Place Activation is any activity or initiative that creates a sense of community and encourages social connections within the City of Swan. Activities in the City aim to be inclusive, engaging, entertaining and fun, and could include anything that brings life to our public spaces.
We display a revolving range of temporary exhibitions at the Talkie Tea Rooms. These showcase local events, artists and arts programs and is visible to pedestrians 24/7.
Historic photos
Current photographs include:
- Power House Site (first half) [1915]
- Men in front of the train – 1st North bound train to leave Midland Junction [1894]
- Midland Post Office (then known as Telegraph Office) [1912]
- Locomotives inside the Midland Railway Workshops [1924]
- Old Midland Court House (Opened 1987)
- Halliday’s Blacksmith & Wheelwright, Spring Park Rd, Midland [1917]
- Power House Site (other half) [1915]
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Midland Railway Workshops Walking Tours
Midland Town Hall Walking Tours
Power House Museum Walking Tours
Community groups and clubs can hire our pop-up movie trailer for free (with a refundable bond).
The trailer includes everything needed to set up and show a movie both indoors and outdoors, including a generator for power.
You will need to apply for an event approval before your event. Read the Event Guidelines before completing the Public Event Approval Application form.
Before planning a movie night consider:
- Your objectives. Is it to celebrate, activate a local space or offer community fun
- How many people would you like to attend
- Who you want to attend
- Your budget. How much will you need for venue, advertising, catering etc
- Where you want it to be
- The venue’s capacity, parking and accessibility
- The movie you want to show. You will need to obtain permission from the copyright owner before screening any movie in public and you will need to pay the licence fee
- Weather and the time of sunset
- Other entertainment.
Join our Artist Directory
If you’re a musician, busker or any kind of street performer, we’d love to hear from you. Register your interest via the Artist Directory and the Place Activation team will be in touch as opportunities come up.