On Friday 3 April THE FORT will hold its very first fundraising extravaganza with a night of performance, live art, market stalls, organic bbq, giveaways and more.  The party kicks-off with a formal, invitation-only “welcome and congratulations” anticipating an RSVP of up to 200 industry colleagues, supporters, stakeholders and friends followed by a massive, open-invitation party and celebration of art – with a potential further 200 supporters.

In support of the centre and this huge event THE FORT has tapped gallons of it’s finest resources to present performances by Mr Laneous & The Family Yah, The Kelly Gang, Samedi Sound System, Yuin Huzami, Rainman, art works by some of Brisbane’s best visual artists, plus break-dancing and multimedia and lots more fresh local talent to be announced.

PURPOSE OF THE EVENT

The visionaries and artists involved in this huge venture have invested incredible amounts of energy, time and money into ensuring the feasibility and sustainability of this innovative new centre, which is aimed at supporting and protecting Brisbane’s vibrant arts and culture.  The purpose of this event is to raise funds to help cover some of the many fees and set-up costs incurred by the group and assist with preparing the largest remaining space for a community / arts space.

Download – The Fort Launch Sponsor Proposal PDF

SPONSOR BENEFITS

AMETHYST SPONSOR
$2000+ (or equivalent in goods and services)

• Sponsor logos will appear on signage, publicity material and programs for the event;
• Sponsor logos will appear on projections onto the building throughout the event (Brunswick Street – high exposure);
• Logos and links will appear on THE FORT website (thefort.com.au) for 6-weeks.
• 4 x complimentary VIP tickets to formal event (5.30 – 7pm) and party (7 – 11pm);
• Group membership (FRIEND of THE FORT) for 12-months (valued at $80;)
• Opportunity to display a banner;
• Up to 3 promotional items in the VIP gift bags;
• A great sense of well-being and community!

TURQUOISE SPONSOR
$1000-$2000 (or equivalent)

• Sponsor logos will appear on all publicity material and programs for the event.
• Sponsor logos will appear on projections onto the building throughout the event (Brunswick Street – high exposure);
• Logos and links will appear on THE FORT website (thefort.com.au) for 6-weeks.
• 2 x complimentary VIP tickets to formal event (5.30 – 7pm) and party (7 – 11pm).
• Up to 2 promotional items in the VIP gift bags.
• A great sense of well-being and community!

OR

• Make us an offer!

If you are interested or would like more info please download the proposal form below or phone Kel on 0405 105 299 or fill out the form in the contact section of the website.

We look forward to your support on this exciting new venture!

Download – The Fort Launch Sponsor Proposal PDF

In Australia’s fastest growing city, many of us are “feeling the squeeze” in some way.  For artists, inner-city suburbs which have been creative hot-spots are no longer affordable. Rent is sky-high, warehouses and share-houses must make way for construction and development, and our public transport… well let’s just say “it’s a hard job and they’re doing their best”.  Question is as Brisbane prepares itself for “Living in 2026”, how do we keep the city artist-friendly?

A collective of vibrant and enthusiastic young artists have come together to establish a very special arts project for Brisbane.  In a few weeks the beautiful Bell Brother’s Building in Fortitude Valley will again be open to the public – and proud home to an innovative new cultural centre – THE FORT arts hub.  Tenants and friends of THE FORT are busily preparing a record store, art galleries (first exhibition opens 21 March), artist studios, recording and rehearsal studios, clothing design, film, web and photography studios, permeculture gardens and lots more!

THE FORT is managed by artists, for artists, and aims to grow many artistic endeavours by drawing on collective resources, skills and networks.  Located at 57 Brunswick Street, THE FORT is only a few footsteps away from big cultural institutions like the Valley’s Entertainment Precinct and further down Brunswick Street to the Judith Wright Centre, 381 Brunswick, and the Powerhouse.   Co-founder and President of THE FORT arts hub Inc., Pete Gorrie says “There have been lots of challenges involved in getting this awesome project off the ground, but thanks to a lot of hard work, and the support of friends and members of the arts community who also realise the importance of this project, we are nearly ready to open.  We can’t wait to share our hub with Brisbane and, eventually, the rest of the world.”

On Friday 3 April THE FORT will hold its very first fundraising extravaganza (launching the various spaces), with a night of performance, live art, market stalls, organic bbq, giveaways and more.  THE FORT has tapped gallons of its finest resources to present Grass Roots Street Orchestra, Mr Laneous & The Family Yah, The Kelly Gang, Samedi Sound System, Rainman Live, Yuin Huzami, art works by some of Brisbane’s best visual artists, break dancers, multimedia displays and more fresh local talent to be announced.

Entry to this massive event is only $15 or $10 conc. (and 4ZZZ subs) or become an official “FRIEND of THE FORT” for just $25 ($20 conc.) to receive free entry and ongoing discounts, benefits and general kudos.

Media enquiries please contact Kelly Timmons Ph: 0405 105 299