Featuring local artists, outdoor dining and bars, mini stages and stalls from local traders, the festival will create a new offering for all ages to give businesses a boost and stimulate the local economy.

Local traders association Northcote Rise will stage the High Street festival, currently in its early planning phase. Funding from the government will help Northcote Rise cover the costs of costs of running the large-scale event, including equipment hire, health and safety officers, permits, traffic management and other related fees.

The Government is helping to revive street festivals in some of Melbourne’s key suburban retail precincts to revitalise and celebrate local communities. Details for other festivals across key Melbourne precincts will be announced soon.

Read the full media release on the Premier's website.

Businesses or groups planning an event or festival can access the free Business Victoria Event Planner for help getting started. The tool connects event organisers with all the permits and resources required to plan a safe and successful event, as well as available grants and support.