It is resolved that:
(A) Council
approve the cash grant recommendations for 2018/19 under the Business Support
Grants - Live Music and Performance Program listed as follows:
|
Applicant |
Project Name |
Project Description |
$ Amount Recommended |
Conditions |
|
Eau-de-vie Speakeasy Pty Ltd |
Speakeasy Sessions: Eau De Vie, Darlinghurst |
Capital works and equipment purchase to establish a regular program of live music and entertainment performed by local artists. |
$15,820 |
Applicant to provide quotes Applicant to submit a revised budget |
|
Griffin Theatre Company Ltd |
The Stables Theatre Infrastructure Upgrade: Griffin Theatre Company, Darlinghurst |
Capital works to improve electrics throughout the performance space and install new lighting and audio equipment. |
$16,000 |
Applicant to provide quotes Applicant to submit a revised budget |
|
L.b Coy P. Whelan C.g Staff & Mcloughlin Family Trust |
Stage Upgrade: Mercantile Hotel, The Rocks |
Sound and lighting equipment upgrade to improve artist and audience experience. |
$3,250 |
Applicant to provide quotes Applicant to work with Live Music Strategist |
|
Metro Theatre Sydney Pty Ltd |
Metro 2: The Metro Theatre, Sydney |
Capital works to install a second, medium sized (350 capacity) performance venue that may operate in tandem with the larger Metro theatre. |
$30,000 |
Applicant to submit a revised budget Subject to DA approval |
|
The trustee for Oxford Underground Unit Trust |
Sound and Lighting Upgrade: Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst |
Audio equipment upgrade to improve whole-of-venue sound quality, audience experience and staff health and safety. Lighting equipment upgrade to improve production quality. |
$19,240 |
Applicant to provide quotes |
|
Staved Pty Ltd |
Stage Upgrades: Staves Brewery, Glebe |
Capital works to increase stage area and audience capacity, installation of new stage lighting and purchase of in-house musical instruments. |
$5,000 |
Applicant to provide a revised budget Applicant to submit quotes |
|
Thane Investments Pty Limited |
Start the week with Jazz: Moya’s Juniper Lounge, Redfern |
Equipment upgrade to improve sound quality for weekly free jazz and jam sessions. |
$5,000 |
Applicant to submit a revised budget |
|
Waxman Jones Pty Ltd |
New Space & New Gear: The MoshPit, Erskineville |
Capital works to improve existing performance space and increase venue capacity by expanding the stage into a vacant, neighbouring property and purchasing additional audio and lighting equipment. |
$20,225 |
Applicant to provide lease Subject to DA approval Applicant to submit a revised budget |
(B) Council approve the cash grant recommendations for 2018/19 under the Business Support Grants - Night Time Diversification Program listed as follows:
|
Applicant |
Project Name |
Project Description |
$ Amount Recommended |
Conditions |
|
505 Investments Pty Ltd |
Sunday Sessions at Venue 505, Surry Hills |
A regular music program featuring new artists and new works subsidised by the venue to provide support to the local jazz, roots, funk and world music scene. |
$21,200 |
Funding to go towards artists fees and sound engineer |
|
Kulin Holdings Pty Ltd |
Live at Cheers Bar, Sydney |
A regular program of family-friendly comedy and performance nights. |
$10,000 |
Funding to go towards the comedy activities |
|
Lpr Promotions Pty Ltd |
Late Night Dining and Live Music at Foundry 616, Ultimo |
A late-night program of jazz and jazz-fusion music on Fridays, featuring a diverse range of artists, complemented by late dining options. |
$15,000 |
Nil |
|
Margaret Hargreaves trading as Shakespeare Hotel |
Busker Sessions at the Shakespeare Hotel, Surry Hills |
A weekly, community-based project to provide local buskers with paid performances every Sunday at the Shakespeare Hotel. |
$10,000 |
Applicant to work with Live Music Strategy Advisor |
|
R Castillo & O Ronen |
Bringing Coffee and Community Together at Di Bartoli Specialty Coffee, Rosebery |
A program of evening courses on coffee appreciation, encouraging community members to network and learn about coffee. |
$9,000 |
Applicant to submit a revised budget Applicant to work with Night Time City |
|
Staved Pty Ltd |
After Midnight at Staves Brewery, Glebe |
A late-night music program extending performance hours after midnight to provide more opportunities for artists to play in an intimate craft brewery. |
$15,000 |
Nil |
|
The trustee for Oxford Underground Unit Trust |
OAF AFTER MIDNIGHT at Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst |
Extension and expansion of a monthly series of music events held after midnight, following mainstage performances, to increase programming capacity and opportunities for local artists. |
$15,000 |
Nil |
|
The Trustee for Potts Point Hotel Unit Trust |
Boogie Mountain at Potts Point, Potts Point |
