UpComing Market

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YES! Astral African Market is a marketplace solely curated for Black folks. However, we welcome all astral souls who respect and support our ethos to come and be a part of the journey. 

You can aspect to hear back from us  within a few days. If you’re submission is approved, you can only confirm your spot by completing payment.

Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Full stall payments must be made within 7 days of confirmation to secure your stall site.

Yes. Please check for vendor requirements for each event as different locations may require different necessities. Astral African Market may provide some but not all necessities. 

Because we are a curated market, every single business looking to vent with us is required to submit their own individual application and pay a vending fee, even if they prefer to share a space with another vendor. 

3m x 3m

Please bring your own table, chairs, marquee and everything else you might need to set up your stall space.

We operate in both sunny and wet conditions so please come prepared.

We’re on the lookout for locally handmade art and design based products. All applicants will be reviewed on the quality of their work, uniqueness of work to the market, and the product mix on display for requested dates.

Vendors are selected by a selection panel, whose members include staff, practicing artists and other arts professionals. Applicants will be notified of stall confirmation by email.

Stalls are strictly NON-REFUNDABLE. 

No refunds are given for cancellations that occur 7 days before a market day or for cancellations received on market day. 

Where adverse conditions means we need to pack up the market early or cancel entirely, full refunds or stall credits are given.

1. Stall allocations are made at the discretion of Management.  
2. Stalls cannot be transferred, sublet or sold to any other person, nor can they be shared without written approval.  
3. All products offered for sale must be as described and approved during the application process.

4. Vendors who’s products are clearly imported or purchased from a wholesaler or are deemed inappropriate (eg: discriminatory or offensive) will be asked to leave immediately.  

5. New products can not be added to stall unless prior written approval is given by Management.

6. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure they conform to any safety and compliance standards pertaining to their product.  

7. All products and stall presentation must be of a high standard. 

8. Each vendor is recommended to have a Public Liability insurance.  

9. Fees must be paid by due dates set by Management and failure to pay the stall fee on time is a breach of these regulations and all bookings will be cancelled.  

10. Vendors must be ready to trade at the commencement of the trading hours and must continue trading until the market closing time. Any vendors seen to be packing up their stand before the scheduled close time without prior approval will have their subsequent bookings terminated with no further correspondence being entered into.  

11. Written notification of any non-attendance is required no later than 7 days prior to your booked market day. If no notification is given then all future bookings will be cancelled.  

12. Notification of non-attendance on actual market day should be made via SMS to 0411206964.  

13. A full stall credit will be provided where more than two weeks notice was given.  

14. No refunds are given for cancellations that occur 7 days before a market day or for cancellations received on market days.   

15. The market will operate in varying weather conditions and vendors must be prepared for adverse weather.  

16. At the discretion of Management, the market may close earlier if conditions deem this necessary.  

17. Vendors may seek Management permission to pack up their stall early due to adverse weather conditions.  

18. If the market is cancelled prior the market day, vendors will be notified via email as soon as the decision is made.  

19. Management will not be held responsible for any loss including fees paid by vendors, damage or injury whatsoever resulting from adverse weather conditions.  

20. Smoking is not permitted at any stall site.  

21. Vendors are required to remove their own rubbish and waste from their immediate stall location. Boxes & cartons must be removed from market area. The waste bins provided at the markets are for the general public use only.  

22. Vendors are responsible for leaving their site and surrounding area clean, tidy and undamaged.  

23. Vendor must provide their own table covers and stall display which must be in good working order and operated safely. Management do not provide any stall equipment, they only provide site area.  

24. All stall equipment including racks, tables, signage etc must be contained to the stall site boundaries. Public walkways must be clear at all times. 

25. Covers and all stall equipment must be erected securely and weighted or secured at all times regardless of the weather.  

26. Food Vendors must comply with all relevant local, state & federal health regulations and food acts including registration with Streatrader.  

27. Vendors must respond co-operatively to any direction given by Management in relation to the operation and occupation of their stall, equipment, goods and vehicle during operating times and any direction of a security or safety nature.  

28. Vendors must not act in a verbally or physically abusive, dangerous, or disruptive manner and if so it will not be tolerated and will result in immediate termination. 

29. Vendors must ensure that their activities do not endanger the safety or security of any other vendor or visitors at the market.  

30. Vendors must report to the Management any incident or accident to any person or property that involves loss or could be expected to give rise to a claim.  Without limiting the generality of these terms, the vendor acknowledges and agrees the Manager is not liable for any claim or loss suffered or incurred by the vendor in relation to or in connection with:  

1. Theft or damage of products, equipment or goods under the control of the vendor or any other property of the vendor at any time including times when the market is not trading.  

2. Any failure by the vendor to sell the approved products;  

3. Any journey from or to the market;  

4. Anything occurring off the market site, including anything that occurs at market; or  

5. Damage or injury to any property or person