Melbourne Konkan Community

Melbourne, Victoria - The Melbourne Konkan Community (MKC) has officially commenced its milestone 15th Year Celebrations with the appointment of a new leadership team and the unveiling of its special anniversary logo themed "One Heritage, Many Journeys." for the year 2026-2027 At the Annual General Meeting held on 25 th October 2026, conducted by Returning Officer Stephen D'Souza , members appointed Loyal Andrade as President, Gordon Lewis as Vice President, Janet D'Mello as Secretary, and Valerian D'Souza as Treasurer. As no further nominations were received for these Executive positions, all four were appointed unopposed. The Executive Committee will be supported by a dedicated team comprising Dheeraj D'Souza , Dolpey Pais , Jerry Fernandes (Sports), Jolwin Rebeiro , Lavina Rego (Cultural), Mayola D'Souza (Grants), Neel Carvalho (Media), Nelson Soares , Rhea Fernandes (Youth), Vincent D'Costa , and Jeethesh Dsouza . A key highlig...

  The Melbourne Konkan Community (MKC) proudly hosted its first-ever Konkani concert, “Prajoth D’Sa - Live,” in Melbourne on Sunday, October 11, bringing together nearly 250 attendees for a memorable evening celebrating music, culture, and community. The much-anticipated event featured renowned Konkani singer Prajoth D’Sa, who captivated the audience with a musical journey through his evergreen hits, including ‘Tuzo Mog Maka Zala’, ‘Sobhai Tuji’, ‘Udi Udi’, and ‘Jivith Adhurem’, alongside his recent blockbuster hit ‘Baila Bayamma’. The evening also featured soulful renditions of beloved classics such as ‘Pehla Nasha’ and ‘Neele Neele Ambar’, creating a perfect blend of nostalgia, romance, and vibrant entertainment. The audience sang along, danced, and relived cherished memories as Prajoth showcased his remarkable vocal versatility and stage presence. One of the most heartfelt moments of the evening was Prajoth’s special musical tribute to the late Konkani legend Henry D’Souza, ...