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.
City Renewal Authority, ACT Government
To work with many people to cultivate the soul of Canberra City.
Manage the city events and installation program; direct the dashing City Place Team to clean and green the City and Inner Braddon.
From Feb 2019 onwards
Street furniture, planter boxes, ReNewYou, Lunchbox Acoustic and projects not yet unveiled
City Renewal Authority, ACT Government
Events, installations and community-focussed activities to revitalise Haig Park, in Canberra's Inner North.
Major events management and communications for Haig Park, plus project management in 2020 and 2021
April 2019 - December 2019 and August 2020 onwards
Molonglo
To create and maintain a cultural precinct that enriches the lives of residents and visitors.
Design, deliver and communicate cultural initiatives within NewActon.
October 2011 - March 2020
Art, Not Apart Festival, Sound and Fury Performance Art Party, Cellar Door Wine Market, Kids Cushion Concerts, and 33 other programs.
Molonglo
Co-design a world-leading cultural program for a new mixed-use precinct, in collaboration with Molonglo.
Co-design, deliver and communicate the Dairy Road Events Program.
January 2019 - ongoing
Environmental analyses for cultural infrastructure and programs, The Forage, Suitcase Rummage, and many new programs to come.
Molonglo
To hold a mirror to Canberra’s culture by showing the ACT’s biggest program of contemporary local artists.
Design, deliver and communicate Art, Not Apart.
March 2012 - ongoing
2000+ artists presented to 100,000+ people over 10 festivals, including launching The Soul Defender, Sound and Fury, Extinction and tech-yes.
Urban artwork and mobile stage designed to defend and uplift the soul of Canberra.
Design, deliver and communicate The Soul Defender and its missions. Lots of new artillery is currently being manufactured - watch out!
December 2018 - ongoing
Countless parties, parades, talks and some important protests.
Molonglo
A showcase of Canberra district wineries and producers in an iconic location.
Design, deliver and communicate Cellar Door.
July 2018 - Ongoing (paused due to covid)
Dionysus
Parties to tell your grandkids about.
Design, deliver and communicate bespoke events with the world’s leading melodic techno artists.
November 2015 - ongoing
Max Cooper, Boris Brejcha, Victor Ruiz, D-Nox, Extrawelt and others in industrial warehouses, Verity Lane, Westside and Albert Hall.
Elanor Investors
To clean, green, energise and communicate the market as it transforms.
Activations and communications strategy and delivery for Belconnen Fresh Food Markets during and after its redevelopment.
July 2020 - ongoing
National Folk Festival
The country’s leading folk festival hosted annually in Canberra during Easter.
Festival communications.
January 2020 - ongoing
To strut and fret upon a stage.
Design, deliver and communicate Sound and Fury as a leading performance art party.
March 2013 - ongoing
Canberra’s peak music industry body provides professional development for musicians and advocacy for a healthier industry.
David is the volunteer president
MusicACT launched in 2011, the ACT Music Awards (run by David) happened in 2012 and 2013, and staff were first employed in 2018
Free professional development program, Cool Little Capital Report, Let Music Live policy campaign, Make Music Day, Ignite the Night-Time Economy
Australian Dance Party
Contemporary dance company creating joyous and urgent site-specific dance works in Canberra and beyond.
Support to design, deliver and communicate Australian Dance Party projects.
August 2016 - ongoing
