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Our Vision

Is to create a vibrant and valuable events community on the Sunshine Coast

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Advocate

We advocate on behalf of the industry to enact positive change where needed. As we know that as industry growth means change and we believe in having a positive voice has a  great impact.

Consult

We consult broadly with the events industry and stakeholders to be an informed and credible source of industry knowledge, and a trusted advisor. We believe having representative you can trust and support you.

Connect

We connect local suppliers to stimulate collaboration and promote our network to event owners and promoters both within region and out of region. Together we can be stronger!

About Us, SCEIA

The Sunshine Coast Events Industry Association (SCEIA) evolved from the Events Industry Task Force. The Task Force comprised industry representatives and was established in 2020 by the Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) to independently advise on pressing matters for the region’s events industry that had been identified in research conducted by University of the Sunshine Coast. The Task Force progressed to incorporation in 2023 as a not-for-profit representative body.

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Our Values

 As a member-lead association we will work transparently to:

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Lenny Vance

President

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Brenda LaPorte

Secretary

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Julie-Ann Brown

Treasurer

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Dom Fusca

Committee Member

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John Williams

Committee Member

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Zoe Sparks

Committee Member

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Rebecca Whitehouse

Committee Member

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Melissa West

Committee Member

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Hannah Cockerill

Committee Member

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Marion Beazley

Committee Member

SCEIA Executive Committee

Testimonies

A vibrant and valuable events community is underpinned by the Sunshine Coast Events Industry Association that connects, consults and advocates for a maturing, resilient and prosperous industry.  Delivering across the breadth of sectors from wedding, business, sporting and community events to the creation of an active night time economy, SCEIA stimulates collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst members and key industry stakeholders.

- Events Connect

QMusic are strong supporters of SCEIA and their ambitions; it’s great to see such an experienced and skilled network coming together for the greater good of an entire region’s events industry.

-  Kris Stewart CEO of QMusic

Industry Stats

15.5%

In Sunshine Coast Travel Rates

12%

Of All Wedding In QLD were hosted in the Sunshine Coast

$20m

of Projected Business Events & Opportunities 

3

Major Hotels Are Planned To Facilitate Travel to Sunshine Coast

3.6%

Increase in Household Spending Since 2023

Join Our Team

We’re looking for highly-motivated and talented people to join our innovative team. Submit your application today to join the SCEIA journey!

Events Coordinator

Full Time

Graphic Designer

Part Time

Event Photography

Volunteer

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Join us on mobile!

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Our Collaborators, Our Contributors

Our Industry Partners

OUR MISSION

To foster and support a resilient events industry for the Sunshine Coast.

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