Creative Industries Forum
Event Details
You'll connect with fellow creatives, learn from industry leaders and hear about some of the most important opportunities and challenges for creative businesses.
Whether you're a seasoned creative professional or just starting out, this forum is packed with insights to help you thrive.
Registrations for the Creative Industries Forum open to the public on Tuesday 10 June.
What to Expect
From thought-provoking panels to hands-on workshops and immersive precinct tours, the day has been created to energise and empower:
Hear from local leaders and arts champions as they set the tone for a day of creative momentum.
- Meet the minds shaping the region’s creative identity
- Hear from decision makers on government initiatives and learn what support is available
- Get inspired by local studios and public art, including visits to Shaan D’Anthes and Rocket Weijers’ creative spaces.
- Explore how artists like Leah Giblin, Caroline Rothwell, and Dennis Golding are reshaping public spaces.
- Learn practical tools to grow your brand and audience
- Wind down with live performances and connect with fellow creatives over casual networking.
Why Attend?
This free event has been developed to support and equip local creatives with the tools they need to succeed. By attending, you will:
- Build new connections across the creative sector
- Gain actionable strategies to grow your business
- Find out more about funding opportunities, programs, and support available
- Leave with a deeper understanding of Bayside’s creative future
Frequently Asked Questions
Forum Schedule
Schedule | Description | Speakers |
10am | Welcome | Mayor of Bayside, Cr Edward McDougall VIPs |
10:15am | Panel Discussion: | Facilitator: Sophie Ward, Young Leader, Shopfront Theatre Anne Loxley, Executive Director, Arts & Cultural Exchange Brett Stone, Director, Claypool Tracey Corbin-Matchett, CEO Bus Stop Films Natalie Rose, CEO Shopfront Arts |
11:30am | NSW Night-time Economy Programs | Victoria Moxey, Director Programs, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner |
12noon | Screen NSW Programs | Mark Lazarus, Senior Manager Destination Attraction, Screen NSW |
12:30pm | Tour of Rockdale Creative Precinct | Aisle 10 Studios Studio of Shaan D’Anthes and Rocket Weijers Astridge Lane Mural |
1:45pm | Panel Discussion: | Facilitator: Bec Dean, Senior Manager, Create NSW Leah Giblin, Artist Caroline Rothwell, Artist Dennis Golding, Artist |
3pm | Marketing and Promotion of Your Creative Business | Monica Davidson, Director, Creative Plus Business |
4pm | Performance and Casual Networking | Voh Rox and Mach J |