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Contemporary design of Arts Centres in Australia
Influences, impact on audience engagement and new strategic directions Arts centres in Australia have consistently played a pivotal role in cultural innovation and community engagement, reflecting the evolving dynamics of artistic expression and audience interaction. Over the years, these venues have transformed into architectural and cultural landmarks, embracing contemporary design to meet the changing needs[…]
5 Eliza revitalisation
Recently, Hawkridge Entertainment Services assisted with the 5 Eliza revitalisation. 5 Eliza has been developing a comprehensive plan for the adaptive redesign and expansion of the Newtown School of Arts building and its business model. The plan seeks to double the existing floor plan, quadruple cultural output and support of creative workers, and make the[…]
Cultural Infrastructure Projects
Hawkridge Entertainment Services has been busy over the past six months with a range of projects including a number of cultural infrastructure projects. Our team has collaborated with multiple councils and organisations, delivering tailored strategies and solutions to meet the unique needs of each region. Below aresome quick highlights including our work with Create NSW[…]
Cultural and Entertainment Centre Feasibility
Hawkridge Entertainment Services presented a $31.5 million vision for a potential cultural and entertainment centre in Parkes, NSW. Parkes Shire Council commissioned a feasibility study with concepts presented by the consultants in May. https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/news/consultants-present-315-million-vision-for-potential-cultural-and-entertainment-centre Cultural and Entertainment Centre The Feasibility Study has identified the opportunity for cultural infrastructure within the township of Parkes. It highlighted[…]
Quarry Amphitheatre Plan adopted by City of Cambridge
The Quarry Amphitheatre Strategic and Business Plan completed by Push Management with assistance from Hawkridge Entertainment Services was unanimously adopted by The City of Cambridge (WA) on the 25th of June, 2024. In August 2023, Council considered endorsement of the Strategic and Operational Review of the Quarry Amphitheatre and associated recommendations. They resolved to note[…]
Manly Town Hall Feasibility Study
Hawkridge Entertainment Services completed the Manly Town Hall Feasibility Study for Northern Beaches Council. The following article outlines the outcomes from the report. Manly Observer Manly Town Hall Feasibility Study Plans to convert Manly Town Hall, the NSW Heritage-listed building opposite Manly Wharf that used to house Manly Council, into an arts and entertainment venue[…]
APAX 2023 Conference
Tim Long from Hawkridge Entertainment Services recently presented a workshop session on “Stepping through economic impact” at PAC Australia’s APAX 2023 conference in Cairns. The Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX) is the national market and professional development gathering of more than 450 performing arts workers to develop tours and cultivate the relationships that deliver presentation outcomes[…]
Hawkridge in regional NSW
Thrilled to announce the successful completion of three distinctive projects by Hawkridge in regional NSW, underlining our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for regional clients. Broken Hill Civic Centre First, Broken Hill City Council engaged us to conduct a comprehensive business analysis and create a 10-year growth plan for the Broken Hill Civic Centre. Our objective was to[…]
Are Australian Festivals Selling Out Because They’re Better At Selling In?
A recent article by Christie Eliezer on themusic.com.au discusses the challenges for Australian Festivals as well as the impact. It highlights the Hawkridge Entertainment Services report on the impact of the Sydney Fringe Festival. https://themusic.com.au/industry/are-australian-festivals-selling-out-because-they-re-better-at-selling-in/IZOfNTQ3Njk/21-07-23 The behavioral shifts among festival-goers during and post-COVID have made it increasingly challenging for event promoters to effectively engage their[…]
Sydney Fringe Economic Impact 2022
A recent article on Dancelife.com.au announced the launch of the Sydney Fringe Festival 2023 program as well as the Sydney Fringe Economic Impact 2022. Sydney Fringe Festival, New South Wales’ largest independent arts festival, today announced the program highlights for 2023. Presented across the city from 1 – 30 September 2023, this year’s Festival marks Kerri Glasscock’s[…]
QIC lodges plan for $568m mixed-use precinct in Sydney’s northwest
QIC (Queensland Investment Corporation), owners of Sydney’s Castle Towers shopping centre recently submitted a development application (DA) for a new $560m mixed-use lifestyle precinct that includes a live entertainment venue. Castle Towers first opened in 1982 and as owners QIC’s real estate arm undertook a $180 million expansion which opened in December 2019. It attracts[…]
Stage set for Parramatta Riverside Theatres transformation
The stage is set for Parramatta Riverside Theatres transformation into Western Sydney’s pre-eminent arts and cultural precinct, with City of Parramatta Council recently approving the business case for its redevelopment. Hawkridge Entertainment Services completed the business case for the City of Parramatta. The redevelopment for the Riverside Theatre intends to deliver: The total seating capacity[…]
Our Projects
Here are some of the great projects the Hawkridge Entertainment Services team has been involved in delivering.
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Manly Town Hall Feasibility Study
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Quarry Amphitheatre Strategic & Business Plan
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Roxy Theatre Parramatta Final Business Case
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Sydney Fringe Festival Economic Impact 2023
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Parkes Entertainment & Cultural Centre
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GPAC Policy Review & Development
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Quarry Amphitheatre Strategic & Operational review
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Economic Impact of the Sydney Fringe Festival 2022
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Murwillumbah Arts Precinct strategic review
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Broken Hill Civic Centre 10-year growth plan
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Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Operational Review
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Parramatta Riverside Theatres Business Case
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Shoalhaven Multipurpose Arts Facility Business Case
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Bellingen Memorial Hall Operational Review
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Grant writing for Campbelltown City Council
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Paranaple Convention Centre Operational Review
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Business Case for the Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre
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Cost Benefit Analysis of the 5 Eliza project
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Minerva Theatre Business Case
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Capital Expenditure Review – Newcastle Art Gallery
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Stadium Management Rights – Central Coast Mariners FC
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Activation Economic Impact – Sydney Fringe Festival
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Coffs Harbour Entertainment Venue Feasibility
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Cultural and Environmental Education Centre
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Hawkridge Entertainment Services was borne out of our own experience with consultants and a dissatisfaction with some of the advice provided. In particular, the advice was generic, did not display an understanding of operational delivery or was irrelevant to the circumstances in question. We decided that there was a better way.
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