Bayside Council's second Creative Industries Forum to be held on Thursday 30 July in the Botany Town Hall is designed to bring local artists and creative professionals together and encourage investment in the creative industries.
This free one-day forum includes panel discussions with arts industry professionals, group discussions with local artists, and a tour of Botany's creative precinct.
Following a Welcome to Country by Aunty Lola Bayside Bayside Mayor Edward McDougall will open the forum.
Guest panelists include:
- Matt Levinson - Committee For Sydney
- Simon Chan - Director of Art Atrium
- Erin Taylor - CEO of Australia Plays Transform
- Gary Bigeni - Fashion Designer
- Megan Riakos - Filmmaker
- Lyle Ah Sam -Soul Reign First Nations
The forum will provide valuable insights to help creative professionals living or working in Bayside, including theatre operators, performers and musicians, arts professionals, practicing artists, photographers and graphic designers.
Along with extensive networking opportunities, local artists and industry will be able to connect with and provide feedback to Council.
The day will also include a performance by the Bardwell Valley Ramblers, an acoustic band from Bexley with a blend of traditional folk and country music.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Creative Industries Forum
Thursday 30 July 2026
10am - 5pm
Botany Town Hall
Bayside Mayor Edward McDougall said:
"It is wonderful to see this great Council initiative supporting Bayside's flourishing creative industry return for its second year. It promises to provide valuable insights into our vibrant creative industries and contribute to the growth of our creative economy, and I look forward to hearing from members of our creative community at this Forum," Mayor Edward McDougall said.
