Our supporters

The festival is coordinated by Manning Cultural Connections (under the auspice of Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services), a network of volunteers who seek to promote inclusive cultural exchanges in the Manning Valley.

Manning Cultural Connections would like to give special thanks for their abundant demonstration of UBUNTU: Australian Film Television and Radio School, Barrier Signs, Bass ‘n’ Blues, Beth Fuller and Associates, Community Relations Commission, Clay International Partners, Friends of the Gallery, Greater Taree City Council, HandUp Congo, ICA Australia, Jalan Design, Leapfrog Films, Manning Net, Manning Regional Art Gallery, Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services, Manning Valley Senior Citizens Association, Migrant Settlement Project, North Coast TAFE, Officeworks Taree, StingArt, South African Tourism, Taree Film Society, U3A and Wild Fig Café.

Our artists and presenters also deserve kudos:  Kate Adams, Afro Moses, Sibo Bangoura, Linguere Bischofberger, Honour Machaya, Lucky Lartey, Miriam Lieberman, Dorothy Makasa, Louise Whelan and Wingsong Choir.

This festival has been a volunteer-driven event for our community. Donations (including in-kind) to help make this festival sustainable are appreciated! Contact Jane O’Dwyer at Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services on 6553 5121 for details on how you might assist, or for information about Manning Cultural Connections.

To find out more about the Africa Comes to the Manning Festival or are interested in having a stall at the African souk please contact Jane O'Dwyer on 6553 5121.

Media  please contact Lucy Hobgood-Brown on 0417 272101 or Julie Carmichael on 0429 916758