MELBOURNE
FEB 2024
MELBOURNE
SYDNEY
2025
SYDNEY
MELBOURNE
2025
MELBOURNE
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FESTIVAL TOUR 2024.
CREATIVITY. INNOVATION. CULTURE.
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+WELCOME TO
THE ARTISTRY.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of creativity, innovation, and culture at The Artistry Festival. Explore a kaleidoscope of artistic expressions, ignite your imagination with cutting-edge innovations, and celebrate the rich diversity of global cultures.
JOIN OUR PROGRAM:
ARE YOU READY TO LEAD THE CONVERSATION?
Bringing together inspired creators, thought-provokers and innovators from around the world.
Now is your chance to bring something incredible to THE ARTISTRY program; to share your work and connect with investors, movers, shakers and fellow creators from across the Asia-Pacific.
ARE YOU READY?
JOIN US
ABOUT.
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The Artistry is a cutting-edge notion that celebrates innovation, creativity and culture. It brings together street food, arts, music, creative, design, film, fashion, sports, entertainment and sustainable initiatives in a form of festivals, pop-up events and activities throughout the year.
The Artistry notion delivers activations at popular venues and key public spaces within a range of exhibitions, festivals and events across the world.
The Artistry produces both independent events and co-existing features in already operating events. It activates venues and is commonly used as platform for branding, promotional and experiential activities.
What sets The Artistry apart is its creation of exciting and engaging sensory experiences for attendees.
These structured programs deliver vibrant stages and curated experiences from lights, drones, exotic food, arts, music, fashion, cultural showcases and entertainment, to static displays and live performances.
Driven by a sense of bringing together communities, THE ARTISTRY promotes the dynamic city where the festival operates, and its vibrant residents by celebrating and showcasing the extravagant creative talents of international and local creatives across different disciplines in a modern way.
Partnering with World’s major event producers and organisers The Artistry delivers entertaining and engaging displays like no other. Not only this, The Artistry is committed to environmental sustainability and the enhancement of the social and economic infrastructure of its localities.
PARTNERS
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+LIGHTS.
A dazzling spectacle of lights illuminating the night sky in a vibrant festival celebration.
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+DRONES.
A mesmerizing display of synchronized drones, painting the sky with a symphony of light and motion.
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+GAMES.
An electrifying gathering of gamers, featuring tournaments, exhibitions, and showcases of the latest gaming innovations.
Are you ready to share your work with thousands of industry colleagues, media and fans? Connect with investors and creators from all across the Asia-Pacific at Australia’s biggest physical showcase of international and locally developed games.
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+ARTS.
An eclectic showcase of creativity, featuring diverse Asian art forms, performances, and interactive experiences.
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+TECH.
A groundbreaking showcase of cutting-edge technology & digital transformations featuring innovative solutions and creative applications across various industries.
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+CONFERENCES & TALKS.
Do you have a panel, presentation, workshop, meet up, tour or podcast that needs to be featured at THE ARTISTRY festival? Maybe you’re representing a business, changing an industry, or leading conversations?
We want to hear from you.
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SYDNEY 2025.
SEE YOU IN 2025
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+MUSIC.
A lively gathering of music lovers, featuring diverse genres, performances, and a vibrant atmosphere of celebration.
Are you a local artist looking for a global platform to showcase your music? Do you represent the best emerging talent from Aotearoa to Vietnam (and everywhere in between)? This is an opportunity to perform, collab and connect with industry representatives, creatives and fans.
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+SUSTAINABILITY POLICY.
THE ARTISTRY is about bringing together inspired thinkers, creators, and innovators from across the globe to share their ideas and achieve their goals. It is vitally important to us to ensure that we are leading by example in sustainable innovation and are implementing sustainable practices across our event, to minimise our carbon footprint and contribute to a positive change.
We are committed to limiting the type of materials brought into and used at our events, by reducing single use plastics and purchasing sustainable and ethical products and services wherever possible.
THE ARTISTRY prioritise suppliers that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and operate in an environmentally responsible manner. Key factors we take into consideration and encourage any brand who affiliates with THE ARTISTRY to consider are:
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Use of environmentally friendly materials
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Use of renewable energy
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Location (minimising transport)
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Sustainability policies
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Waste management policies
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Reuse/hire vs one off custom
THE ARTISTRY consults with venue owners, and operators to continually work on plans to improve sustainability within their venues.
