Dave Sleswick Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Australia

The Tivoli Theatre was originally built as the Adams Bakery in 1917. It was later used by the State Library to store rare books, but with Expo ’88 reverberating in the city, a new owner, Ann Gams transformed it into The Tivoli Restaurant and Theatre - modeled on the Paradis Latin in Paris (1803) one of the France’s most famous cabaret theatres. In 2016 the venue was purchased by brothers Steve and Dave Sleswick after being earmarked for development.In August 2019, The Tivoli opened… Show more The Tivoli Theatre was originally built as the Adams Bakery in 1917. It was later used by the State Library to store rare books, but with Expo ’88 reverberating in the city, a new owner, Ann Gams transformed it into The Tivoli Restaurant and Theatre - modeled on the Paradis Latin in Paris (1803) one of the France’s most famous cabaret theatres. In 2016 the venue was purchased by brothers Steve and Dave Sleswick after being earmarked for development.In August 2019, The Tivoli opened What's Golden, a 400-person standing capacity performance space with a custom-built stage, sound system and lighting rig that sits within The Tivoli’s central foyer, complementing the main auditorium of the iconic and much-loved Fortitude Valley venue. Today, The Tiv retains its stunning art deco features and old world charm and is widely considered to be one of the Australia’s most beautiful performance venues. It has played host to prolific Australian musical heroes such as Powderfinger, Nick Cave, Missy Higgins, Silverchair, Paul Kelly and The Go-Betweens, along with major international artists such as Bob Dylan, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Lily Allen, PJ Harvey, Sigur Ros, Slash, Gene Simmons, Ryan Adams, Ben Folds, Sufjan Stevens and Rodriguez (just to name a few…)At 102-years-old, The Tivoli continues to create history with a decadent program of local and international work. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Producing house for Independent Artists and Arts Projects

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Established in 1994 by the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) showcases and promotes a thriving, diverse national sector, stimulates the ongoing dialogue, collaboration and exchange between local artists and producers and their international counterparts to grow the export of Australian performance. APAM’s key purpose continues to be the increase of international and national touring… Show more Established in 1994 by the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) showcases and promotes a thriving, diverse national sector, stimulates the ongoing dialogue, collaboration and exchange between local artists and producers and their international counterparts to grow the export of Australian performance. APAM’s key purpose continues to be the increase of international and national touring opportunities for Australian contemporary performing arts groups and artists. APAM champions and invests in Australian Arts. While APAM champions and invests in Australian arts it also offers a platform through The Exchange program for curated conversation, networking opportunities and memorable market events. Show less

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

OzAsia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia. It presents a bold and exciting line-up of boundary-pushing contemporary arts each year and is revered by audiences and critics alike. Read the wrap-up of the 2019 festival. Held annually over three weeks in spring, OzAsia Festival showcases the best theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature, film, food and cultural events from across Asia. Its extensive program has included artists from around the world,… Show more OzAsia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia. It presents a bold and exciting line-up of boundary-pushing contemporary arts each year and is revered by audiences and critics alike. Read the wrap-up of the 2019 festival. Held annually over three weeks in spring, OzAsia Festival showcases the best theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature, film, food and cultural events from across Asia. Its extensive program has included artists from around the world, including countries such as Japan, Korea, China, Cambodia, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Iran, Latvia, Malaysia, Singapore, Syria, the United States, Israel, Thailand, the United Kingdom, The Philippines and Australia.In 2016, I was contracted as the Program Producer and Music Curator for the 10-year anniversary program, overseeing the main festival hub, all outdoor programming including the annual Moon Lantern Festival, all music programming and the Sub Verse electronic music micro-festival. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane Powerhouse is an arts and cultural hub located in a former power station in the Brisbane suburb of New Farm, Queensland, Australia. The venue offers an array of performing arts, visual arts, festivals, and free community events. I was responsible for the programming and delivery of the ongoing contemporary performance program until moving to the Australian Performing Arts Market team, a project administered by the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Next Wave is the most comprehensive platform in Australia for a new generation of artists taking creative risks. Next Wave delivers Kickstart, a nationally focused, artistic and professional development program, and major presentation opportunities through a biennial Festival.Next Wave is a values-driven organisation and industry leader, advocating for cultural inclusion, broad accessibility, and best practice in environmental sustainability, with deep respect for the traditional… Show more Next Wave is the most comprehensive platform in Australia for a new generation of artists taking creative risks. Next Wave delivers Kickstart, a nationally focused, artistic and professional development program, and major presentation opportunities through a biennial Festival.Next Wave is a values-driven organisation and industry leader, advocating for cultural inclusion, broad accessibility, and best practice in environmental sustainability, with deep respect for the traditional custodians of the lands and waters that sustain us, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.An an Associate Producer, I lead 13 brand new independent projects across a variety of artforms from idea to fruition, presented in the 2014 Next Wave Festival. Show less