Events

Stay Soft Studios are collaborative community art and coworking spaces that host a diverse creative group of tenants. The team at Stay Soft host regular designer markets in the courtyard at Collingwood Yards. Filled with fashion, art, ceramics, plants, jewellery and heaps of other cool wares by local artists and designers, the Stay Soft Markets have been a super fun way to get amongst the Collingwood locals and meet some awesome people.

The Victorian Music Development Office VMDO, is an initiative of Creative Victoria and is delivered by Music Victoria. They assist Victoria’s small and micro music businesses to reach their full potential through research, professional development, and more, ensuring a vibrant, thriving music industry for all to enjoy.

They host a regular series of networking breakfasts: monthly get-togethers for Victorian music industry professionals.They host a variety of special guests from around the state, country and international music community, and explore topics such as industry trends, analysis, business learnings and opportunities. We’re proud to be the coffee partner for these events.

The Push is an Australian youth music organisation and registered charity based in Melbourne, at Collingwood Yards. At the forefront of emerging trends, The Push delivers a range of programs that are responsive to Australia’s future music industry leaders, artists and audiences.

In 2021, The Push launched their Music Careers Expo, aimed at high school leavers looking to pursue careers in the music industry. Featuring keynote presentations, workshops, panel discussions and more, it provided a great opportunity to attendees to meet with education and training providers and receive tailored advice.

We were the proud coffee partner for this event, serving coffee - and lots of hot chocolates! - for staff and attendees.

Sunshine Coast Collective Markets is a family owned business that runs regular markets on the Sunshine Coast. Their main event is the fortnightly Sunday markets at Coolum Primary School, which makes for a very fun day out for all ages!

Their aim is to create a platform for local artisans, foodies, growers and musicians to gather and showcase their craft to both Sunshine Coast locals and tourists alike. They’re focussed on creating a sense of community and support between stallholders, and this is what really sets their markets apart.

We were proud to be the coffee partner at the Coolum Markets for 2020, and now we’re delighted to hand over the reins to our wonderful wholesale partners Saintz & Sinnerz.

Noosa Eat & Drink Festival is an annual celebration of good food, great drinks, live music and entertainment in one of Australia’s premier food destinations. An initiative of Tourism Noosa, the festival typically spans four days and attracts local and international foodies, producers, chefs and celebrities to celebrate everything food and wine in beautiful and pristine Noosa.

We’re proud to have featured in the program twice over the last four years, and look forward to partnering with Noosa Eat & Drink again in the future.