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A bit of a tease…

max — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:22:38 +0000

Design by the light of the Moon

max — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:47:50 +0000

We are ecstatic to announce the launch party of one of our favorite designers from Creative Drinks July! Looks like a hoot- any gig with popping corn and top shelf art is always worth a looksie says us.

To get in touch with Moonshine or scope out some more work visit:

http://www.moonshinemadness.com/

PARK (ing) DAY BRISBANE

max — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:51:15 +0000

For those of you who are still a little ‘green around the ears’…..

PARK(ing) Day was started in 2005 by Rebar to raise awareness about the lack of green spaces in San Francisco’s downtown. It transformed an on-street car park into a ‘people park’ by temporarily providing turf, seating and shade. It is based on the idea that paying for a parking meter is like ‘renting’ a public space.

Since then it has been creatively adapted and sparked imaginations around the world and in 2008 there were over 200 PARKs in 50 major cities, including New York, London and Los Angeles. In 2008 Brisbane participated and featured 40 parks on the day, attracted many people and the media.

The PARKs are surprising, fun additions to the everyday street environments, and powerful symbols of placemaking and communities wanting to improve urban quality.

Brisbane PARK(ing) Day is all about –
1. Calling attention to the importance for urban public spaces
2. Rethinking the way we use our streets

3. Creating diverse conversations about how we can make sustainable cities

PARK (ing) day in Brisbane 2010 will be sprouting up around the CBD September 17th get in touch with the team at

brisparkingday@live.com for more info!

A big green thumbs up from us at Creative Drinks wishing you all the best.

Enough bad puns for now. Creative Drinks out.

: PARK (ing) by the light of the moon

Innovation through collaboration wrap up

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:41:34 +0000

A massive thanks to everyone who came along and made our Stones Corner relaunch such a creative cracker. The mix of artwork, presentations, groove riddled beats and a really cool crowd barely gave us time to reach the bar (though we got there in the end).

Big thankyous to the T-bar crew for letting us take things over and keep them on their toes for the night. It was encouraging to hear from Brisbane City Councils representatives Athol and Jeremy; speaking their piece on the Creative City initiatives, while the real life heroic tale of Tim Sharp and Laser Beak Mans rise to silver screen domination (with faithful sidekick BigFish) was nothing short of inspirational. Let’s not forget giving props to Rachel for taking us the behind the scenes in her low down on the very cool fourthousand/Right Angle family.

For details on speakers, artwork or any other bits and pieces seen on the night drop us a line at info@creativedrinks.com.au. In the meantime stay tuned for further announcements for our next event in September. We’ll be getting busy scouring Brisbane for some great talent, so keep your ear close to the ground and remember to bring along those business cards (even though we don’t mind you using the back of our coasters!). There’s also a bunch of great photos posted up on our event Facebook site so go check ‘em out. Finally for those concerned, we’re relieved to advise that crowd favourite ‘Stinky Chicken’ has declined to press charges in spite of some very liberal fondling… just quietly we’re pretty sure he liked it.

There are loads more pics on Facebook so check them out www.facebook.com/creativedrinks

Innovation through Collaboration

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:46:18 +0000

It is finally here. Creative Drinks first 2010 event proudly supported by the Creative City Initiative team of the Brisbane City Council.

We will have a diverse range of activities and guest speakers that will unite Brisbane’s creative community as we celebrate significant achievements and uncover potential opportunities in what is sure to be a memorable evening.

+ Introducing guest presenter Rachel Surgeoner of Fourthousand

+ Special presentations from digital animation fun-house Bigfish including video presentations

+ Fashion installation from high end street-wear label Grand Scheme

+ Music performed by smooth electric groove duo The Frollix accompanied by the spectacular live visual talents of technologista Jaymis Loveday

+ An awesome selection of Brisbane’s finest creative talent on display including:

- Photographic exhibits by Jason Malouin and Trent Everitt

- Installations and artwork displays presented by illustrators and designers in a range of mediums

+ Fantastic prizes including courses from Adschool Brisbane

+ Nibbles provided along with TAB and unique Creative Drinks specials throughout

For a full run down on presenters, exhibits and events please check the site or sign onto our mailing list

When – Thursday 15th July 2010

Stones Corner Hotel

346 Logan Rd
Stones Corner
Tickets only $20 + booking fee

Tickets on sale here.

