Bikefest

PRESS RELEASE COURTESY OF BIKEFEST:

BIKEFEST is a contemporary celebration of bike riding. We aim to encourage a change in the perception of bike riding through a festival of art, design and contemporary culture. We currently have two opportunities for designers, artists and creative thinkers - the Better by Bike Design competition and bike themed Craft Hatch Market. Applications for both are due on 1 October.

Better by Bike is an open entry competition, seeking out new ideas that make the world better (by bike). Whether it's better cycling design, better fashion for riding, better accessories, better infrastructure or fostering better communities, all kinds of entries are welcome. Winners will be awarded in 4 categories, Handy, Happy, Healthy and Hot in an event at Bikefest on Thursday 26 November.

The competition will be judged a panel of inspirational industry leaders, including Kate Rhodes - Curator, State of Design, Anthony Hamilton-Smith - Object Gallery Design Now 2009 Winner, Nella Themelios - Coordinating Curator, Craft Victoria, Mick Peel - Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture & Design, RMIT & Busyman Bicycles, Grace McQuilten - Founder & Director, The Social Studio and Alice Blackwood, Editor, DQ Magazine. Applications guidelines can be found at http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/better-by-bike

The Craft Hatch Market at Bikefest will bring together locally made and designed products that relate to bikes and bike culture. We are seeking clothing, accessories, jewellery, bags, objects or any kind of item that contributes to or celebrates the joy of riding a bike. Applications can be made via Craft Victoria.