Advocate
We advocate on behalf of the industry to enact positive change where needed. As we know that as industry growth means change and we believe in having a positive voice has a great impact.
Consult
We consult broadly with the events industry and stakeholders to be an informed and credible source of industry knowledge, and a trusted advisor. We believe having representative you can trust and support you.
Connect
We connect local suppliers to stimulate collaboration and promote our network to event owners and promoters both within region and out of region. Together we can be stronger!
About Us, SCEIA
The Sunshine Coast Events Industry Association (SCEIA) evolved from the Events Industry Task Force. The Task Force comprised industry representatives and was established in 2020 by the Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) to independently advise on pressing matters for the region’s events industry that had been identified in research conducted by University of the Sunshine Coast. The Task Force progressed to incorporation in 2023 as a not-for-profit representative body.
Our Values
As a member-lead association we will work transparently to:
Lenny Vance
President
Brenda LaPorte
Secretary
Julie-Ann Brown
Treasurer
Dom Fusca
Committee Member
John Williams
Committee Member
Zoe Sparks
Committee Member
Rebecca Whitehouse
Committee Member
Melissa West
Committee Member
Hannah Cockerill
Committee Member
Marion Beazley
Committee Member
SCEIA Executive Committee
Testimonies
A vibrant and valuable events community is underpinned by the Sunshine Coast Events Industry Association that connects, consults and advocates for a maturing, resilient and prosperous industry. Delivering across the breadth of sectors from wedding, business, sporting and community events to the creation of an active night time economy, SCEIA stimulates collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst members and key industry stakeholders.
- Events Connect
QMusic are strong supporters of SCEIA and their ambitions; it’s great to see such an experienced and skilled network coming together for the greater good of an entire region’s events industry.
- Kris Stewart CEO of QMusic