Explosive Media

With the extension of “Summer Fun in the Parks” to Melbourne’s public spaces, explosivemedia introduced trapeze workshops and demonstrations in the city. For two magical summer weeks, Melbourne’s City Square became home to a flying trapeze, offering a unique chance for anyone to experience the thrill of flying and a great spectacle for audiences. explosivemedia […]

Produced Melbourne Swing Festival at Moomba Waterfest 2007 and 2008 Also produced Latin dance at Docklands 2008 Complete technical management 2004 including provision of staging, sound and lighting for: main stage children’s garden storytelling area two workshop areas

“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 […]

Comprising the Department of Justice’s Community Justice Awards, the Koori Business Network’s “Celebrating Koori Culture Concert”, and three visual art exhibitions, all held at Federation Square A Reconciliation Week event Complete management of event, including technical management, programming of artists and curation of exhibitions

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 […]

Presented by the Koori Business Network and Arts Victoria Complete technical management of two-day event, held at Northcote Town Hall Coordination of approximately 150 delegates per day, and more than 50 high-profile Indigenous speakers, performers and artists across the conference.