Cameras are prohibited, you can run a 30-day
account, it's a collective of some of Australia's brightest creative
minds and by joining you're able to improve Sydney's overall cultural
fabric and change the face of mental health in Australia. Sound
interesting? Then read on.
Tomorrow,
Wednesday the 18th of October 2017 marks the establishment of the
Darlinghurst Arts Club. Based at Tatler ~ the unofficial home for ad
types for the past 30 years and the adjoining Bistro at 169 Darlinghurst
Road, Darlinghurst, central to most agencies within Sydney ~ the club
will close its doors to the general public and will only be accessible
to members and their guests Sunday through Thursday each week.
The
first 100 members have already been hand-picked for their contribution
to their respective industry ~ including a sizable allocation for the
Advertising and TVC production industries via partners Campaign Brief,
Heckler and Louis & Co, as well as RUSSH and YellowTrace who cover
Fashion, Design and Architecture ~ people who are not only respected but
those who share the club's vision. The end goal of this process is to
create a carefully curated 500-strong membership that presents itself as
the best forum for social and professional activities year round.
The
club is designed to offer a legitimate place to hang mid-week with
like-minded people who throughout the year will also be involved in
talks, workshops, initiatives and fundraising. This project is far more
interested in attracting the best and most capable minds, rather than
money and status alone.
AUDIENCE: Memberships will be allocated to those
working in or affiliated with
music, art, theatre, advertising, design, media, tech and hospitality.
Peppered with members involved in venture capital, law and
finance. Those who are able to contribute their services and enable
rapid development of any initiative no matter the scale.
PRIVILEGES:
These vary depending on membership status. Run 30 day accounts billed
as catering inclusive of GST. VIP reservation service, book up to 20
guests Sun - Thurs. 1st release invitations to all ticketed special
event experiences; Invitation to all experiences and brand funded
events; Member discounts and exclusives on food & beverage; Ability
to book the venue exclusively throughout the year; Location fees waived
for production in the space 7am - 7pm (castings, rehearsal, pitches,
workshops, film production).
The Venue:
169
Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst. The building that operates 23 hours a
day across 3 seperate environments, madness and frivolity are the only
constant.
TATLER: An iconic nightlife institution, with
performance & entertainment space, 2 bars, cocktail lounge, dance
floor, full AV, DJ & VJ installation, projectors, 100 pax capacity,
& garden terrace. Members can book Tatler between 7am and 7pm daily
for rehearsals, casting, workshops & production.
THE BISTRO:
A local hangout & pulse of the neighbourhood, a 60 seat space
operating 7 nights a week. From a sumptuous breakfast spread to a lavish
midnight snack, we believe balance is good, with a dash of wicked &
expert coffee.
GREEN ROOM: Full hair/makeup &
dressing room facilities and plush lounge space to facilitate the needs
of all performers & production teams. The area also makes for a
brilliant agency office for associated projects and general hijinks.
Membership Levels:
Leaders of the industry
$15,000 ($3000 p/a subscription fee + $12,000 food & beverage account)
Must be a registered company
10 x Industry memberships to distribute within your agency or network
Each member has the ability to invite up to 3 guests
30-day account billed as catering inclusive of GST
VIP reservation service, book up to 20 guests Sun - Thu
1st release invitations to all one off special event experiences - FIBD
1st release invitations to all brand funded events - FOC
Member discounts and exclusives on food & beverage updated monthly
Ability to book the venue exclusively throughout the year
Location fees waived for production in the space 7am - 7pm
(castings, rehearsal, pitches, workshops, film production)
Industry Member
$1500 ($300 p/a subscription fee + $1200 food & beverage account)
Must be a registered company within Australia
1x Industry Membership with ability to invite up to 3 guests
Book in advance for you and your guests
Member discounts and exclusives on food & beverage updated monthly
Location fees waived for production in the space 7am - 7pm
(castings, rehearsal, pitches, workshops, film production)
Invitation to all brand funded events - FOC
Invitation to all special event experiences - FIBD
Arts Membership
$500 (300 p/a subscription fee + $200 food & beverage account)
This fee can be waived in place of participation at the discretion of management
Location fees waived for production in the space 7am - 7pm
(castings, rehearsal, pitches, workshops, film production)
Member discounts and promos on food & beverage distributed monthly
Invite 1 guest per visit
The first 30 days of the club's operation will be lenient towards
non-members, and as official media partner, Campaign Brief encourages
anyone in the advertising and TVC production industries interested to know more about the club and its aims to come down
and meet the team. The club's founder Tim Clark will be in attendance
each evening throughout October and November making himself available to
those who wish to know more about the club, what it represents and how
they can involve themselves in the longer term programming.
Says
Clark: "Proud of its heritage, Darlinghurst Arts Club was established
to facilitate a program of entertainment you would come to expect in
cities such as London, Paris or New York. The membership program exists
only to fund its production. It is not there to give anyone a false
sense of self-worth or exclusivity. If you're looking for a members club
where you can carry on like a pompous twit, you've come to the wrong
place."
At its core the Darlinghurst Arts Club holds dear a
strong philanthropic relationship to The Indigo Project, a centre for
the modern mind that is changing the face of mental health in Australia.
Tim and Mary Hoang, founder of The Indigo Project have partnered up
with a vision to establish mental health and wellbeing best practice for
creatives, entrepreneurs and CEOs. Their vision encapsulates technology
and training solutions to deal with stress and burnout as well as
immersive events and installations that teach its participants how to
live and operate better. At the heart of their commitment is a desire
unlock human potential, elevate the importance of the mind and foster
meaningful connection.
Darlinghurst Arts Club has a list of
sponsors and partners who introduce offers to members like exclusives on
products, services and access to affiliated venues such as ACME located
nearby in Rushcutters bay. Mitch Orr from ACME will cater on Wednesday
evening with layers of entertainment, DJ's, and a secret live act to
bring the night home.
Tomorrow's launch will not be a stiff
launch event, there is NO MEDIA WALL and cameras are prohibited. The
event kicks off at 8pm.
To register for membership visit darlinghurstartsclub.com.au
Readers use "Campaign Brief" as the referee with member number "005"