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The Market Value Project was a community building arts project which took place in the Preston Markets. Stallholders, patrons, young people and the market management worked towards the production of a live theatre show and multimedia exhibition which was staged at the heart of the Markets in November 2008. The project documented the rich cultural narratives of the market as well as showcased its unique role in community.

It had special relevance in relation to the announced redevelopment of the Preston Markets and helped to ensure this special cultural environment continues to play a strong role in Melbourne’s Northern suburbs.

The project began in 2006, initiated by TRAX, a group of arts practitioners based in Melbourne, Australia who initiate creative projects often in partnership with communities, organisations, government agencies, businesses and individuals & seek to build authentic relationships through cultural enquiry. TRAX works across genres, from theatre ...

I have lived in Melbourne for 9 years. The suburbs I have lived in are all Northern; Fairfield, Bellfield, West Heidelberg and Coburg. The neighbours were always good and I like the neighbourhoods. Lots of people from different cultures live in this area. A lot of change is happening now, with many new buildings going up all over the place. As soon as one shop closes down, it reopens under another name.

I love Highpoint Ten Pin Bowling alley. I go there on Wednesday nights to play in a team called the Wildcats. I would like a big sporting complex in my area with facilities for every sport that I like.

I am now studying in an Adult Community Education centre in Reservoir called PRACE, at Merrilands . I hope to move into my own place around here one day, but rents are so high in this area now, it’s hard to find a good place. Ben Bell. July 2009.

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