We are also very conscious of the long-term social impact that the event can have on the communities and individuals involved.
We emphasise social sustainability and believe that THE ARTISTRY can help build stronger and more connected communities, promote social justice and equality, and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable creative industry overall.
Our commitment to sustainability will not only benefit the environment and local communities, but also creates a more positive experience for our attendees, partners, staff, and stakeholders.
THE ARTISTRY sustainability policy aims to reduce our impact on our environment by, but not limited to:
Reducing waste sent to landfill
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Substituting single use plastics for certified compostable and reusable alternatives where possible
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Providing recycling and composting stations throughout the event precinct, and educating attendees and staff on how to use these facilities efficiently
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Using environmentally friendly suppliers who use recyclable materials
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Encouraging patrons to bring reusable water bottles and keep cups and providing free water refill stations throughout the precinct
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Can and bottle collection points
Reduce our carbon footprint
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Encouraging attendees to offset their travel emissions through a reputable carbon offset program
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Creating a walkable precinct
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Providing free shuttle bus services and encouraging attendees to use public transport where possible
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Use of Renewable energy
Reducing the impact on our community
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Acknowledging and respecting the Country and traditional landowners of where our event is held
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Creating an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees
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Promoting diversity and representation in the lineups, programming, and ensuring fair and ethical practices in all aspects of event planning and execution.
To ensure our commitment to sustainability is upheld, THE ARTISTRY will build a team made up of key representatives from key venues, landowners, and suppliers to manage sustainability throughout the event and ensure policies are being adhered to.
We recognize that sustainability is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continually improving our sustainability practices. We are committed to reviewing and updating our sustainability policy annually, to ensure that it remains relevant and effective.
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+ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT.
At THE ARTISTRY, we strive to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all participants, regardless of age or ability. We recognise the importance of accessibility and are making every effort to accommodate where possible, that all attendees and talent have equal access to the event and can fully participate in the experience.
Below is a list of the accessibility options available across THE ARTISTRY:
Companion Card Program
Badge holders who carry a Companion card are eligible for 1 x complimentary Companion badge to mirror the original badge the companion card holder has purchased or is purchasing.
You can book Accessible Credentials.
Accessibility Liaison
THE ARTISTRY is working closely with Get Skilled Access to provide guidance in making our event as accessible as possible. Get Skilled Access will be providing an accessibility liaison to work across the event and ensure all information desks are equipped with the right information to help anyone who is in need of assistance.
Designated Accessible Seating
There will be designated accessible seating for sessions and film screenings. All designated THE ARTISTRY accessible seating is based on capacity and provided on a first come, first served basis.
AUSLAN Interpreters and Closed Captions
THE ARTISTRY will indicate all accessibility information available for every session to allow you to plan your attendance in advance.
Closed captioning will be available in all Keynotes, featured speaker rooms and selected film screenings and gaming events.
Closer to the event the app schedule will indicate which events AUSLAN interpreters, closed captioning, and audio descriptions will be available in.
Sensory Rooms
To create a calm and soothing space for those individuals who may become overwhelmed or overstimulated in a festival environment, sensory rooms will be available within THE ARTISTRY precinct.
Accessible Transportation
THE ARTISTRY takes place over a large walkable footprint.
For those who do not wish to walk, THE ARTISTRY will be providing free inclusive shuttle buses that are scheduled to pick up roughly every 30 mins.
Accessible Parking
Parking will be very limited around the precinct, if you have a disabled car hang tag you can park in designated disabled parking spots or pay in private parking stations for a fee.
Contact Us
Should you require further information regarding accessibility at SXSW Sydney, please contact:
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Email: hello@bespok3.co
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+PARTICIPATION AND CREDENTIALS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THE ARTISTRY is proud to produce our family of events at in- person, physical events, including, without limitation, THE ARTISTRY Conference & Festivals, and/or in online formats, (Online Event(s)) (the Physical Events and Online Events are collectively referred to herein as the Event(s)).
