#3533984-v2-DEC05 FCP POST - TRAVEL REPORT_ BRISBANE

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FINANCE AND CORPORAT E
PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Agenda Item 5.5
29 November 2005
POST TRAVEL REPORT: BRISBANE RIVERFEST 2005
Division
Marketing & Customer Relations
Presenter
Scott Chapman, Director Marketing and Customer Relations
Purpose
1.
To report to Committee on the outcomes of travel undertaken by Councillor Snedden, as Chair of
the Business and Marketing Committee to attend the Brisbane Riverfest 2005 as a guest of the
organising committee and assess the potential for similar activities to be included in future
Moomba Waterfest programs.
Recommendation
2.
That the Finance and Corporate Performance Committee recommend to the Lord Mayor that Cr
Snedden’s report be accepted.
Key Issues
Details of Travel
3.
Cr Snedden attended the Brisbane Riverfest 2005 as a guest of Major Brisbane Festivals Pty Ltd to
meet with organisers regarding future collaboration on activities common to both the Riverfest and
Melbourne Moomba Waterfest.
4.
Cr Snedden attended a meeting with Judith MacLean, Chair of Major Brisbane Festivals P/L and
Michael Snelling the Chief Executive Officer, and Jonathan Parson the Riverfestival Creative
Director. At the invitation of Conrad Treasury, Cr Snedden attended the key event during the
Riverfestival, the “Riverfeast” on Wednesday 7 September 2005.
5.
Cr Snedden was accompanied by Scott Chapman, Director Marketing and Customer Relations,
City of Melbourne. The itinerary comprised the following:
5.1.
Meeting with sponsors of the Riverfest program to discuss level of support and expected
outcomes of their sponsorship;
5.2.
Attendance at the Riverfeast Dinner on the Brisbane River and assessment of the possibility
of a similar event to be held in Melbourne;
5.3.
Meeting with organising committee of the International Riversymposium;
5.4.
Meeting with Sarina Russo, Managing Director of Job Access, to invite her as the keynote
speaker for the Women’s Business Lunch during Melbourne Business Festival; and
5.5.
Meeting with Riverfest organisers as outlined above to discuss the history and future of the
Brisbane Riverfest and invite them to attend a City of Melbourne Councillor Information
Exchange when next in Melbourne.
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6.
A full outline of the 2005 Riverfest program is at Attachment 1.
Outcomes and Benefits
7.
Cr Snedden gained a valuable insight into operations of the Bisbane Riverfest organisation
including funding arrangements, partnership agreements between state and local governments and
the evolution of the event from a 22 year old local event to one which marries the elements of
science, art, culture and public celebration on an international scale.
8.
Cr Snedden discussed the linking of three universities with the appropriate state government
department to establish the symposium on water catchment and management and the establishment
of the International water centre in Brisbane. The inclusion of a scientific aspect to the event has
brought international recognition and participation in the festival and assisted in the education of
the Brisbane community in issues of water conservation and waterway management. This is an
opportunity which could involve universities in Melbourne with the various water authorities in
addressing water issues and providing a community education aspect to participants at Moomba
Waterfest.
9.
Cr Snedden secured Sarina Russo as the keynote speaker for the Women’s Business Lunch at the
2005 Melbourne Business Festival.
10.
The organising committee agreed to establish a strategic partnership approach to sharing ideas and
working collaboratively where appropriate across the respective festivals. To this end, the Chair
has agreed to meet with Council to assist in the development of the five year strategic plan for
Melbourne Moomba Waterfest, currently being written for post Commonwealth Games.
Relation to Council Policy
11.
The proposal relates to Council Plan Objective 3: Inclusive and engaging city. Specifically 3.0.04:
Promote the city and the "city experience" as the focus of the Melbourne major events and festival
program.
Costs
12.
The total cost of Cr Snedden’s travel was $647.00.
13.
The total cost of Scott Chapman’s travel was $652.00. This includes a return airfare from
Melbourne to Brisbane, one night’s accommodation and parking at the airport.
Attachment:
1.
Outline of Riverfest Program
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Attachment 1
Agenda Item 5.5
Finance and Corporate Performance Committee
29 November 2005
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