The Vault
Purpose
The Vault is a blank warehouse space in Dairy Road which is home to world-class DJ’s, immersive audio-visual experiences, art performances, and regional produce markets.
Roles
Design, deliver and communicate
Cultural Development
Dionysus makes cultural programs for meaningful places.
We practise cultural theory with thousands of events and integrated ideas. Our work from philosophy through project management, the arts and communications helps to shape a unique cultural landscape in Canberra.
We think place activation is soulless without activating values – things people care to celebrate, habitually or ritually.
Events calendar
Event
Date
Where
Details
Dionysus’ Role
City, Dickson and Haig Park Place Management
Client
City Renewal Authority, ACT Government
Purpose
To work with many people to cultivate the soul of Canberra City.
Roles
As a strategic partner to the government agency responsible for the renewal of the city, we develop all types of programs to bring life to Canberra City, Braddon, Haig Park and Dickson.
When
From Feb 2019 onwards
Initiatives
Seasonal festivals, street parties, concerts, lighting, installations, grants, community development programs etc.
Haig Park Place Management
Client
City Renewal Authority, ACT Government
Purpose
Events, installations and community-focussed activities to revitalise Haig Park, in Canberra's Inner North.
Roles
Program design, management and communications for Haig Park
When
April 2019 - December 2019 and August 2020 onwards
Dairy Road Cultural Programming
Client
Molonglo
Purpose
Co-design a world-leading cultural program for a new mixed-use precinct, in collaboration with Molonglo.
Roles
Co-design, deliver and communicate the Dairy Road Events Program.
When
January 2019 - ongoing
Initiatives
Environmental analyses, Sound and Fury, Dairy Road Markets, The Forage, Suitcase Rummage, new festival TBA
Art, Not Apart Festival
Client
Molonglo
Purpose
To hold a mirror to Canberra’s culture by showing the ACT’s biggest program of contemporary local artists.
Roles
Design, deliver and communicate Art, Not Apart.
When
March 2012 - ongoing
Initiatives
2000+ artists presented to 100,000+ people over 10 festivals, including launching The Soul Defender, Sound and Fury, Extinction and tech-yes.
The Soul Defender
Purpose
Urban artwork and mobile stage designed to defend and uplift the soul of Canberra.
Roles
Design, deliver and communicate The Soul Defender and its missions. Lots of new artillery is currently being manufactured - watch out!
When
December 2018 - ongoing
Initiatives
Countless parties, parades, talks and some important protests.
Escape Ferocity
Client
Dionysus
Purpose
Parties to tell your grandkids about.
Roles
Design, deliver and communicate bespoke events with the world’s leading melodic techno artists.
When
November 2015 - ongoing
Initiatives
Max Cooper, Boris Brejcha, Victor Ruiz, D-Nox, Extrawelt and others in industrial warehouses, Verity Lane, Westside and Albert Hall.
Sound and Fury
Purpose
To strut and fret upon a stage.
Roles
Design, deliver and communicate Sound and Fury as a leading performance art party.
When
March 2013 - ongoing
Partner: MusicACT
Purpose
Canberra’s peak music industry body provides professional development for musicians and advocacy for a healthier industry.
Roles
David is the volunteer president
When
MusicACT launched in 2011, the ACT Music Awards (run by David) happened in 2012 and 2013, and staff were first employed in 2018
Initiatives
Free professional development program, Cool Little Capital Report, Let Music Live policy campaign, Make Music Day, Ignite the Night-Time Economy
Partner: Australian Dance Party
Client
Australian Dance Party
Purpose
Contemporary dance company creating joyous and urgent site-specific dance works in Canberra and beyond.
Roles
Support to design, deliver and communicate Australian Dance Party projects.
When
August 2016 - ongoing