EOI - Audience Development Pilot - Orange Civic Theatre
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About this tender
Overview Orange Civic Theatre (OCT), managed by Orange City Council, invites Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and locally connected content creators, digital marketers, social media specialists or brand engagement professionals to support an audience development pilot. About Orange Civic Theatre is a key cultural venue for the Central West, presenting live performance, local events and community experiences. The Theatre marks its 50th anniversary in 2026. OCT is part of the Audience Centred Touring (ACT) Consortium, a three-year national initiative supported by Creative Australia to improve touring outcomes by placing audiences at the centre of programming and marketing decisions. Purpose As it marks its 50th anniversary, the Theatre is seeking to remain accessible, relevant and welcoming to current and future audiences. Through this pilot, OCT is seeking a creative local partner to help communicate the Theatre experience in an accessible and engaging way. Scope The scope includes: Testing practical ways to attract and engage audiences through local storytelling Developing digital content to support audience engagement Delivering social media activity as part of the audience development pilot Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and locally connected content creator, digital marketer, social media specialist or brand engagement professional
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