Event Managers Network
Live at The Princess:
the Art of Booking Iconic Acts with Industry Insiders.
Come Join UsEMN Live at The Princess:
Join us at the next Event Managers Network and find out from those on the inside, how to make this happen. We’ve brought together 3 industry experts who will share with our audience, the secrets of the entertainment industry from how to choose the right artist, where to find them, how to contact them and how to budget for them.
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the Art of Booking Iconic Acts with Industry Insiders
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Three leaders of industry
The ultimate lineup to give you the inside scoop on how to book high profile entertainment for your next event, conference, or party. Think famous, think legendary, think the kind of entertainment that your guests can’t believe you booked for them to experience.
 Google doesn't work
And neither does your machine gun approach that leaves you open to market pricing & scams. Not to mention Google is full of automated platforms and sponsored ads, it's impossible to know who is a legitimate connection.
 Build your little black book
Stop worrying if you will make the wrong choice, pay too much, or go through the wrong channels. We will show you where to go. It shouldn't be a matter of which agency has spent the most on Google ads, to find the right connection. We've got them right here.
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Tickets include
2 hours beverage package & canapes
Come and meet us in The Gallery
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WHERE & WHEN
Where:Â The Gallery, The Princess Theatre, 8 Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba.
When:Â Wednesday 27 March 2024
Time:Â Â From 5:30pm until 7:30pm.
Includes:Â Â catering & beverages
We promise, once you have been to an Event Managers Network event, you will never feel like you're creating your events alone again. You will always have a list of colleagues, suppliers, and supporters, ready to help you to produce your best event possible.
Fantastic event Sally, lovely to see such a broad group of people networking, from sales to event planners to firework companies, you had it all in a one stop shop. It was a brilliant evening of connecting with totally new audience I'd never met before. Looking forward to the next event.
Nyla - PA Network, Brisbane
It was such a fun few hours that went by so quickly. Great conversations happening everywhere, what a wonderful mix of diverse event people. There was such a good vibe.
Antoinette - Leading Vocational Teacher Event Management TAFE Queensland
Are you constantly asking in groups for contacts or connections?
True, many of our friends have great contacts and it's always helpful when they share. But what if you had your own little black book and didn't need to rely on random strangers' recommendations on Facebook?
The last Event Managers Network attracted:
- 52% full time & 42% part event planners
- 58% planners + 42% suppliers
- 21% company owners
- 65% company employees or freelancers
You will leave this event with key contacts who you will be able to call on, the next time you're working on your event. No more having to rely on friends or random strangers on the internet. Your contact list is your most valuable asset.
BIG CONGRATS to Sally Porteous on a brilliant launch of her The Event Managers Network mixer last night at the Princess Theatre in Brisbane (sweet venue).
Leanne - Thought Breeder. Author: The 2 Hour Workshop Blueprint
Such a brilliant event and congratulations Sally Porteous on launching the Event Managers Network last night..
Janelle -Â Business Development Manager
The Lineup
Your Little Black Book Starts Here...
We've brought together three of Brisbane's industry insiders to give you the tips that will help you build valuable connections across the entertainment industry, ready for your next project.
Dave Sleswick
Creative Director and Co-Owner of The Tivoli Group - The Tivoli, The Princess Theatre and Roster Agency. He was the Founding Director of Motherboard Productions, and is the Festival Director for Open Season, an annual multi-arts event that takes place in Brisbane over winter each year.
Harry Upton
Events Director at the Tivoli Group with a history in festival roles like Splendour and Falls. He has been a PCO, managed university events and sponsorship and has dipped his toes into just about every area of the industry. If Harry doesn’t know them, then they’re not worth knowing!
Luke Kennedy
Australian recording artist Luke Kennedy shot to international attention in 2013 as Ricky Martin’s grand finalist on season two of television phenomenon The Voice Australia. With extensive international touring experience Luke is also a key presenter and performer for Little Red Co.
The Princess Theatre Brisbane
The Gallery Room
At 133-years old The Princes Theatre reigns as Queensland's oldest standing theatre. The heritage-listed building, which opened in 1888, has over the years housed a picture theatre, a rag merchant, a secondhand dealer, a paper wholesaler, an engineering firm, and most recently, a church.
The reopening of this iconic destination was helmed by The Tivoli owners Steve Sleswick, Dave Sleswick and Simon Waide, alongside prominent Brisbane businessman Steve Wilson.
Following meticulous and faithful restorations, The Princess reopened to the public in 2021 and now boasts a state-of-the-art performance auditorium designed for a standing capacity of 900 and a seated theatre capacity of 500. It also features four bars, a public cafe, private event spaces, a rehearsal room and an outdoor courtyard.
About the Organiser
Hey, I'm Sally and I've been an event producer in Brisbane for many years.
The Event Managers Network was started by Genevieve Deaconos around 2017. Gen had a desire to connect Brisbane's event community and provide opportunities to collaborate and learn from each other. I believe whole heartedly in this mission and in addition, I think we have not only lots to learn from our contemporaries, but also people in other fields who gather audiences, such as music, festivals, dance, film and theatre.
I own the event company Red Lanyard, as well as coach and train people in the art of event planning, filling the gap between a full blown qualification, and doing things on the fly. I love everything about the event planning and delivery and I love nothing more than hanging out with and hearing from people who do the same.
Feel free to track me down in all the usual places and connect with me. I can't wait to meet you.
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Thanks to our venue partner The Princess Theatre
Brilliant supporters of music and performance in Brisbane, the Princess Theatre are supporting The Event Managers Network to help grow our event industry and support our event industry to provide greater audience experiences. We recommend you consider The Princess Theatre for your event, conference and meeting venue needs (yes, business events too!) because the venue is amazing, and so are the people. Click the pic to visit their website.
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We promise, once you have been to an Event Managers Network event, you will never feel like you're creating your events alone again. You will always have a list of colleagues, suppliers, and supporters, ready to help you to produce your best event possible.
Let's connect more in 2024.
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