THE ARTISTRY Participation and Credentials Terms and Conditions (the Terms) apply to (i) you and any individual or entity you are engaging in a transaction on behalf of to participate in any THE ARTISTRY Events (you, your or Participant), (ii) such Participant’s application for involvement in the Events (Application(s)) and (iii) Participant’s registration, attendance, participation, and/or enrolment, including, without limitation, purchase and/or possession of any THE ARTISTRY Event entry or access credentials or permissions whether physical or digital, such as wristbands for the THE ARTISTRY Music Festival and/or Screen Festival (collectively referred to as Wristbands), badges, tickets, passes, and giveaways (Wristbands, tickets, passes, permissions and badges are collectively referred to herein as Credentials). By purchasing Credentials, or by obtaining and using Credentials, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms.
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Applicable Terms.
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These Terms apply to:
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Credentials. if Participant is purchasing or obtaining Credentials for the Event; and:
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Applications. If Participant is not purchasing or obtaining Credentials and is only applying for THE ARTISTRY program, including, without limitation, an awards program, competition, or other opportunity to demonstrate, display or present an original idea, concept or other work.
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Each Credential is also issued subject to any additional terms and conditions of the Venue for a particular Event (including their Conditions of Entry) (Seller’s Terms). The Seller’s Terms may be disclosed as part of the event information on THE ARTISTRY website and at the Venue. The Seller’s Terms are also available from THE ARTISTRY on request.
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Official THE ARTISTRY Credentials and Applications.
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Credentials. THE ARTISTRY, its agents and representatives are the sole creators, sellers and distributors of THE ARTISTRYCredentials. Any Credentials not created by and legally acquired from THE ARTISTRY or its authorised agents or representatives will be considered fraudulent and invalid, and subject to revocation. THE ARTISTRY reserves the right to pursue any and all legal action or remedy available against any person or entity involved in the actual or attempted creation, dissemination or use of an unauthorised Credential.
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Applications. Any application forms, submission requests, proposals or other offers not located on official THE ARTISTRY channels are not official THE ARTISTRY applications and will not be considered or fulfilled.
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Refunds, deferrals and replacements of credentials
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Save for in accordance with clause 3(b) below, or as required by the Australian Consumer Law, THE ARTISTRY does not issue refunds under any circumstances. Any and all payments made to THE ARTISTRY are non- refundable, including without limitation, for failure to use credentials as a result of a change in your personal circumstances or due to external factors such as, for example due to illness, acts of God, public health crisis, disease, virus, pandemics, epidemics, government restrictions, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, other natural disasters, wars, riots, insurrections, civil unrest, acts or threats of terrorism, cyber-attacks, government actions, travel-related problems, loss of employment and/or duplicate purchases.
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If you have purchased:
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Platinum, Tech & Innovation, Screen or Gaming Credentials, and the Event in its entirety is cancelled for any reason, THE ARTISTRY will offer a deferral of your Credentials for the next Event.
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Platinum, Tech & Innovation, Screen or Gaming Credentials, and the Event in its entirety is postponed to another date within the same year for any reason, your Credentials will be valid for the rescheduled dates.
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Music Festival Credentials, and the music festival is cancelled, rescheduled or significantly relocated in its entirety (and you cannot or do not wish to attend the rescheduled or relocated event), THE ARTISTRY will offer a refund of your Credentials, or to defer your Credentials to THE ARTISTRY Festival at the next Event.
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A ticket to an individual official event, and the individual official event is cancelled, THE ARTISTRY will offer a refund of your ticket price (including any applicable fees).
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If you are entitled to a refund or deferral under clause above, if you would like a refund of your Credentials, you must apply for a refund of your Credentials by the earlier of: (a) 4 weeks after notification of the cancellation, reschedule or relocation; or (b) 72 hours prior to the Event. If you do not request a refund by that date, you will have agreed to defer your Credentials to the next THE ARTISTRY Music Festival, and will not be entitled to claim a refund;
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If you are entitled to a refund under clause above, you do not need to apply for a refund as we will automatically attempt to process a refund back to the original payment method used to purchase the Credentials.
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In all circumstances, THE ARTISTRY’s liability is limited to the amount of consideration paid for the Credentials (including via purchase of the Credentials online, or via alternative arrangement with THE ARTISTRY) (including any fees or charges unless otherwise notified at time of purchase). Proof of purchase or entitlement to the Credentials may be required for any refund or deferral.
