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.

Being on the left hand side of Australia no longer

means you'll be at a disadvantage.

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 Perth’s emerging talents, other opportunities for artists and designers and a little bit of fun stuff too. It’s all right here… welcome!

Tuesday, October 28

Discover Something Different


It's not long now until 'Something Different' happens in Leederville!

'Something Different' is an exciting new three day event for people who love to chill out, eat, drink and shop beautiful hand-crafted artisan goods in an exciting festival atmosphere. Featuring market stalls, workshops, food, beverages and room to relax, this event will provide 'Something Different' for the discerning Perth fun-lover of any age! This inaugural event will feature 40+ individual artists and and makers, all Etsy sellers. To see who will be there, look here.

When: 7th - 9th November 2014: Friday 5 - 9pm, Sat & Sun 10 - 4pm
Where: The Leederville Arena (corner of Newcastle & Oxford St, Leederville)

Entry is free on all days, and there are opening night festivities on Fri 7th Nov.

Tuesday, October 21

Thursday, October 16

Startup Weekend



Startup Weekend is a 54 hour event that brings together Western Australian designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and experts from all domains to do amazing things. It is being held from 6pm Friday 21st to 9pm Sunday 23rd November at Spacecubed, Ground Floor 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth.

Anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Ideas are voted on with teams formed around the most popular ideas. Each idea is then thoroughly tested using lean startup principles to see if it will work and is worth pursuing with some teams having to change their business model or idea throughout the weekend. On the Sunday evening each team pitches to a panel of judges consisting of seasoned startup industry professionals with prizes awarded.

Discounted
 early bird tickets are available here.

Summer Night Markets - applications open

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. 



Wednesday, October 1

Nannup Music Festival - stallholders required



The organisers of the Nannup Music Festival are looking for locally made products, craft and art stalls to be part of the festival markets. Stall applications are now open so apply here

Nannup Music Festival runs from Friday 27th February to 3rd March 2015. Stalls are encouraged to trade for the full festival with priority given to stallholders applying for three day trading.

Stall spaces are 4 metres wide by 4 metres long and you must supply your own marquee. 2 day stalls cost $70 per day and 3 day stalls are $50 per day.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, 7th November 2014.

For any further info please contact the stalls coordinator stalls@nannupmusicfestival.org