Events Strategy - Devonport City Council

Objective 3:Identify, initiate, develop and coordinate events that attract a regional, state, and national audienceEg. Devonport Jazz WeekendStrategy Action Responsibility Timeframe Performance OutcomesProvide opportunities for thecommunity and visitors toattend major events inDevonport.Ensure the viability ofDevonport’s Regional Eventsprogram.• Identify, initiate and coordinate a majorregional event within Council’s resources.• Consideration will be given to holdingadditional one off regional events that fit withinthe criteria outlined in this strategy.• Identify cultural trends within the community toensure Council delivers events based oncommunity demand and interest.• Improve the evaluation system for measuringthe viability of Council coordinated regionalevents.• Consult with the community and relevantauthorities to determine the demand for andviability of specific events.• Assess resources and regional event activity toensure the timeframe and scheduling of theevent is appropriate.• Provide developmental opportunities for localartists and performers.CommunityServices EventsUnitRelevantDivisions ofCouncilEventsReferenceGroupCommunityServices EventsUnitCom ServicesEvents UnitCom ServicesEvents UnitOngoingOngoingOngoingOngoingOngoingOn anevent basis• Devonport Jazz Festival.• Delivery of Events thataddress cultural trends.• Further develop Council’sevent evaluation model.• Develop a licensing &permit kit• Meetings with individualsand groups to obtainfeedback andrecommendations. Thisinformation is to beincorporated in programplanning.• Refer to and consultant withrelevant sources todetermine cultural trends.• Refer to relevant sourcesprior to scheduling Regionalevents.• Workshops for a range of skilllevels and age groups.13