Cape to Cape MTB

Cape to Cape MTB

www.capetocapemtb.com

DATE: 22 – 25 OCTOBER 2020

The Cape to Cape is WA’s premier Mountain Bike Stage Race Event. It takes place over 4 days in the beautiful Margaret River region, covering some of the area’s most breathtaking beaches and wineries. Once riders have finished each stage, they can relax and enjoy a glass of wine with good mates. The race attracts some of Australia’s best riders, and has a world-class reputation. 2017 marked the 10th year anniversary of the Cape to Cape. Sally has been project manager since 2012.

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Port to Port MTB

Port to Port MTB

www.porttoportmtb.com

DATE: 10 – 13 SEPTEMBER 2020

Taking place in the NSW Hunter Valley Region, the Port to Port MTB is the sister event to the Cape to Cape MTB, much like the Cape to Cape – Sally has also been the project manager of the Port to Port since 2012. With much the same format, over 4 days of racing, riders get to experience the wonderful coastline of Port Stephens, through to acclaimed wineries of the Hunter Valley and then finish at beautiful Newcastle. Just like the Cape to Cape, this race attracts some of Australia’s most talented riders, however, is also an event for riders of all abilities.

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NRL Grand Finale
Pre Show
Entertainment

NRL Pre Show Entertainment

2017-2019

Canvas events has been part of the creative team delivering the NRL Grand Finale Pre-Game Entertainment for 2017, 2018 and 2019 working with artists Macklemore, Gang of Youths and One Republic. Each year these on-stage productions have delivered flair, creativity and energy where Canvas was instrumental in managing and choreographing the mosh-pit.

The SHOW
Newcastle
and Hunter

The SHOW Newcastle and Hunter

DATE: 5 – 7 MARCH 2021

Newcastle’s largest community event, Canvas came on board in 2019 heading up operations as part of a brand-new team engaged to bring the show back to life. Canvas is still heavily involved in the transformation of the Show with the 2019 and 2020 Show’s introducing new concepts, creating stronger governance and accountability and a mission of “Discover something new at the Show” The Show is now going from strength to strength and we can’t wait to stage the 2021 event next March.

Coates Hire
Newcastle 500
Supercars

Coates Hire Newcastle 500 Supercars

http://www.supercars.com/newcastle/

2017-2019

The Coates Hire 500 is the closing round of the Virgin Australia V8 Supercar Series, and saw some of Australia’s best drivers battle it out through Newcastle’s streets, foreshore and beaches. One of the biggest events ever held in Newcastle’s city centre, 2017 was first time the V8 Supercars have visited Newcastle. With Newcastle being her hometown – who better to be involved in the event than Sally. Not only is she part of the Event Services team for the race, Sally also managed the Grand Finale Drivers breakfast, held on the Thursday before the race each year which raises funds for Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

Forestry Corporation
Developing Marketing and
Tourism Campaign

Forestry Corporation – Developing Marketing and Tourism Campaign

http://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/

Sally created both a Marketing Strategy for the Barrington Tops region and a Social Media guidelines document for Forests NSW.

The guidelines document assisted in enabling all staff to engage in the social media increasing the brand awareness and strength of messaging through face book for Forests NSW. The facebook page saw a direct result and growth in likes and engagement as a result of the guidelines.

The Mini Marketing Strategy involved creating key messaging, PR and Marketing opportunities as well as producing and placing  graphic design and tourism driven videos. (a collaboration with the ever talented Josh Stephenson)

IMAGE – Josh Stephenson

Camp Quality
Committee
Member

Camp Quality Committee Member

https://www.campquality.org.au/

Camp Quality was founded in 1983 and since then they have been helping create better lives for children living with cancer. Their programs help kids and their families through each stage of cancer – at home, school, and the hospital. Each year Camp Quality holds a Giggle Ball, and most recently transformed to a “By Invitation” a night of dinner, drinks, dancing and entertainment which helps raise funds for those kids living with cancer, the fundraising achievement is a million dollars to date. Sally is a Camp Quality committee member and has been involved in the Giggle Ball, held in Newcastle, since 2014. Sally believes it is important to give back to the community, and this is such a worthwhile cause to do so.

2013 Special Olympics
Asia Pacific Games

2013 Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1944237/special-olympics-opening-ceremony-photos-video/

In 2013, Newcastle held the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games. The games drew athletes from over 29 Nations, including Cambodia, Mongolia and The Philippines. These games are not only about showcasing the talent of athletes with intellectual disabilities – they are about inspiring new friendships, and allowing the athletes to develop leadership skills. The Opening Ceremony saw performances from a wide array of talents – from some of Australia’s favourite singers, to the Combined Special Olympics Dancers. Sally was heavily involved in the delivery of this event, being the Project Manager, the Co-Creative Director of the Opening Ceremony and the Creative Director of the Closing Ceremony.

Other Events

Light up Newcastle

A community celebration of Chinese New Year attracting over 35000 people to the foreshore of Newcastle, Sally from Canvas was the Event Director for the 2016 and 2018 events.

Hunter Water 2018 Night of Innovation

An industry evening celebrating and acknowledging innovation in industry. Sally was the Event Director working alongside the Hunter Water team.

Network 21

Working alongside the Network 21 team, Sally has filled the role of Stage Manager from 2017-2020 for regional conferences.

China Week

Alongside the Confucius Centre, the Canvas team delivered the cultural festival for 2019.

Winter Heat

Working with TEvents, Sally delivered the Event Management role for the 2017 festival attracting over 20,000 people to the foreshore for a celebration of winter.

University of Newcastle Excellence Awards

An internal awards evening in the great hall for 300 staff. Canvas Events looked after theming, catering and the smooth delivery of the event in 2019.

Second City Symposium, University of Newcastle

Working together with the team from HRF, the Canvas team delivered the 2 day symposium organising logistics, catering and the registration process in 2018.

The Long Walk Home, Wayside Chapel fundraiser

Developing and creating an event model for the Wayside Chapel enabling them to facilitate and run their own event fundraiser.

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