Explosive Media

“The Beach at the Arts Centre” was created as a fun destination during Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. The Arts Centre’s Lawn Stage was transformed into a classic Aussie beach which hosted 40 performing acts. Requiring over 200 tonnes of sand, it featured a jetty, surf club, beach huts, waves and beach umbrellas (subject to theatrical […]

Complete project management for the Brimbank City Council in 2006, including programming of roving and stage performances and the unique circus/slapstick-inspired opening moment, in which a huge book, delivered by ”1960s schoolboys”, transformed into a crash mat! Successful event on a 42-degree day.

This Indigenous showcase program was developed under Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games’ “Respecting Indigenous Communities Strategy” to promote and highlight the business of arts and culture in Indigenous Victoria during the Games. For the Koori Business Network, explosivemedia managed and presented a series of Showcases including: a business showcase at The Atrium, Federation Square; an arts […]

2002/2003 , 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 Three City of Melbourne festivals each spanning four months 200 events annually in nine City parks Attendances increased in the third year to more than 56,000 Highly positive audience reaction Developed new program streams: Dance lessons Native wildlife tours Indigenous concerts Indigenous Birrarung tours Outdoor cinema Hip-hop scratching workshops Massage […]

2004/2005 Produced and programmed summer entertainment at Docklands from December to February

Each year the City of Melbourne commissions artists to create works that will engage and entertain audiences, enliven and enrich its mysterious and intriguing laneways. In 2004, explosivemedia was responsible for all production, technical management and maintenance for the four chosen and highly diverse works, which were launched in June and September and stayed in […]

Project managed this City of Melbourne initiative to celebrate the Centenary of Federation and the International Year of Volunteers in 2001 Conducted extensive interviews for the recording of oral histories of volunteers, volunteer organisations and associations Managed copywriting and production of the official website containing these histories Curated and managed 38 exhibits Produced the Official […]

A Millennium New Year’s Eve event A high profile, greatly acclaimed City of Melbourne project Melbourne’s first large-scale, outdoor, multimedia event