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Unless required by law (including the Australian Consumer Law), THE ARTISTRY will not be liable for any other losses incurred by you as a result of the cancellation, rescheduling or relocation of the Event, including any individual official event , including any travel and accommodation expenses, and you will have no remedy against THE ARTISTRY, at law, in equity or otherwise, including, without limitation, for a refund of payments made, expenses incurred, or any actual, consequential, or punitive loss or damages of any kind, regardless of whether such loss or damage was foreseeable or THE ARTISTRY was advised of the same.
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You should carefully consider the refund and cancellation policies of travel, accommodation and other goods or service providers when making arrangements for attendance at the Event. You may also wish to consider taking out a relevant insurance policy to cover for any losses in the event of cancellation, rescheduling or relocation.
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Unused Credentials have no monetary value and cannot be credited to future years or Events unless THE ARTISTRY offers a deferral in accordance with above.
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Discounted Credentials prices are based on the date payment is received in THE ARTISTRY office. THE ARTISTRY will not issue refunds or credits due to failure to redeem a discount coupon during the registration or application process.
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THE ARTISTRY will only replace lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed Credentials if the authenticity of the Credentials can be verified, including proof of purchase or entitlement to the Credentials, and if you give reasonable notice before the Event. THE ARTISTRY may charge a reasonable fee for the replacement of Credentials.
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Revocation of credentials.
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All Credentials are the sole property of THE ARTISTRY. As always, if Participant violates these Terms (and/or any terms cross-referenced herein), THE ARTISTRY has the right, in its sole discretion and at any time determined by THE ARTISTRY, to cancel, revoke, or refuse all transactions with any individual or entity, including, without limitation, the following: Credentials, purchases made through THE ARTISTRY. THE ARTISTRY will not be responsible for any penalty, fee, loss, or expense incurred by Participant that might result from such action, regardless of whether such penalty, fee, loss or expense was foreseeable, or THE ARTISTRY was advised of the same.
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Use of Credentials by anyone other than the authorised individual will result in revocation of the Credentials without a refund.
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THE ARTISTRY will not issue refunds, deferrals or credits for Credentials that have been revoked.
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Variations to Events
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THE ARTISTRY reserves the right to add, withdraw, reschedule or substitute speakers, performers, panelists, individual official events and/or vary advertised programs, venues, seating arrangements and audience capacity. You agree and acknowledge that THE ARTISTRY will not offer a refund for such changes.
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Credentials Transfer Policy.
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THE ARTISTRY Credentials are issued to, can be picked up by, and used by only the Participant named in the registration.
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Prior to 24 hours prior start date of a Physical Event, THE ARTISTRY will accept a request to transfer any uncollected/undelivered Credentials by changing the Participant name on your Credential. You may change these details by logging in to your THE ARTISTRY Account.
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Online Event Credentials are non-transferable after they have been delivered to the Credential holder.
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Physical Event Credentials may not be transferred, and name changes will not be made after Credentials have been collected by the registered Credential holder.
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Notwithstanding the provisions above, Wristbands and Online Event Credentials are non-transferrable.
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Credentials Required for Entry.
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Physical Events. For security reasons, and to allow entry into THE ARTISTRY Physical Event(s), Participant must wear, possess and present their Credentials at Physical Events as follows: (i) badges must be on the THE ARTISTRY-issued lanyard around Participant’s neck while participating in Physical Events; (ii) Wristbands must be securely affixed to the Participant’s wrist and remain on the Participant’s wrist throughout THE ARTISTRY Physical Events; and (iii) digital Credentials for the Physical Events must be presented by the Participant on a digital device in their possession. No other laminates may be worn on THE ARTISTRY lanyard for the badge to be valid. If Credentials are not worn or presented correctly by a Participant, THE ARTISTRY reserves the right to deny that Participant’s entry into THE ARTISTRY Physical Events.
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Online Events. Sharing Credentials for access to Online Events is strictly prohibited.
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Entry and Restrictions. THE ARTISTRY Credentials allow the Participant entry or other access to specific defined Events, but do not guarantee admission or other access to all elements of an Event. Event admission and participation are subject to certain limitations, including, without limitation, venue capacity, geoblocking, technical limitations and age restrictions in compliance with state and local laws. Age restrictions and capacity are specific to each venue and are set by relevant local, state and federal authorities. Venues may each have their own restrictions limiting entry unless Credential holder complies with certain Venue policies (e.g., masking or negative testing), or restricting entry with certain foods, beverages, or other items such as chairs or bags that are non- transparent or do not fit specified dimensions. Wristbands are valid Credentials for specific Physical Events applicable to the Wristband type but will not afford the Participant access to THE ARTISTRY Exhibition, conference and keynote sessions, or other THE ARTISTRY conference activities, unless THE ARTISTRY specifies otherwise.
