Workshops a plenty for local event organisers

Whether you’re an experienced event manager or just starting out, the Sunshine Coast Events Network (SCENE) has a range of workshops on offer designed just for you.

SCENE's program vision is to ensure the Sunshine Coast has a connected, capable and creative community events industry.

These workshops have been designed to enable the community to deliver safe, sustainable and successful events and to be creative in event programming.

Places at these workshops are limited so secure your spot now or email [email protected]

Free Event Management Workshop

Tuesday, June 6, 4-6pm

Nambour Library

If you are planning a community event, this workshop offers an introduction to event management from the initial concept to the execution. Learn about the process of applying for a council land permit, discuss environmentally sustainable opportunities and receive information on applying for funding through council’s community grants program.

Digital Sunshine Coast series

In partnership with Visit Sunshine Coast, these workshops for tourism based businesses will be facilitated by digital strategy and training specialists Tourism Tribe.

Digital Sunshine Coast: Content Marketing

Wednesday, June 7, 9am - 12.30pm

Surfair Beach Hotel, Marcoola

Cost: $25.00

Develop a clear definition of your target customer and brainstorm the types of content and channels that are going to get you the most cut-through with your target market.

Topics covered include:

• What is content marketing, what’s trending and how to make it work for your business
• Search engine optimisation explained
• Creating content to drive search results for your business
• Linking your digital marketing activities to your business goals
• Identifying your target markets and their needs
• Getting organised with content

Digital Sunshine Coast: Social Media for Business

Wednesday, June 21, 9am - 12.30pm

Surfair Beach Hotel, Marcoola

Cost: $25.00

Gain an understanding of the role and importance of social media for business and learn how to set up and manage relevant social media platforms, optimise your efforts and how to measure your success.

Topics covered include:

• How to get benefit from social media for your business
• Content marketing – the key to social media success
• Online reputation – what your customers are saying about you and how to turn that into a positive for your business
• Facebook for Business - essential knowledge to use the world’s biggest social media platform effectively
• How businesses are using Instagram and Snapchat

SCENE is supported by Visit Sunshine Coast, USC and TAFE Queensland East Coast.