EVENTS
PR
MARKETING
Canvas Events Co is a National Events and Marketing company based in Newcastle Australia. Canvas is pretty simple really, we’re about creating experiences and making things happen all while having fun…. always having fun.
From Operations to Marketing, Sponsorship, Event Delivery and everything in between, Canvas is your turn key solution to making things happen.
Life is a great
BIG Canvas
and you should throw all the paint on it you can”
Danny Kaye
What We Do
Canvas fosters a collaborative workforce of creative minds who strive towards a common goal. Whether it’s the turn key delivery or a piece of the puzzle you’re after Canvas Events Co can provide.
EVENT DELIVERY
- Major Events
- Corporate Events
- Community Events
MARKETING STRATEGY
PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Crew
Canvas is all about teamwork and over the last six years has built a brilliant crew who all share the Canvas enthusiasm and strength to stage our events. Meet the team.
Sally Hill – Founder
When it comes to events and marketing, Sally has passion equal to none and an experience base covering the creative arts and production to sporting events and races. Whether it is a major international event or a small corporate launch, Sally will bring energy and go the extra mile to ensure the delivery of a successful and engaging experience.
Having lived all over Australia, America, Canada, Mexico and Europe, Sally is a proud Novocastrian and mother of two. Covering roles of Project Manager, Creative Director, Operations Manager and Marketing Strategist, Sally has a skill set that ensures no project has disconnect. She is a strong believer that Communication is Key. AKA – She loves a chat
Constantly cool under pressure, Sally will always bring her smile and humour while getting the job done in the most professional manner.
Isabella Shaw – Marketing Manager
Monica Langlois – Production Assistant
Who we work with
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🖤💛♥️Newcastle NAIDOC - one of the wildest weather days we’ve had!! Didn’t stop community ! We gathered, shared and celebrated in a way that connects culture and warms our hearts. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the day, it really is a collective experience. Thank you to all our partners who without, the event wouldn’t be possible.
Special thanks to our MC this year who was incredible @sharneefenwick and a congratulations to @awabakal_ltd for presenting the event every year
It is a privilege to work on
🎥 @newydigital
#naidoc2026 #50yearsofdeadly #naidocweek #awabakalcountry
Newcastle Naidoc Day
Monday 6th July
❤️9:00am Flag Raising and March - Civic Park
💛10:00am - 2:00pm FREE Family Festival
🖤70+ Stall Holders, Rides and Vendors, Family Dreatime Tent featuring Speaking in Colour workshops, Yarning Circle with Rodney Lake, FREE Community BBQ
🎤 Main Stage featuring Dance groups Midnight Dreaming, Winanga-y Dreaming, Gabinya Miyaya, Mui Mui Bumer Gedlam, Naisda and Musical Performance by Maddie Lilley, Sharnee Fenwick, Kai-Mani Smith, The Quaokkas, Pamalyn Hyde Duo, Jack Chambers and the Street Warriors!
#NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2026 #50YearsOfDeadly #awabakal
SAVE THE DATE - Newcastle Awabakal Naidoc Festival returns for 2026 on Monday 6th July
Celebrating 50 years of Deadly
⚫️ 9:00am Flag Raising and Welcome Civic Park
🟡 9:30am March from Civic Park to Foreshore Park
🔴 10:00am - 2:00pm Community Festival
Here’s what happened in 2025
Shoal Bay Food and Wine Festival was a massive hit for the second year welcoming 10,000 across the day!
Special thanks to the Port Stephens council, local community and local business for making the event so much fun!!! 🤩
We can’t wait for next year!!! 🍷
What are your plans this Saturday!?
We’re putting on the Shoal Bay Food and Wine Festival and there’s some great food, wine and entertainment- see you there!!! What not?
Location - Shoal Bay Road
Time - 3pm-9pm
FREE ENTRY
📷 @megannevans.photography
Canvas is pretty hyped on bringing this event to life with the amazing gallery team and a large community of Newcastles creatives! Get your party on and join us this Friday night for a good time!!!
🪩 5-9pm Laman Street Cooks Hill
Shout out to collaborators and performers
@jen_denzin_ @just.bonnie.anne @fingerscrossed_creative @theeventartists @equipmultimedia @jayteehazard @bizarre.haus.entertainment @braddonsnape @danimarti0 @the.pitts.band @kindersounds @mistahdux @rose___whiteee @catapult_dance
Such a beautiful morning celebrating foreshore park and @sunnyboykiosk - thank you @citynewcastle.au for these amazing community spaces 🥤
We’re proud to bring them alive 🎉
Tonight marks opening night of Acquist!
Pick up some dinner from your favourite Darby Street Restaurant and make your way to Civic Park Fountain. Its the perfect evening to enjoy a picnic under the Summer sky✨
From 6.30pm, Civic Park is the place to be!
Image - @lizkalafphotography
Spread out your picnic blanket, pick up some exquisite cuisine from Darby Street’s restaurants, and lose yourself in Acquist beneath the summer stars.
22 - 24 Jan From 6.30pm✨
#supportedbycreatensw
Acquist is supported by the City of Newcastle through the Special Business Rate Funding Program, Create NSW, Creative Australia and the Newcastle Art Gallery.
