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A Vegan State Of Mind
Next event will take place on 10th November of 2024.
A Vegan State Of Mind is a one of a kind symposium in Canberra. It aims to encourage the community to live sustainably and will teach people how to live a kinder and more compassionate life. This symposium is an entirely plant based event located at The Vault, Fyshwick. There will be live music, market stalls and various activities for everyone to get involved with. This event is family friendly. Tickets can be purchased online below.
List of Stall Holders (Nov 2024)
Sea Shepherd
Schedule
Here's what's happening when!
Live music
Kirsten Hayes
10:30am - 11:30am
Kirsten Hayes had her first gig in 2015 and loved performing ever since! She hasn’t played a gig in a while but is making a comeback, so we are in for a treat. She says; "I feel at home when performing. I’ve been working on some original music, hoping to release it soon! If I had to pick what genre my sound is, I’d probably say pop with a little bit of indie thrown in."
Cooking demonstration
Jessica McQualter
11:30pm - 12:15pm
Jess is a passionate chef and food enthusiast with over a decade of experience in the culinary industry. Now a dedicated vegan for nearly six years, she loves reimagining her favorite dishes in plant-based versions. Jess especially enjoys experimenting with baking pastries. She finds that plant-based cooking enhances her creativity. and brings
more variety to her meals.
Guest speaker
Robyn Soxsmith - Animal Justice Party
1:00pm - 1:15pm
The Animal Justice Party was established in 2009 in response to growing public concern over the abuse, harm and mistreatment of non-human animals across Australia.
Who We Are -
We aim to give a political voice to animals, to pursue the vital issues of animal protection through Australia’s political system and to encourage political parties to adopt animal-friendly policies.
Our MPs, members, and volunteers lobby for tougher animal protection laws and increased penalties for convicted animal abusers. Together we fight for better regulations around the trade of companion animals and advocate for better education and awareness of the treatment of animals.
Guest speaker
Aisha Bottrill - Save Canberra's Kangaroos
1:30pm - 1:45pm
Save Canberra’s Kangaroos is a group of concerned Canberra citizens dedicated to defending the lives of Canberra’s kangaroos and advocating for an end to the annual cull.
She will be talking about the situation facing Canberra’s kangaroos. Whether that be being hunted down during the winter months by ACT Government shooters or trying to navigate our roads that intersect the nature reserves that they call home. Life in Canberra is tough for kangaroos and Save Canberra’s Kangaroos wants to make things better and has been doing a lot of work in this space.
Live music
Leila
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Independent Canberra singer/songwriter Leila has a unique, mesmerising sound that has been proven to capture the listeners ear. Leila's original music is infused with soothing vocals, soulful catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, with Leila describing her sound as 'country folky pop'. Leila has illuminated main stages at events, festivals & countless venues around Canberra and NSW performing her own songs as well as covers by artists that have inspired her along her journey.
Guest speaker
Tilly Wardale - Planting a seed of health: Nutrition for vegans
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Tilly is a degree-qualified clinical nutritionist and owner of Earth and Seed Nutrition. She will help you feel confident you’re covering all your nutritional bases. Covering essential nutrients that require a bit more thoughtful planning, and a refresher on the basics of a healthful, balanced vegan diet.
Live music
NewBorn Noise
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Jemuel Chadwick is a lyricist under MN Cappo and a music producer/audio engineer under NewBorn Noise. Born in France and moving to Australia at the age of 10, Jem has been infatuated with hip hop since an early age, inspired by 90s rap and production.
Whist his pen game has always been the focus, a year ago Jem started finger drumming using his MPC Live 2 under his NewBorn Noise alias which shifted his career path and opened up a whole new avenue of opportunities. With viral TikTok videos of him busking on the streets and out of state gig opportunities, he continues to capitalise on this new finger drumming skill which has gotten him millions of views across multiple different social media platforms.
Raffle Prizes
Thank you to all our generous raffle donors!
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from the raffle/information stall.
More Information
Things are looking up!
Over 500 people attended the last event in Glebe Park. Coming out of Covid, this event will get bigger and bigger with variety of stalls, live entertainment, workshops and many other wonderful things.
Stall Holder Requirements
Please note that this is a plastic free event. You are not allowed to bring non-recyclable plastic to the event whether it is a plastic bottle, containers or wrapping. If you happen to collect any items that cannot be recycled or composted throughout the day, take them home with you and reuse/dispose of them properly.
It is a requirement for every stakeholder that is attending to promote this event in the upcoming months. This could be on social media (Facebook, Instagram and other), placing event posters around your business or flyers on counters/tables in store and through word of mouth.
You will be provided with a stall space of 3mx3m. You may set up and decorate your designated space however you like but ensure that all items you bring go back home with you. If you are using a marque, please ensure it is weighted and not pegged. We are using important public land and the use of pegs can destroy the grass and disrupt water lines.
Only authorised vehicles are to be driven inside the venue and no vehicles are to be driven on the grass. There are car parks surrounding the whole of Glebe Park.
We have access to the venue from 9am. You may arrive from 9am to start setting up. The event will start at 11am.
Food and Drink Stalls
If your business is selling food or drinks, you must supply your own cooking equipment and signage (Keep in mind common allergies). Please provide your own working space, eg food van or marquee.
Please make sure that all food on the menu is Vegan. Please ensure that your food/drink is served in eco-friendly containers that can either be recycled or composted.
If you are preparing hot food on the day, you will be required to use a marque to prevent contamination and also a floor mat that covers the entire 3mx3m space to prevent any damage to the environment.