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Credentials Cannot be Prizes. THE ARTISTRY Credentials may not be used as a prize or incentive in any form of promotion, contest, game, or sweepstakes without advance written approval from THE ARTISTRY.
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No Tampering with Credentials. Tampering with any Credentials, including, without limitation, Wristbands (e.g., stretching, tearing, cutting, taping, etc.) is not permitted. If tampering is evident, the applicable Credentials will be invalidated and confiscated, and Participant will not be allowed entry to any/all THE ARTISTRY venues and/or Events where the Credentials are required. No refunds will be issued in such case.
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System Requirements; Content Use; Anti-Piracy.
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Participant understands and agrees that access to Online Events and use of any related services provided by THE ARTISTRY or its vendors is dependent on Participant’s internet connection, hardware and certain software (including third party software) that may be required or may need updating. THE ARTISTRY is not responsible for any streaming lags, interruptions, outages, or Participant’s inability to access Online Event content as a result of Participant’s internet connection or any other technical, hardware, equipment, system, server or technology related issues. Participant is responsible for their own data security while accessing the Online Events. Participant acknowledges that a high-speed internet connection is necessary in order to access the Online Events through a mobile network, and that Participant’s network or roaming network may apply fees for data usage. Participant acknowledges and agrees that the system requirements set forth in this Paragraph 11 are your sole responsibility.
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Participant’s ability to view Event content may vary based on the rights availability of such content, the Credentials purchased, and/or Participant’s geographic location.
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Participant is strictly prohibited from copying, republishing, downloading, transmitting, modifying, renting, leasing, loaning, selling, assigning, distributing, recording, licensing, sub-licensing, reverse engineering, or creating any derivative works based on any content delivered by THE ARTISTRY as part of the Events, or otherwise using any Event content in a manner that does not comply with these Terms, the THE ARTISTRY Terms of Use, or other content usage guidelines provided by THE ARTISTRY in writing, unless Participant has obtained express permission from THE ARTISTRY and the applicable rightsholder(s). Any Participant found in violation of this or any other provision of THE ARTISTRY Terms of Use will be subject to any and all legal remedies available to THE ARTISTRY and/or the applicable rightsholder(s) of the content at issue.
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Participant agrees to not use any device, software, internet site, web-based service, or other means to remove, alter, bypass, avoid, interfere with, or circumvent any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices marked on the Event content or any digital rights management mechanism, device, or other content protection or access control measure associated with the Event content, including, without limitation, any applicable geo-filtering mechanisms. For clarity, Participant may not use any technology or technique that obscures or disguises Participant’s location when accessing the Online Events or related services.
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Photo and Video content.
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Participant agrees that (without prior approval, and applicable media credentials issued by THE ARTISTRY) no form of professional camera equipment may be used at the Event to capture content (including, without limitation, videos, clips, photographs, audio recordings, text, graphics, logos, icons, images and software made available to the Participant during the Events).
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Permitted Use. Participant may use personal digital cameras (excluding SLR/DSLRs) at the Event for capture of content for personal, non-commercial (non-sponsored and non-monetised) use, subject to the following non-permitted uses:
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Standing in the press area, obstructing views, using any sort of device like a tripod or selfie-stick, or using a flash after the session begins.
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Live streaming.
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Taking photos or shooting video where it is unsafe or disruptive such as in doorways, fire exits, expo floor aisles, hallways, sidewalks, etc. Not complying with a request to move or stop capturing content could result in the Participant being removed from the venue or Event.
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Online Events. Participant may not record (video and/or audio) or livestream the Event. The Participant may not display any Event content in a group settling, copy, republish, download, transmit, modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, assign, distribute, record, license, sublicense, reverse engineer, or create any derivative works based on any Event content.
