Hawkridge Entertainment Services (HES) provided a comprehensive suite of consultancy and management services for the Campbelltown Arts Centre expansion project. Campbelltown City Council were successful in securing State Government funding to deliver transformational infrastructure projects across the Campbelltown Local Government Area. One of these projects was the Campbelltown Arts Centre (CAC) Expansion. The CAC is[…]
The Sydney Fringe Festival 2024 economic impact was significant, further establishing its role as a critical cultural and economic driver for Sydney. This analysis highlights the key economic contributions of the festival and its broader implications for the local economy. Broader Economic Drivers Trends and Observations Strategic Implications The 2024 Sydney Fringe Festival exemplifies how[…]
Hawkridge Entertainment Services were engaged by Blacktown City Council to assist in the analysis of appropriate locations for the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre (LKBAC) and the development of the LKBAC functional brief for the project. This also included baseline research and gap analysis. Hawkridge Entertainment Services initially provided analysis of a vertical versus a[…]
Northern Rivers Conservatorium Strategic Resilience and Infrastructure Planning strengthens the organisation’s ability to operate effectively and withstand future challenges. Hawkridge Entertainment Services has developed a strategy that enhances cultural infrastructure, improves operational planning and integrates business intelligence. This approach ensures the Conservatorium remains a vital hub for music and arts education while building long-term resilience.[…]
Hawkridge Entertainment Services recently developed the Chatswood District Plan, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen the night-time economy. The strategy aims to create new opportunities for local businesses, cultural organisations and the wider community. Our Role We worked closely with local businesses and key stakeholders to develop a structured and data-driven approach to activating Chatswood[…]
The City of Canterbury-Bankstown engaged Hawkridge Entertainment Services to deliver the Campsie Hub Feasibility Study. Positioned in the heart of the Campsie Civic Precinct, this new cultural infrastructure initiative aims to create a dynamic, multi-use facility that will foster cultural engagement, enhance community participation, and support economic development. Our team conducted an extensive business intelligence[…]
Following a competitive tender process, Hawkridge Entertainment Services were appointed by Northern Beaches Council to complete the Manly Town Hall Feasibility Study. The primary objective of the study was to understand if Manly Town Hall would be a viable multi-use performance and exhibition space. Hawkridge Entertainment Services partnered with Scott Carver and Networked Urban Solutions[…]
In 2023 a Strategic and Operational Review of the Quarry Amphitheatre was undertaken which recommended the development of a dedicated Quarry Amphitheatre Strategic & Business Plan. Subsequently, Push Management with assistance from Hawkridge Entertainment Services developed a Strategic and Business Plan that serves to maximise the potential of the Quarry under the management of the[…]
Create NSW engaged Tim Long from Hawkridge Entertainment Services to provide the role of Theatre Operations Specialist for the development of the Roxy Theatre Parramatta Final Business Case (FBC). Hawkridge provided specialist advice on theatre operations and audience demand as well as contributing to the development of the design options for the project. This included:[…]
The Sydney Fringe Festival Economic Impact 2023 highlights the festival’s resilience in the face of economic challenges. Each year the Sydney Fringe Festival Economic Impact is measured through surveys and an economic impact assessment. This report also discusses the benefits and value of the Artists and assesses their economic impact. In addition, the report also[…]
Parkes Shire Council engaged Hawkridge Entertainment Services to deliver a study to explore the viability of constructing an entertainment & cultural centre in the Parkes Shire local government area. The study specifically assessed the potential size and function of the proposed facility, community and commercial demand for the proposed facility, and the potential utilisation and[…]
Latrobe City Council (LCC) in regional Victoria engaged Hawkridge Entertainment Services to assist Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) staff to complete the GPAC policy review & development. This involved the creation and development of various operational documents, encompassing policies and plans that outlined and replicated the tasks, actions and responsibilities of the staff. Following the[…]