Engagement of a creative agency to source and manage a live music program for a new venue ‘Boogie Mountain’ to attract new artists and audiences to the Kings Cross Precinct. |
$17,500 |
Funding to go towards programming activities |
(C) Council approve the cash grant recommendations for 2018/19 under the Business Support Grants - Place and Industry Program listed as follows:
|
Applicant |
Project Name |
Project Description |
$ Amount Recommended |
VIK Recommended |
Conditions |
|
|
Australian Fashion Chamber Ltd |
Project 1 – AFC Business Development Workshop Series |
A series of business development and networking workshops aimed at up-skilling local emerging fashion businesses, to ensure they can sustainably compete in the City of Sydney business precincts. |
Year 1 only - $26,990 |
Nil |
Applicant to provide revised budget |
|
|
CBD Sydney Chamber Of Commerce Limited |
Project 1 - Maintain and grow business education by supporting three (3) events |
The delivery of three business education events throughout the year to upskill up to 60 participants and offer networking opportunities for CBD businesses. |
$11,850 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
|
Project 2 - Purchase 2,500 business database contacts in order to promote the Chamber to more CBD SME's |
A database expansion project to engage with and connect more CBD businesses, by purchasing a list of 2,500 CBD-based enterprise contacts. |
$7,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
||
|
Project 3 - Develop social media content to increase awareness of local businesses offerings within the CBD precincts |
A communications project to increase social media engagement to enhance awareness of Sydney CBD businesses and business opportunities. |
$14,910 |
Nil |
Nil |
||
|
Darlinghurst Business Partnership Incorporated |
Project 1 - NOTS - Footfall Impact Tracking Technology |
A technological investment project to identify footfall patterns through Darlinghurst, to quantify responses to campaigns, expose seasonal risk and identify opportunities for businesses, stakeholders and members. |
$19,750 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
|
Project 2 - #DoDarlo - collaborative cluster initiatives |
A series of professional development and networking workshops to provide a platform for business collaboration and activations across Darlinghurst. |
Year 1 only - $15,000 |
|
Applicant to provide a revised project plan |
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Project 3 - VESPA - East Sydney Destination Marketing |
The execution of a collaborative marketing strategy promoting local businesses and talent to increase tourism and visitors to the Darlinghurst, Surry Hills and Potts Point areas. |
$20,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
||
|
Glebe Chamber Of Commerce Incorporated |
Project 1 – The Glebe Skills Marketplace |
A series of events, running over two years, focusing on sharing existing talent and skills from businesses in Glebe with the wider community and new business owners. |
Year 1 only - $10,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
|
Project 2 - Professional Business Needs Analysis & Strategy Development |
A data collection and analysation project to enable the chamber to further engage with and understand the needs of local businesses in the Glebe area. |
$20,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
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|
Project 3 – Glebe Tasting Treks |
Increasing awareness, business and partnerships by working with local restaurants to produce three dining events, where participants are guided to nearby venues for different courses of the meal in Glebe. |
$10,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
||
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Newtown Precinct Business Association Incorporated |
Project 1 - Newtown Precinct Stories |
A project to identify stories about local businesses to share on social media and through digital channels, to promote Newtown’s businesses to the wider community. |
Year 1 - $20,000 Year 2 - $20,000 |
Nil |
Applicant to work with City Business on before and after surveys Year 2 conditional on survey outcomes |
|
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Project 2 - Newtown Precinct Advocacy |
The expansion of an advocacy project to provide a voice and support for the local business community in Newtown. |
Year 1 only - $10,000 |
Nil |
Applicant to supply a project plan identifying the specific issue affecting business and the advocacy campaign strategy Applicant to submit a detailed budget and timeline |
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Project 3 - Newtown Precinct Retailers program |
A business development program offering professional mentors to provide local retailers with tools to support the financial sustainability of their business. |
