INTRODUCTION:
What is a Special Event?
Getting started
Registering a Business Name
Setting up an Incorporated Association

FUNDING:
Government
Arts related
Tourism related
Community related
Corporate Sponsorship
Private funding
Writing a Funding Application

LOGISTICS:
Planning the Event
Preparing a Budget
Equipment
Technical setup
Ticketing
Transport and Parking
Performers
Concessions
Rehearsal
Team briefings

LEGAL OBLIGATIONS:
Permits & Licences
Council Permits
Road closures
Liquor Licence
Public Liability Insurance
Other Insurances
APRA - Australian Performing Rights Association
Contracts - Performers & Concessions
Union Fees - Workers/ Performers

MARKETING:
Identifying the Target Market
Selling the Event
Advertising
Free Publicity
Networking
Data Base
Brochures, Flyers & Posters
Mailouts

GENERAL:
Public Relations skills
Integrity
Negotiation skills
Teamwork
Reporting to funding bodies and sponsors