• Home
  • LATEST POSTS
  • PODCAST
  • Support ASE
Type and hit ENTER

Be Yourself. Be Happy.

Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.

Stay Positive. Always.

Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.

Image Not Found On Media Library
  • Home
  • LATEST POSTS
  • PODCAST
  • Support ASE
GET CONNECTED
Australasian Special Events logo
Image Not Found On Media Library
  • HOME
    • About
    • Contributors
    • Archive
  • COMMENTARY
  • EVENT REPORTS
  • PODCAST
  • SUPPORT or SPONSOR
  • Submit Job Listing
  • Industry Jobs

Get Local and Doltone House get the industry back together

February 18, 2022
-
Posted by Trevor Connell

Over two days buyers and exhibitors gathered at the ICC Sydney – for some it was to showcase or check out products and services and for many it was a chance to catch up face to face.

More on that in a later post but here is a summary by Andrew Klein

And there was a welcome function – yay!

The Destination Degustation by Doltone House reflected the states of Australia, all of whom were represented at the expo – including the Republic of Western Australia (a line by MC Andrew Klein).

Doltone House CEO Anna Cesarano was upbeat and pleased to be hosing the industry again. This is an edited version of her speech to the guests at the welcome function.

The last few years was a time when even an entry level role in our industry needed to familiarise themselves with the intricacies of law and how they related to strike a fair balance between both parties of an event agreement.  Every phone call related to a cancellation or postponement request, I now call it the times of ‘recycled revenues’.

The terminology of Force Majeure, Public Health Orders, Square Metre Rules, Distancing, Vertical Consumption rules, Mandates, and that list continued for our sector.  Always the first to be heavily restricted and even prohibited from trade and generally the last to re-open or have restrictions eased.

Whilst we accommodated and continue to accommodate some amazing Hybrid events, surely now the majority wouldn’t want to receive another Zoom event link, right?  

We met our deadline of opening three large event spaces out West a few weeks ago, known as Doltone House Marconi, which was so gratifying to be able to achieve during a pandemic.  We opened this very venue, Darling Island, during the year of the GFC!  

The resilience we have had to endure during these uncertain times is sure to be enough to take on any challenge that comes our way.  Really, could there be any greater imminent challenge in sight, than that of the pandemic’s impact over the last two years to our sector?  I still remember vividly having to stand down some 300 staff in March 2020 and that feeling will probably never escape me. 

And just prior the Omicron hurdle in December, we all could really feel it returning, so it will come back strong.  Whilst this places some additional pressure on being able to commit to deadlines for all stakeholders and suppliers, I am sure we all stand ready to rebuild the events industry and make it a time to really treasure and be grateful for.

So whilst today and tonight we say Get Local, from tomorrow let’s just say “Get On With It”   Cheers to our industry return!

Enjoy this photo gallery by Oneill Photographics who covered the event for Get Local

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • X

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

February 18, 2022
Email
2 Comments
Trevor Connell
Trevor came to the events industry in the early eighties from a background in theatre and photography. He has experience as an Event Manager, Technical Director and Lighting Designer and has worked on events as diverse as corporate functions and the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the Sydney Olympics Closing Night Harbour Spectacular.

Trevor was a founding member of the Australian chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and served on the chapter executive for six years.

2 Comments

on Get Local and Doltone House get the industry back together.
  1. Lyn Millist (nee willis)
    May 8, 2022 @ 12:07 pm
    -
    Reply

    You would have been with sydney olympics when Norma was running Juste Nous

    • Trevor Connell
      May 18, 2022 @ 11:16 am
      -
      Reply

      Hi Lyn
      I worked with Norma on many events during the 90s and naughties. And with Clifford Wallace and David Grant. So many great events.
      Trevor

Comment on this articleCancel reply

Join the conversation

Receive notifications when we publish

Invalid email address
No spam. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Thanks for subscribing!
RECENT POSTS
  • November wrap
    November 24, 2023

    It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done an update and for good …

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • X

    Like this:

    Like Loading...
  • John Cain Arena: Australia’s Most Versatile Venue?
    November 23, 2023

    The nation’s most versatile venue isn’t afraid of the toughest turnarounds – story …

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • X

    Like this:

    Like Loading...
  • MEA announces new board of directors and office bearers
    November 23, 2023

    At its 2023 Annual General Meeting on 21 November, Meetings & Events Australia …

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • X

    Like this:

    Like Loading...
  • AIME 2024 Knowledge Program Keynote Speaker, Sebastian Terry
    November 23, 2023

    The theme for AIME’s 2024 Knowledge Program is “The 4Ps of GLOCALISATION” and …

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • X

    Like this:

    Like Loading...
  • New social impact specialist joins BESydney team
    November 23, 2023

    As part of Business Event Sydney’s (BESydney) Change Starts Here agenda, it has …

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • X

    Like this:

    Like Loading...
Recent Comments
  • Steve Romer on Are double-digit cost increases for expos sustainable?
  • gary fitzroy on Are double-digit cost increases for expos sustainable?
  • Zoe Vaughan on SxSW opens this weekend and it is getting plenty of hype.
  • Gary on Knocking on Wood – Australia’s Biggest Wood and Cabinet Making expo bows out
  • Peter Hook on A Wake-up call for the Events Industry: The Victorian decision and the uncertain horizon
POPULAR TAGS
COVID-19
sydney lockdown
BECA
MEA
MCEC
PJSE
savevicevents
EEAA
melbourne lockdown
MCB
BEIA
arinex
Australian Event Awards
AIME
ICC Sydney
BESydney
Business Events
AACB
Sydney Showground
AIME2023
Navarra Venues
Expertise Events
AIME2022
MEETINGS 2023
Get Local
ABEA
Exhibitions
Business Events Grants Scheme
JobKeeper
VTIC
Tourism Australia
BCEC
Evolve2022
Weekly Wrap
Tokyo 2020ne
PCOA
NEA
Melbourne
SXSW
Victoria
MEA Awards
savevictorianevents
ISES
Sydney Olympics
ICCSydney
GET CONNECTED
  • HOME
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Contributors
Copyright Australasian Special Events 2000 - 2021
Get Local and Doltone House get the industry back together | Australasian Special Events
 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d