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Cockatoo Island
Of grand scale and commanding position, yet for so long off-limits, Cockatoo Island is now open to the public and reintegrated into the cultural and commercial life of Sydney. Retaining all it's character and heritage from years of human endeavour by convicts and shipbuilders alike, Cockatoo has undergone a renaissance in every sense of the word. A canvas for creatives and Sydney's best cultural events, a place to escape the everyday, the world's first urban waterfront camp ground, Cockatoo Island is history re-energised - an urban epic.
One of Sydney's most appealing watering holes, the Cockatoo Island Summer Bar, situated on the island's waterfront and constructed from recycled shipping containers, pays tribute to the site's ship building history. There's also the fully licensed canteen kiosk, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The only harbour island you can stay overnight on, Cockatoo Island boasts a unique offering of accommodation options to suit all budgets and tastes. From luxury houses and apartments to camping packages, Cockatoo Island is the best place to escape the everyday, yet only a short ferry ride from the CBD.
Planning a gala dinner, product launch, cocktails, private party, film or photographic shoot. Cockatoo Island features an extraordinary mix of raw, industrial and historic convict era venues for hire. Unique workspaces are also available for lease from waterfront workshops to quirky studios, cavernous warehouses and island offices.
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust transforms historic harbour sites into foreshore parks that enrich the cultural life of Sydney.
Our sites include: Cockatoo Island and Snapper Island in Sydney Harbour, Woolwich Dock and Parklands, HMAS Platypus in Neutral Bay, Headland Park and Chowder Bay in Mosman, North Head Sanctuary in Manly, Marine Biological Station in Watsons Bay and Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse. These public spaces and parklands offer tours, major events, exhibitions, venue hire and business tenancy.
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust website
Premier Partners:
KINECT FOR XBOX360
Introducing Kinect for Xbox 360. You are the controller. No gadgets, no gizmos, just you! Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways without using a controller. Imagine controlling movies and music with the wave of a hand or the sound of your voice*. With Kinect, technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine.
ABSOLUT
ABSOLUT VODKA...a proud supporter of contemporary art since 1985 when Andy Warhol painted the iconic ABSOLUT Bottle Black... is pleased to be associated with the Outpost Project celebrating the artistic form of street art. Visit the Outpost bars for a refreshing ABSOLUT cocktail and taste creativity at work.
ART SERIES HOTELS
The Art Series Hotel Group is led by young gun property developer and art collector Will Deague and has created three boutique hotels from the ground up in less than a year. Each of the three boutique luxury hotels are inspired by and dedicated to a unique and celebrated Australian artist. They are inspired by; Adam Cullen, John Olsen and Charles Blackman.
LITTLE CREATURES
Little Creatures is a flavour loving Australian brewery crafting hop driven ales with distinct character alongside Pipsqueak Cider, a crisp and refreshing Australian Apple Cider.
IRONLAK
Ironlak is an independent Australian-owned art supplies brand with a strong interest in creating quality, affordable products, while fostering the graffiti art movement it belongs to. Ironlak's flagship product is a premium line of spray paint designed to offer the best coverage available, in a range of over 90 vibrant colours.
INNOCENT BYSTANDER
Innocent Bystander sources fruit from the many great vineyards within the Yarra Valley and beyond to make approachable wines that deliver abundant fruit flavours. Why Innocent Bystander? This is a team who eschew the bland direction and market dominance increasingly exerted by the large corporate winemaking groups. In a nutshell, they see themselves as Innocent Bystanders.
Media Partners:
JCDECAUX
Globally JCDecaux is the Number 1 Out of Home company, with a consistent focus to provide high quality street furniture & outdoor advertising networks in proximity to affluent audiences.
The expansive suite of premium JCDecaux products deliver advertisers unparalleled access to key metropolitan areas across Australia.
SBS
SBS was founded on the belief that all Australians, regardless of geography, age, cultural background or language skills should have access to high quality, independent, culturally-relevant Australian media. Through SBS Radio, SBS Television and SBS Online, we tell the stories of humankind in more languages than any other broadcaster in the world; at last count, more than 68 languages on radio, more than 60 on television and more than 50 online. SBS is about showcasing individuals with unique stories that enrich, entertain and educate us. The world is populated by more than six billion people and each has a story waiting to be told.
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TRIPLE J
As Australia's national youth broadcaster, triple j supports the best in new music, popular culture and current affairs from Australia and around the world.
AVANT CARD
Over the past 20 years Avant Card has grown to be the only free card media company in Australia. Design, printing, and distribution into a range of quality venues in every city, offering more than 1,600 outlets to choose from. In 2010 Avant Card produced over 19 million postcards nationally.
toast food
Toast Food Group is a leading and innovative events, function and office catering company whose aim is to deliver the freshest products, served to exceed all expectations.
BELINDA FRANKS
Government Partner:
SYDNEY FERRIES
Sydney Ferries has operated on Sydney Harbour for over 140 years and today is recognised as an Australian icon. Explore many exciting harbour destinations on a Famous Sydney Ferry.
In Association with:
aMBUSH
Based in Waterloo Sydney, aMBUSH seeks to educate and engage new audiences with creative exhibitions and art projects.
Presenting original works created by Australia’s established and emerging street and contemporary artists, aMBUSH live up to their name by surprising or ‘ambushing’ their audiences with innovative, experimental and non-traditional shows and art projects, both in and out of the Gallery. These carefully developed collaborations provide artists with a powerful commercial platform to reach a broad audience that includes buyers, investors, creative associations, corporations, media and the wider community.
In early September 2011, aMBUSH were announced as the winners of the NSW AbaF Australia Council Young and Emerging Artists award, for excellence in developing partnerships between corporations, artists and the wider community.
Skateboarding Australia
Skateboarding Australia (SbA) promotes the growth and development of skateboarding in Australia. Our role is to develop skateboarding at all levels and to increase opportunities for skateboarders.
SbA is the fundamental platform and linkage between the Federal Government and the Australian skateboarding community.
In 2005 the nonprofit National Sporting Organisation, Skate Australia (SA), established Skateboarding Australia to ensure the recognition of the unique skateboarding culture was nurtured with distinct branding and management that reflects the needs of Australia's skateboarding community.
SbA, along with valued support from the Australian skateboard industry, is increasing overall awareness and participation opportunities for skateboarders in Australia through the delivery of regular, high quality and professionally managed events.
Skateboarding Australia website
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