Regional Arts Australia
Artlands 2021 - a complex hybrid event
The largest gathering of regional artists in Australia for over 20 years.
What was planned as a traditional gathering of the Arts community from across Australia and around the world, soon became technologically unique hybrid event amidst a global pandemic.
When Regional Arts Australia contacted Round Table about producing and live streaming Artlands 2021, the brief was pretty simple; live stream conference sessions across two stages at a single venue in Launceston over three days. While there was a little more to it than it sounds, and it was very important that the stream was broadcast quality, it seemed like a pretty straight forward job.
Enter the global pandemic. Covid restrictions and Tasmania’s closed borders threw a number of spanners in the works and forced us and the team from RAA to reinvent the entire format of the event. What was originally a simple streaming gig, soon morphed into a complex hybrid event with five cultural hubs around Australia, around eighty guests and Auslan joining via their home internet connection, and a scaled down version of the original conference in Launceston - all collaborating in real time via two independent broadcast systems used in synchrony.
““Nick and James change the definition of a production company. They are professional collaborators that work with teams to deliver projects and programs that bring all elements of production and logistics together in a seamless way.
At an organisational level, they clearly communicate through all stages of the contract and are flawless in their ‘on the ground’ delivery. At a client level they work effectively and calmly to ensure all aspects are realised. They are open and responsive and form working relationships that are a critical part of events and projects.
RoundTable Studio have worked with Regional Arts Australia since 2020 and delivered two Artlands, national arts gatherings and a series of online programs. Their involvement has been invaluable. They have always demonstrated professionalism and diligence and been a pleasure to work with.
We look forward to an ongoing connection.””
