OUR mission statement
MADE ON THE LEFT was founded in 2008 by independent designers to support Western Australian creative talent. We hold bi-annual handmade craft markets to showcase local designers.
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Our aim is to support all creative designers and events showcasing independent labels. MOTL is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organisation. You may wonder why we promote other markets besides MOTL; it’s because it’s not about us, its about you; the buyers and sellers of indie wares. Here at the blog, you’ll discover up to date information about our latest market, the low-down on some of
Wednesday, October 28
Summer Night Markets applications open
Applications are now open for OnWilliam's annual Summer Night Markets in the Perth Cultural Centre!
This open air night market will be held on Friday 11th of December from 4 to 10pm. These pre-Christmas markets have become a must in the calendars of both local designers and city shoppers.
The Cultural Centre will be jam packed with 60+ stall holders, live music on the Wetland stage, fun activities, delicious food at 'Truck Stop', and outdoor bars at PICA and Bar Pop in the Urban Orchard.
Stall prices range from $150 - $300. Applications are due Sunday 1st November. Apply via the application form.
Monday, August 10
Joondalup Twilight Markets - Calls for Expression of Interest
The City of Joondalup is seeking expressions of interest from stallholders to take part in the 2015 Joondalup Twilight Markets.
The Joondalup Twilight Markets will be held 5:30 - 9:00pm over five Friday evenings leading up to Christmas in November and December and will feature high quality market stalls, live music and children’s activities. If you are a stallholder offering gourmet food, fashion, jewellery, design, arts, crafts, homewares and giftwares, the City would like to hear from you.
View the Twilight Markets Stallholder Information Pack for more information and complete the online application form to submit an expression of interest. Applications are now open and close Friday 11 September.
Stall prices start from $53 for a 3 x 3m space.
For further information contact the City on 9400 4921 or email.
Thursday, March 19
Rockingham Summer Twilight Market
Stallholders wanted for Rockingham Summer Twilight Markets on Friday 27th of March, 4pm to 8pm at Rockingham Foreshore.
Email: markets@streethassle.com.au for an application form and further information.
Wednesday, December 3
Fringe World night markets
Thursday, October 16
Summer Night Markets - applications open
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Photo by Jarrad Seng www.jarradseng.com |
Applications are now open for the Summer Night Markets in Perth Cultural Centre.
OnWilliam in conjunction with MRA will again host December night markets for the fourth year running. This marketplace has gained a reputation as a must visit pre-Christmas market, and this year will be extended to two consecutive nights.
Applications are open to:
- food stalls
- local designer stalls
- vintage market stalls
- art/craft/cultural activity or service stalls
When:
• 5-10pm, Friday 12th December 2014
• 5-10pm, Saturday 13th December 2014
Where:
• Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge
Find the application form here: http://www.onwilliam.com.au/apply
Applications close 22nd October 2014.
Monday, February 3
Twilight Polka Dot Vintage Market
Market Stalls will be set up along the Scarborough Beach Foreshore selling vintage & retro clothing & accessories, collectables, retro bric-a-brac, vintage jewellery, handmade wares, vinyl records, gourmet foods plus much more. Entry to the Vintage Market is free.
Visit their web site for more information http://treasuredcraftcreations.com.au/polkadot.html
Friday, September 27
Mandurah Suitcase Market applications open
Smart Street Parties are a series of four twilight events in Smart St Mall, Mandurah, from 5 – 9pm on 8th Nov, 6th Dec 2013, 17th Jan and 14th Feb 2014.
Applications are now open for the Suitcase Market. Your suitcase (any size) is your stall and sites are only $5 each! Anyone can be a stallholder and you can sell whatever you like from your suitcase but preference will be given to hand-crafted items and quality second-hand goods. Children are welcome to be stallholders; this is a great way for them to clean out their toy boxes or get creative and earn some pocket money. Apply now as sites are limited. For more information or an application form email smartstreetparties@gmail.com
These events are presented by Community Solutions Mandurah with support from local businesses.
Monday, September 23
Stallholders wanted for OnWilliam markets
The Retro Rumble Markets
When: 11am - 5pm, Sunday 24th November 2013
Where: Russell Square, Northbridge.
The inaugural Retro Rumble Free Festival is a diverse retro music and arts festival brought to us by HMS PopUp Productions which will bring Northbridge alive with the sounds of forgotten eras, in some of Northbridge’s less frequented spaces. Live music and a classic car show will compliment the massive retro ‘custom culture’ markets in Russell Square.
See the website for the event here.
See the Facebook event here.

Illuminites
When: 5pm - 10pm, Friday 13th December 2013
Where: Perth Cultural Centre
OnWilliam in conjunction with MRA will again host Illuminites for the third year running. This has gained a reputation as a must visit pre Christmas market.
See the 2012 website here.
See photos from the 2012 event here.
Please complete the online application form by 5pm Friday 27 September if you would like to participate: www.onwilliam.com.au/apply
Tuesday, August 25
City of Joondalup Market Stalls - Friday night Markets & March Festival
- The Sunset Markets take place in the Joondalup CBD (Central Walk and Reid Promenade);
- The 2009 season will be for 5 weeks only taking place on Friday evenings from 6.00pm - 9.00pm from 20 November to 18 December;
- Site pitches are approximately 3m x 3m;
- Stallholders must supply all stall infrastructure including tables, chairs, marquees, lights and display materials;
- Power is available on-site, although each stall is restricted to 1 x 240v outlet only;
- Final stall pitch locations will be determined by the organiser in the interests of the entire market. Previous attendance is not a guarantee of a particular stall pitch location;
- Indicative stall fees are as follows:
- $200.00 (inc GST) site fee for 5 week season for stallholder with public liability insurance;
- $245.00 (inc GST) site fee for 5 week season for stallholder without public liability insurance; and
- $310.00 site fee for 5 week season for a food stallholder (all food stallholders must carry their own public liability insurance).
- All types of stalls will be considered for admission into the markets but the organiser reserves the right to select stalls that have the greatest potential to create a vibrant diverse market;
- A limited number of ‘Not for profit’ stalls may be allowed to trade however, full stall fees will apply. ‘Not for profit’ trading may include:
- Distribution of information; and
- Fundraising.
- It is yet to be determined whether casual stallholders (week by week) will be able to trade as part of the 2009 market season.