Jamieson
2025
Jamieson Autumn Festival
How a small-town festival grew into a three-day celebration that's built to last.
CLIENT
Jamieson Community Group
YEAR
LOCATION
2025
Jamieson
MY ROLE
Event management
FIRST
multi day event in Jamieson
$69k
in grant funding secured
THE IDEA - DREAM
What the community wanted
Staying true to its origins a decade ago, a sustainable event achievable for volunteers.
WHAT WE DID - COLLABORATE
What we built
Secured the funding
Won multiple grants to give the festival room to grow.
Grew it to three days
With multiple income streams so it's more financially sustainable.
Shared the load
A hybrid committee of professionals and volunteers that prevents burnout.
Kept it fresh and green
Something new every year, and small, achievable sustainability steps.
WHAT HAPPENED - ACTIVATE
The results
3000
attendees
45
stall holders
10
income streams
50
volunteers
Introduced an online event management system, reusable templates and briefs. Visually engaging event zones. The aim is to keep on creating a more organised and sustainable festival that supports succession planning, strengthens economic opportunities, reduces environmental impact and eases the workload on volunteers.
