Camp Anarchy is organised by the same people who brought you the Anarchist Melbourne Bookfair last August. Its inspiration is Pinksterlanddagen: an anarchist camp held in the northern Netherlands for nearly 90 years. At the Dutch camp there are stalls, workshops, anarchist theatre and music and we hope to replicate this at Camp Eureka over the Labour Day weekend (March 10-12) in 2012.
Our aim is to bring anarchists, their families, friends and those new to the wide anarchist community together in a welcoming bush setting; to relax and share ideas, news, resources, skills, food and laughter.
Where: Camp Anarchy will be held at Camp Eureka (first built by the Eureka Youth League, the Communist Party and trade unions after the Second World War) which is at 100 Tarrango Road, Yarra Junction (Mel. Ref: 288 K10) - about an hour out of Melbourne.
When: 10th-12th March (Labour Day long weekend).
What: there will be stalls, discussions, skillshares, music, food, a kids’ space and much more!
Accommodation: there is ample space for camping and limited places in very basic huts which will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. PLEASE BRING A SWAG OR TENT in case you miss out on a bed in a hut.
Food: is not included but vegan and vegetarian lunch and dinner options will be available. BYO breakfast.
Cost: $25/night (waged) or $20/night (unwaged). Kids are free. Stalls will cost $30 for the entire weekend. All money will cover expenses - no one is getting paid for this!
Stalls, workshops and skillshares: if you want to book a stall or suggest a workshop, or contribute to the reader that will be distributed at the camp then please get in touch.
Kids' space: if you wish to volunteer to help carers please contact us.
If you would like to help out, or can distribute postcards, or have a large marquee we can use for the weekend please also get in touch!
Getting There
TRAIN and BUS or CYCLE Catch the Lilydale line to Lilydale station - trip takes approximately one hour. http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/ Lilydale is in Zone 2 ticketing system. Wait and then get 683 Bus to Yarra Junction approx 30 minutes or cycle from Lilydale on Warburton bike trail. Ride from the Station to the Northeast, past St. Patrick's Catholic School and around the diversion at Mt. Lilydale Mercy College. The Maroondah Highway Bridge is now complete, allowing improved access to the whole trail from Lilydale Station. http://www.bv.com.au/general/bikes-and-riding/42501/
About the organisers:
The people on the A Melbourne Events organising collective of Camp Anarchy are from a variety of anarchist and activist groups which include: Anarchist Feminists, Barricade Bookshop, Eureka Campaign, Guerrilla Gardeners, Industrial Workers of the World, Kate Sharpley Library, Loophole Community Centre, Melbourne Anarchist Club, Melbourne Indymedia, Ned Ludd Appreciation Society, The Sharehood, Squatters and Unwaged Workers Airwaves (SUWA), 3CR, Tunnerminawait & Maulboyhneer Commemoration Group, Upsiders, Wednesday Action Group, and Workers Solidarity Network. We are Erik, Levin, Loki, Margaret, Molasses, Peter, Rebecca, and Theo. We also organise the Anarchist Melbourne Bookfair in August every year.
Ethos:
Camp Anarchy is for a society based on mutual aid and voluntary co-operation – against all forms of government and economic oppression – and believe everyone should share in the general prosperity. We struggle to break down racial, religious, national and sex barriers, and to fight for a just world without borders.
Contact us:
If you want to get in touch please use the contact form.
Donate:
Think Camp Anarchy is a great idea but don't have time to help out? Why not donate then?
If you can please make a direct deposit into our bank account:- Name: A Melbourne Events, BSB: 814-282, Account: 31139932
Thanks!