other information collected will not be disclosed to any other party except as required.

By submitting your application, you confirm that:

You acknowledge the collection and use of your personal information as outlined as above.
You have read and understood this form and the Guidelines related to this form.
The information you have provided is true and correct in every detail at the time of completion.

Name of Applicant: *

Signature of Applicant: *

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Date: *

Thank you for your application!

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