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WHAT IS GOOD SPACE

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enter GOOD SPACE a community-driven creative model for unprecedented times

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GOOD PEOPLE

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GOOD PEOPLE, DOING GREAT THINGS, FOR A BETTER FUTURE

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GOOD BUSINESS

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GOOD SPACE IS ‘BUSINESS UNUSUAL’ AT ITS BEST

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CREATING VIABILITY 

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GOOD SPACE is a unique, ethical & self-reliant ‘profit for purpose’ social enterprise 

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GOOD VISION 

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if not now, then when? If not us, then who?

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GOOD EXPERIENCES

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WE COULD ALL DO WITH SOME GOOD IN OUR LIVES RIGHT NOW

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GOOD
ON YOU

together we made
the impossible possible
GOOD SPACE would not have been possible without the support of everyone who turned up to participate and our many collaborators. Together, we used a grassroots vehicle to cocreate a new model to enable Sydneyā€™s cultural and environmental renaissance.
Over the 2-month activation, more than 300,000 engaged with us online, and 7,000 people experienced GOOD SPACE first hand.

People of all ages, interests and walks of life participated with over 100 communities and cultures represented, more than 75% came from outside the Metropolitan area. Truly an activation for all ages ranging from 0 to 90 and the average age of 25 to 55. GOOD SPACE was a diverse, family-friendly and safe place in all senses of the term.

We played and danced the days and nights away in times when most of the world could not. We boosted wellness and happiness, strengthening social connections and Sydneyā€™s economy in a time when it was crucial.
We created a once in a lifetime experience that transformed a vacant and highly underutilised building and park on the harbour into a revolutionary 2-month community-led pop-up festival celebrating Sydneyā€™s Arts, Culture, Environment and People.
The highly successful GOOD SPACE proved that community-led projects strengthen the economy, culture, communities and revitalise cities. We are grateful for the support of the Collaborators, the City of Sydney, the NSW government and other stakeholders.
Thank you to everyone who contributed and participated. Together we celebrated and reignited Sydneyā€™s Arts, Cultural, Environmental and Hospitality sector and brought life and happiness back into our city.
By supporting GOOD SPACE, you enabled and united people across Sydneyā€™s arts, cultural, environmental and hospitality sectors to rejuvenating our economy and city.

TOGETHER WE MADE HISTORY & SHOULD ALL BE PROUD OF OUR ACHIEVEMENT

7000 +
ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS AT GOOD SPACE IN REAL-LIFE
100 +
WALKS OF LIFE, COMMUNITIES & UNIQUE CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS
75 %
of visitors & participants live outside Sydney City
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ONLINE SHARES, REACTIONS & CLICKS
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ONLINE TRAFFIC, ENGAGEMENTS & IMPRESSIONS

GREAT
SUCCESS

GOOD SPACE EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS,
A RAY OF SUNSHINE IN CLOUDY TIMES
GOOD SPACE provided a home, support and platform for more than 30 events, workshops, talks and other activities. It featured more than 250 creatives, environmentalists and others from over 100 different communities and cultures providing them with a desperately needed space to do what they do best and make a living at the same time.
Armed with only a $600 promotion budget, GOOD SPACE used an organic grassroots campaign to attract over 7000 people to come together from all walks of life in the heart of the CBD to experience the best of life, community and our city when it was crucial.
On a $10k budget, GOOD SPACE showcased a new progressive model for arts, culture and environmental practice. Events held in the GOOD SPACE generated more than $150k directly into the arts, culture, environmental, hospitality and community sectors at a 1500% direct return on financial investment.
We also sold thousands of dollars worth of artworks, artisan goods, fashion pieces, environmental products and other beautiful things by local individuals and businesses who desperately needed exposure and an income.
The landmark location of GOOD SPACE at The Rocks in the heart of Sydney CBD helped activate the area, bring large crowds and delivered economic benefits for local businesses.
We sorted all rubbish and recycled, redeemed and composted more than 90% for the entire two month period. GOOD SPACE then donated all proceeds from the redemption of cans to Transition Sydney, a not-for-profit environmental organisation.
And we connected and strengthened bonds between a diversity of stakeholders in the arts, cultural, environmental, hospitality, Government, services and community sectors, enabling future collaborations, opportunities and a once in a lifetime chance to turn Sydney into what we know it can and should be.
GOOD SPACE was THE PERFECT Model at THE PERFECT MOMENT in time
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TOTAL GOOD SPACE BUDGET FOR 2 MONTH FESTIVAL
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TOTAL PROMOTION BUDGET FOR 3 MONTH CAMPAIGN
$ 150000 +
RAISED FOR ARTS, CULTURAL, ECO & HOSPITALITY
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DIRECT RETURN GENERATED FROM GRANT MONEY
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OF WASTE RECYCLED, COMPOSTED & REDEEMED

SOCIAL Impact

Cultural participation & representation is the core mechanism for strengthening ties between individuals & communitiesĀ 

Covid-19 has wrought havoc on our collective social connection, though, ironically, it is also one of the few things that literally every Australian has personal experience of.Ā As we emerge from two years of the pandemic, the time is ripe for celebrating our shared humanity with positivity and joy.

During the GOOD SPACE Festival activation periods,Ā employment has beenĀ generate for hundreds of people and organisations from the arts, cultural, environmental, social enterprise, hospitality, production, retail and service sectorsĀ at a time when employment opportunities in those sectors are drastically needed.Ā 

Social
Impact

GOOD SPACE will be a place for Sydney to celebrate and embrace its own diversity in a joyful union.

GOOD SPACE will greatly benefit not just the cityā€™s economy, but equally – the physical and mental health of its population through satisfying its clear hunger for culture, and with the additional aid of specific wellness-aimed events and workshops.

GOOD SPACE is positioned to be a vital nexus for re-establishing old community and social connections and forging new bonds, based on culture, humanity, and empathy.

Furthermore, GOOD SPACE will shine a spotlight on indigenous cultures, as well as bring together other diverse communities.

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THRIVING ARTS & CULTURE

Survival & Resilience: GOOD SPACE places artists at the centre of the decision-making & production process

Opportunities for creatives who are not part of the conventional cultural milieu to move further into professional practice are rare. GOOD SPACE promotes art/culture as a legitimate career and industry to the wider community and will embrace digital platforms to promote the work of the artists to the rest of Australia and the world. It also provides significant opportunities for cross-population of skillsets and collaborations.

GOOD SPACE believes an important part of the sustainability of our cultural industries is not just finding fresh ideas from hitherto ignored voices, but also offering professional assistance to produce their work and to empower them to recreate that process.

Thriving
Arts &
Culture

Securing Equity: GOOD SPACE actively seeks out artists from all backgrounds. The team is aware of issues of cultural sensitivity when working with a diverse group of performers, and places the artist at the centre of the conversations of how the work should proceed.

Pays its contributors. 70% of all ticket and art sales go back to the original creator and production, personnel and marketing costs are covered by GOOD SPACE.

Creates crucial connections between creators who would normally never be exposed to each other’s work or ideas.

Builds audiences for creators. GOOD SPACE attracts audiences as diverse as the artists, who will be exposed to art or performance they’ve never seen before. Creators will leave GOOD SPACE with new audiences.

Offers professional mentorship on production, as well as networking creators with producers, marketers and equipment hire companies.

Offers opportunities for genuine cross-cultural collaboration to create new work that is relevant, contemporary and globally connected.

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