Cole Bennetts

The Soul Defender

The truck weaponises art to defend the soul.

Initially supported through a City Renewal Authority City Grant, The Soul Defender is a 15-tonne ex-military truck transformed into a vehicle for change. It’s a big, pink military truck designed to lift souls and defend against our assailants.

This urban artwork is an all-in-one events solution available for our own events, and for hire - complete with stage, sound system, lights, bubbles, batteries and endless artillery.

She also missions to protect souls from climate change, corporate political donations and inequality as a protest vehcile.

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.

Website

http://souldefender.com.au/

Project calendar

Project
Client
Purpose
Roles
When

Doppel - Eucalyptograph Album Launch Party (Canberra)

Listen on soundcloud

Client

Escape Ferocity

Purpose

Album launch for a local legend and one of Australia’s best electronic music producers, with support from local DJ’s.

Roles

Design, deliver and communicate.

When

13th March, 2021

Where

Secret Outdoor location, Canberra

Martin Ollman

Soul Defender Sessions: ACT Senate Candidates Forum

Client

Art, Not Apart & The RiotACT

Purpose

A non-partisan forum featuring the 2019 ACT Senate candidates

Roles

Complete production team - production manager, sound engineer, stage manager, and event installation crew

When

17 May 2019

Where

King O'Malley's / City Walk area

Martin Ollman

Canberra Street Dance Festival

Client

Project Beats

Purpose

An event that celebrates Hip Hop culture by bringing all the elements of hip hop together.

Roles

The main stage of the event complete with a sound engineer, stage manager and event support staff.

When

23rd January, 2021

Where

Garema Place, Canberra City

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Pop Inn @ Haig Park

Client

City Renewal Authority

Purpose

A community focused event featuring entertainment with local band ‘Goldseeker’ with support by Mr. Michael, food and beverages by The Pop Inn, and canine inspired event ‘Santa Paws’ with pet friendly vendors adjacent to the Haig Park dog agility course.

Roles

Design, deliver and communicate

Size

~100 attendees

When

12th December, 2020

Where

Haig Park, Braddon

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Molonglo Valley Christmas Carols

To get into the festive spirit The Soul Defender will be in the Molonglo Valley for a special Christmas edition event.

Client

Molonglo Valley Mingle

Purpose

Centre stage with live performances and featuring our secret agent Bubble-0-7 blowing endless bubbles.

Roles

The main stage of the event complete with a sound engineer, stage manager, and event support staff.

When

5 December 2020

Where

Open space, Noffs Crescent Coombs (outside Stromlo Cottage)

Website

https://www.facebook.com/events/825750251492771

Freddie McGrath-Weber

Lunchbox Acoustic feat. Canberra Soul Club 3

Join the Soul Defender for a joyful lunchtime music experience featuring some of Canberra's best soul DJ's.

12pm -…

Client

City Renewal Authority

Purpose

Lunchtime entertainment in Canberra City featuring soulful tunes.

Roles

The main stage of the event complete with a sound engineer, stage manager, and event support staff.

When

13 November 2020

Where

Garema Place, Canberra City

Martin Ollman

Lunchbox Acoustic feat. Canberra Soul Club 2

Client

City Renewal Authority

Purpose

Lunchtime entertainment in Canberra City featuring soulful tunes.

Roles

The main stage of the event complete with a sound engineer, stage manager, and event support staff.

When

23rd October 2020

Oli Hughes

Soul Defender @ Nighfest

Our good natured mates at Capital Brewing are welcoming The Soul Defender for Floriade Nightfest.

Thando is fortunately…

Client

Capital Brewing Co.

Purpose

Stellar live music at the pub

Type

Concert

Roles

Design and Deliver, including developing a band for Thando (who's band are stuck in Melbourne during the lockdown)

When

2nd October 2020

Website

Listen to Thando and Doppel

Lunchbox Acoustic feat. Canberra Soul Club

Client

City Renewal Authority

Purpose

Lunchtime entertainment in Canberra City featuring soulful tunes.

Roles

The main stage of the event complete with a sound engineer, stage manager, and event support staff.

When

18th September 2020

Oli Hughes

The Soul Defender @ Art, Not Apart 2020

Client

Molonglo

Purpose

Main stage of the festival, hosting an array of soulful music and dance performances

Roles

Complete production team - production manager, sound engineer, stage manager, and event installation crew

When

14 March 2020

Website

https://artnotapart.com/

Martin Ollman

Soul Defender Sessions: Canberra City Band

Client

City Renewal Authority & Canberra City Band

Purpose

Free music event featuring three ensembles from Canberra’s oldest and most decorated music organisations

Roles

Complete production team - production manager, sound engineer, stage manager, and event installation crew

When

9 November 2019

Martin Ollman

The Soul Defender @ Canberra Climate Action Rally

Client

Extinction Rebellion ACT

Purpose

Peaceful protest to demand action on Climate Change

Roles

Roving support vehicle and stage operations team - sound engineer, stage manager, driver, and event installation crew

When

7 October 2019

Where

Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra

Martin Ollman

The Soul Defender @ Escape Ferocity presents D-Nox

Client

Escape Ferocity

Purpose

Free boutique electronic music event in Verity lane

Roles

Complete production team - production manager, sound engineer, stage manager, and event installation crew

When

18 April 2019

Where

Verity Lane, Canberra City

Caitlin Welch

The Soul Defender @ Art, Not Apart 2019

Client

Molonglo

Purpose

Main stage of the festival, hosting an array of soulful music and dance performances

Roles

Complete production team - production manager, sound engineer, stage manager, and event installation crew

When

16 March 2019

Website

https://artnotapart.com/

Martin Ollman