ENGAGE

You and your show, on stage in the Brown’s Mart Theatre this year!

 

ENGAGE offers 2 x spots for sponsored one-week bookings in the Brown’s Mart Theatre or Studio, with $10,000 worth of venue, staffing and marketing support for your show provided by Brown’s Mart.

 

If you are a Territorian artist, community group, theatre collective, or variety troupe looking to secure a three-night season in our iconic venue, we’ll partner with you to provide the venue and the expertise to make it happen.

 

SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS

ENGAGE artists receive:

• Free hire of the Theatre for up to one week (this includes waived venue hire fees for technical bump in, rehearsals, and shows). There are two time periods to chose from either Monday 3 November - Saturday 8 November, shows 6-8 November or Monday 8 December - Saturday 13 December, shows 11-13 December.
• Ticketing built and sold through the Brown’s Mart ticketing system, with a free Ticketing Operator and venue Duty Manager for up to 3 shows.
• 15 hours of free Technician time.
• Inclusion in Brown’s Mart’s marketing including social media posts and a presence on our website and printed What’s On Guides.
• Advocacy and promotion of the project within the performing arts industry as required.
• Production advice in preparation for your event.
• 80% of net box office from every ticket sold goes to you.
• Brown’s Mart Ushers coordinated for each show.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

Successful projects will be chosen based on:

• A compelling artistic rationale
• A clearly articulated marketing pitch that will speak to new or existing Darwin audiences, realistic marketing plan, and examples of the artwork/photos you may use for advertising.
• A demonstrated interest in creating work that is accessible to both new and existing audiences within the Territory and beyond
• A demonstrated capacity to present the event safely and effectively

Applications close 30 June 2025 at midnight.

HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Applications are submitted via a simple online form below.
We recommend you discuss your application with Brown’s Mart staff prior to submitting.

 

NOTES ON YOUR APPLICATION
• Brown’s Mart ENGAGE support is not transferable as cash.
A Bump In and Show Schedule example document for a 3 show season is available here. You don’t need to submit a budget with your EOI, but you will need to complete one if your show is chosen. Brown’s Mart can help you with your budget.

 

ASSISTANCE

Please reach out to the Brown’s Mart team who would love to work with you on any ENGAGE questions by emailing admin@brownsmart.com.au or on 8981 5522.