Creative3 International Forum

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:29:22 +0000

There is a buzz around the creative industry in Australia and it all revolves around an exciting forum – creative³.

With only 1 week to go Brisbane creatives are gearing up for 3 days of sharing ideas, thoughts, experiences and creative talents. creative³ international forum is all about harnessing the power of creativity, investment and enterprise to build successful creative businesses.

“creative³ will empower individuals and organisations alike to harness the power of three – creativity, investment and enterprise – to build a successful creative business, through practical learnings and applications.

Focused on showcasing the combined power of these three key elements, the new generation event will place particular emphasis on the areas of film and television, new media, design, and music.
creative³.com.au

It is a must attend event with some of the world’s brightest creative minds attending to share their expertise with up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Hosted by Queensland University of Technology’s Creative Enterprise Australia in Brisbane creative³ will have Keynote speakers such as Wotif.com founder Graeme Wood and the Academy Award-winning director of Harvie Krumpet, Adam Elliott. For a full list of speakers click here

For a look at the program click here

Who should attend?

creative³ is for all those who are involved, support and service the creative industries including:
•   arts, cultural and creative businesses
•   entrepreneurs and designers
•   professional advisory services
•   creative industries support providers and agencies
•   business angels and venture capitalists
•   policy makers and local authorities responsible for cultural and economic development and planning
•   incubators, parks and precincts
•   planners, architects and developers
•   university academics and researchers
•   training providers.

The three-day program also offers creatives the chance to show off their talents, and features an investment pitching session where one successful Australian business will walk away with an investment package valued at $100,000. Visit the creative³website for more information and registration details. See you there.

Christmas Party Wrap

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:57:39 +0000

The Christmas wrap wouldn’t have been complete without our wonderful sponsors Getty Images, fantastic DJ’s who kept us grooving and of course you – our fabulous supporters without who Creative Drinks wouldn’t be possible.

The Creative Drinks Christmas event saw the return of Brisbane Fashion designer Danielle Lewis, showcasing new pieces and new projects, make sure you check her out at her website and keep up to date with all the latest trends at brisbanethreads.blogspot.com.

Artist, Greg Jackson showcased more awesome works on the walls of the most amazing venue, 5^th Corner.

5thCorner was a mind-blowing venue; think industrial, hi-tech, fabulously cooler than thou and everything you’d want in a technological overload!

We at Creative Drinks are looking forward to a spectacular 2010 filled with all our favourite creatives, new friends and networking opportunities.

We would like to wish you all the very best of Christmases and fabulous New Year!

Check out our flickr account for all the pics from the party.

Come to our Christmas Party !!!

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:32:24 +0000

If there is one Christmas party you have to attend it is the Creative Drinks Christmas Bash. We are going to have loads to eat and drink some great hanging exhibits on show and fantastic DJ’s to keep you dancing all night long. All for only $20 +bf.

Creative Drinks is hosting our first ever Christmas party and we are focusing on the word PARTY. We are getting together all of our sponsors, past exhibitors, speakers and YOU!! To celebrate a great year of Creative Drinks events and, of course, Christmas.

Getty Images have promised some fantastic prizes and the venue is out of this world.

The Christmas Bash will be at 5thCorner, described as an architecturally designed space unique in that it’s avant-garde and edgy and one-of-a-kind in Queensland. It has been likened to an underground Japanese nightclub and if you like the Powerhouse, The Met, Lychee Lounge or Barsoma then you’ll love the 5thCorner Technology Lounge. Picture an experience so intensely wild that your every sense will be overloaded!

Best of All it only costs $20 + booking fee. Now that’s our kind of party.

Come and let your hair down (or up) mingle with like minded creatives, make some new friends and enjoy a great great venue.

Tickets will be on sale from Monday 23rd November and are strictly limited to 100 only. Don’t miss out as this will be the best party of the year. Book Now