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Image Release.Photographs and/or audio/video recordings taken at the Events by THE ARTISTRY, THE ARTISTRY partners or sponsors, or others on behalf of THE ARTISTRY, may include Participant’s image, name, voice, statements (whether in writing or orally), performance (or part thereof) and/or likeness. By attending and/or participating in the Events, Participant hereby grants THE ARTISTRY permission to perpetually use, and to sublicense to third-parties any such photographs and/or audio/video recordings for any purpose, including, without limitation, commercial purposes, without approval from, compensation or credit to, the Participant, in any and all media, worldwide, now known or hereafter devised.
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THE ARTISTRY Lost and Found. THE ARTISTRY is not responsible for lost or damaged items. As a courtesy only, and without assuming any legal duty or liability, a Lost and Found will be located at Registration during the Physical Events, which is where Participants may drop off found items. Participants can also email a description of the item and the location it was lost/found to hello@bespok3.co. After ninety (90) days following the Event, unclaimed lost and found items may be disposed of at THE ARTISTRY’s discretion.
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Code of Conduct. Participant hereby agrees to abide by all local, State and Federal laws (including in relation to criminal offences, liquor licensing and health and safety). THE ARTISTRY may, in its sole discretion, revoke a Participant’s credentials without refund if THE ARTISTRY determines that a Participant has behaved inappropriately at the Event, including any individual official event (including engaging in any form of written, verbal or physical abuse or threats, the use of derogatory or discriminatory language, gestures or actions, any form of harassment, racism, sexism, or any other targeted comments which may violate any local, State or Federal laws or cause harm to another THE ARTISTRY participant before, during or after the THE ARTISTRY events, whether in-person in Sydney, NSW or at satellite events, via the THE ARTISTRY mobile app, through social media channels, using any THE ARTISTRY digital platforms (including THE ARTISTRY Submissions Portal, while engaging in any online aspect of the Event, or any other method of communication.
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Health and Safety.
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Participant agrees to comply with all Government advice, directions, orders and regulations relevant to attending the Event including any individual official event, which may be in place at the time of the Event.
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If you are contacted directly by the Government, including the Department of Health for the purposes of contact tracing, you must make your contact details available to the Government.
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When attending the Event including any individual official event, you agree to assume all risks associated with COVID-19 or other such communicable diseases.
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Additional THE ARTISTRY Policies.
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Participant has read, understands, and agrees to the following policies (which can be found on the THE ARTISTRY website): Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and RFID Policy applicable to the Event in which Participant is participating or for which Participant has obtained Credentials to attend, which policies apply to both the Physical and Online Events and are incorporated herein by this reference. Personal Information.
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THE ARTISTRY website uses cookies as a collection tool along with personal data that you share with THE ARTISTRY to tailor marketing to your interests, deliver the goods/services you purchase from THE ARTISTRY, and to enhance and customise your experience on THE ARTISTRY websites and at the Events. THE ARTISTRY Privacy Policy (which is located on THE ARTISTRY website) includes more information about how THE ARTISTRY collects and uses personal data, and how to update your preferences.
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Voluntary Participation and Assumption of Risk. Participant understands and agrees that participating in the Events is voluntary and may involve certain risks of physical injury, damage to property, whether physical property or intellectual property, and other damages or losses that may be sustained by Participant, and Participant assumes all risk of damage, property loss, and/or personal injury which may occur as a result of participating in the Event and/or any individual official event, including, without limitation, exposure to pandemic level communicable illnesses (including covid-19). Participant hereby releases THE ARTISTRY, THE ARTISTRY owners, THE ARTISTRY sponsors and THE ARTISTRY official venues, and each of their respective officers, directors, managers, employees, volunteers, contractors, suppliers and representatives (the “released parties”) from any liability associated with participating in the Event and/or any individual official event, including liability for the negligence of any released parties, unless such liability is due to the gross negligence of the released parties, in which case the release will still apply to any of the released parties that were not grossly negligent.
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Limitation of Liability. In no event shall THE ARTISTRY be liable to any participant, or any other person or entity for any personal injury or damages to property, data loss, damages for loss of business profits or other pecuniary loss, including any direct, consequential, incidental, special, punitive or similar damages, arising out of any participant’s use of Credentials and/or participation in the events, even if THE ARTISTRY or participant has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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No Warranties. Except as may be expressly set forth in these terms, Participant’s participation in the Event or any individual official event, and all services and products provided in connection with the Event or any individual official event, are provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind. THE ARTISTRY expressly disclaims all express, implied, or statutory warranties, representations or conditions, whether written or oral, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, security, reliability, integration, safety, or any warranties that may arise from course of dealing. THE ARTISTRY expressly disclaims any warranties not expressly stated herein and has made no representations or warranties to participant about the suitability, condition or safety of the THE ARTISTRY Events, THE ARTISTRY platform or digital transmission of the Events, your ability to access or use THE ARTISTRY content or services, any equipment provided by THE ARTISTRY or its vendors, THE ARTISTRY services or products supplied as part of the Events or that the Events, including any streaming, will operate without interruption or be error free.