Year 1 - $10,000 Year 2 - $10,000 |
Nil |
Applicant to confirm alternate funding sources Year 2 conditional on survey outcomes |
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Potts Point Partnership Incorporated |
Project 1 - VESPA: Eastside Sydney |
The development of a marketing campaign promoting local, independent businesses to increase tourism and visitors to the Darlinghurst, Surry Hills and Potts Point and Woolloomooloo areas. |
$24,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
|
Project 2 - Networking and Engagement with Local Business |
A series of networking events encouraging local businesses to connect, and a monthly newsletter to share business news, events and City of Sydney information with the local business community. |
$4,500 |
Nil |
Nil |
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Pyrmont - Ultimo Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Inc |
Project 1 - Pyrmont Bay Park Market Activation Program |
The development and delivery of monthly markets to showcase a range of local produce, arts and food to the wider community, held in Pyrmont Bay Park. |
$12,000 |
Nil |
Applicant to provide new budget |
|
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Project 2 - Sydney Concierge Guide To Pyrmont Ultimo |
A promotional project to attract more visitors to Pyrmont and Ultimo precincts through the creation of walking tours and the development and distribution of printed maps highlighting key sights and attractions. |
$12,000 |
Nil |
Applicant to confirm distribution strategy including outlet, numbers Applicant to work with City Business Team regarding role of distribution partners |
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Project 3 - Business To Business Communication Program |
A communications project to hold quarterly networking events and produce a monthly newsletter to engage and connect local businesses in the Pyrmont and Ultimo areas. |
$12,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
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South Sydney Business Chamber Inc |
Project 3 - South Sydney Business Advocacy |
A data collection and strategic engagement project to build knowledge of and support new and existing local businesses in Redfern, Green Square and City South areas. |
Year 1 only - $15,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
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The Surry Hills Creative Precinct Incorporated |
Project 1 - SHCP Sessions - networking and skills |
A project to expand ‘Surry Hills Salon’ business networking events by delivering a range of business skills workshops to members, local companies and future business owners in Surry Hills. |
Year 1 only - $20,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
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Project 2 – VESPA: Content Creation Project |
The continuation of a coordinated promotional strategy and marketing campaign promoting local, independent businesses in the Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and Potts Point areas to increase tourism. |
$10,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
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Project 3 - Data Acquisition |
A data collection and analysation project to enable further engagement and understanding of local businesses in the Surry Hills area. |
$10,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
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Walsh Bay Precinct Partnership Inc |
Project 1 - Networking Events |
A series of networking events for businesses to increase engagement and collaboration opportunities in the Walsh Bay area. |
$10,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
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Project 2 – Communications |
A communications project to maintain a website, increase social media engagement and produce a bi-monthly newsletter to share news from the City and wider Sydney areas. |
$10,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
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Project 3 - Destination Marketing |
A marketing project to increase awareness and footfall to the Walsh Bay area, through the development of food trails and media tours. |
$20,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
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(D)
Council note that all grant amounts are
exclusive of GST and all value-in-kind offered is subject to availability; and
(E)
authority be delegated
to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, execute and administer agreements
with any organisation approved for a grant or sponsorship under terms
consistent with this resolution and the Grants and Sponsorship Policy.
Carried unanimously.
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