FUTURE THINKING (TALK)

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Date: Friday 22 November

Time: 6pm to 8.30pm (Doors will open at 5pm, arrive early to view the exhibition). 

Location: The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre 

Cost: Free, limited capacity, booking required

Host:  Ricky Tana (Founding Director, Opn)

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Presented in partnership with PPCA

 

We’ve brought together creatives from Western Sydney to reflect on their journey and how they’ve developed processes and strategies for navigating challenges, success and their careers in the industry. 

 

Enjoy an exclusive pre-event activation with David Whitehead, Tactical Marketing Manager at Roland, in the Beyond the Elements exhibition home studio from 5pm! Join a hands-on experience at an interactive workstation where you can create a beat on the new Roland Aira Compact series, based on the iconic Roland TR-808 Drum Machine. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore these iconic instruments up close!

 

After the talk, join a breakout session with industry experts to ask targeted questions, gain personalised advice and explore solutions for overcoming challenges and achieving artistic goals.

 

Panel

A.GIRL (Artist)
Capital Zee (SoulMate, ONEFOUR)

Jessica Jade (Artist)

Kate Asamoah (Retail Marketing, JD Brand and Community Manager – ANZ, JD Sports)​​

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Breakout Sessions

 

Funding & Resources

Joe Muller (Director, MusicNSW)

Nazlican Eren (Engagement Manager, Music Australia)

Tinotenda Mjawe (Manager - Music Investment and Partnership, Sound NSW)

 

Brands & Sync Placement

Alexander Wu-Kim (Creative Director, Andpeople)

David Whitehead (Tactical Marketing Manager, Roland Asia Pacific)

Kate Asamoah (Retail Marketing, JD Brand and Community Manager – ANZ, JD Sports)

Nadine Marjan (Artist Manager/ Music Licensing)

 

Business Basics

Lynne Small (Chief Operating Officer, PPCA)

Nikki Tuckwell (National Education and Outreach Representative, APRA AMCOS)

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About 4ESydney

4Elements HipHop Festival (4ESydney) is the only festival and project of its kind dedicated to the growth, community, and vitality of HipHop culture. Now in its tenth year, 4ESydney continues to serve as a pivotal platform where community, industry professionals, and educators converge to foster opportunities for the preservation and evolution of HipHop culture.

 

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Beyond the Elements exhibition and public program are presented by Blacktown Arts in partnership with Vyva Entertainment and Powerhouse, and supported by Blacktown City Council, the NSW Government through Create NSW and PPCA.​​

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