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Indemnification. Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold THE ARTISTRY and its affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, managers, employees, volunteers, contractors, suppliers, and representatives and THE ARTISTRY LLC, harmless from and against any and all claims, demands and all other liabilities, including, without limitation, costs and attorneys’ fees, made by any third party arising directly out of or in connection with Participant’s participation in the Events, use of the Credentials, or any violation of these Terms by Participant.
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Choice of Law and Jurisdiction. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New South Wales. Both you and THE ARTISTRY agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction to a court of competent jurisdiction located in New South Wales for the purpose of litigating all Claims or disputes relating to these Terms.
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Updates to Terms. THE ARTISTRY reserves the right to make changes to these Terms as posted, so be sure to check back and review these Terms from time to time by updating them. Any variations will only apply to Credentials purchases made after these Terms and Conditions have been updated.
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General Provisions. Nothing in these Terms establishes an agency, partnership or joint venture between the parties, or relationship of employer or employee, between the parties (or between either party and the other party’s personnel). Headings are included for convenience only and will not be used to construe these Terms. In the event that any term or provision of these Terms is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other term or provision hereof (which will remain in effect), and the parties agree thereafter to use their best efforts to substitute a provision of similar economic intent and effect. THE ARTISTRY may assign this agreement to a third-party at its discretion.
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+SCREEN.
Celebration of the art of storytelling through various forms of visual media, such as films, television shows, web series, and documentaries.
It aims to provide a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work, connect with audiences, and engage in dialogue about the power of storytelling and the impact of visual media on society.
Our Screen team cannot wait to watch your innovative, weird, genre-defying feature films, shorts, music videos and episodic works. Submissions are now open for finished projects and rough cuts.
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+CULTURE.
Celebration of unique traditions, customs, and heritage that includes a variety of activities such as music, dance, food, art, and performances that showcase the cultural identity and history of the community.
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MELBOURNE 2025
FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS.
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THE ARTISTRY is supported by various governmental and community organisations for the promotion of Arts, Culinary, Tourism, Trade, Sports, and Culture where the festival operates.
Working closely with country's government, we curate customised programmes through delivery of strategic marketing and events for the achievement of :
+ Country's economic development programme
+ Creative & Urban Economy
+ Visitor Economy for Tourism
+ Digital Economy
+ Arts & Culture
+ Trade Promotions
+ Government to Government relationships
Through the festival, its marketing, and commercial programs, it maintains harmonious relationships and creates linkages that further develop positive opportunities between countries.
PRODUCER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
THE ARTISTRY expresses its respect for and acknowledgement of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities for the festivals in Australia, the Indonesian native land owners in Indonesia and the respected land and territory leaders globally where THE ARTISTRY operates.
We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of country, the land including the custodial neighbouring communities on whose land works are created, performed and celebrated by THE ARTISTRY.
We acknowledge the continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We also pay our respects to Elders, past and emerging.
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+INSTALLATIONS.
An immersive experience of interactive art installations, transforming spaces into captivating, thought-provoking environments.
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+FOOD.
Explore and learn new flavours from a wide array of cuisines, dishes, and cooking techniques from various cultures.
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+ANIMATIONS.
A captivating showcase of animated films, featuring diverse styles, genres, and storytelling techniques.
THE PHILANTROPHY.
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The Artistry runs with philanthropic initiative to empower inner talents and to provide facilitation and expressional platform for those whose current financial and life circumstances are preventing them from fulfilling their life potential.
The Artistry’s activities aim to create a platform for emerging artists, designers, start-ups and talents to showcase their works in a creative with a strong focus on sustainable art, recycling and adaptive re-use. We will encourage all our artists to use recycled materials. We work with home-grown brands, with an aim to support the local design industry and showcase our very own home-grown talent.