The brand new Isabella Fraser Room at the State Library Victoria officially launched last week with our wedding open day! The room was set beautifully with a classic feel and timeless ambience that created a true wow factor when stepping into the brand new event space. With industry groups coming through first followed by couples thinking about […]

Built in 1932 the building was first known as the McAllan Gallery, originally designed and constructed for use by the National Gallery for many years before relocating to St. Kilda Roac, proceeded by the Melbourne Museum up until it’s transition to Carlton in 2002. The space over the years has undergone various transformations in that […]

On Monday 26th November, Showtime Event Group were proud to host the Business Sessions as part of the Greater China Showcase, presented by Tourism Australia. The program, for the first time held in Melbourne, introduced buyers from Greater China to business event destinations from around Australia. Over 50 international guests meet with 60 suppliers to see […]

What to expect in 2019 at the State Library Victoria When we at Showtime Event Group looked to expand our business, we were keen to secure new innovative spaces that were unique and complimented our exiting venues. In February of this year we added the Old Melbourne Gaol to our portfolio, along with the Former City Watch House and Old […]

Nostalgic memories of Mr Whippy’s iconic tune is somehow ingrained in many people’s memories. Ice cream vans are now reminiscent of long summer days as a kid, where no one wanted to go home, sitting on the street with friends or family tucking in to your favorite ice cream cone. That’s where Bianco Latte has monopolised – […]

Ah, to be young again! Celebrating milestone birthdays to herald in a new revolution around the sun will always be welcome by the team at Showtime Event Group. You’re never too young (or too old) to enjoy company of friends and family for your birthday. Madeline is most certainly on-board with our team ethos of […]

The age-old story of when friendship turns in to love never ceases to amaze. After being placed next to each other in their work office, both Patricia and Leon couldn’t deny their immediate connection. Although only a friendship was on the cards for a long period of time, fate’s introduction of the two through work […]

Friends often joke about setting their children up with each other. Everyone laughs it off and it never eventuates to anything. Well in a roundabout way, this is exactly what happened for Mirjana and Milan. Mirjana’s mum’s cousin first met Milan’s parents at the beach and after chatting for a while joked about setting the […]

Old Melbourne Gaol – Completed in the mid 1800s and located in central Melbourne, the Old Melbourne Gaol is constructed in blue stone and still contains the original cells and historic features. In these cells some of Australia’s most notorious criminals were held, including the infamous bush ranger Ned Kelly. One of Australia’s most fascinating […]

This year Showtime Event Group partnered up with the fantastic White Lion group to produce the fundraising event ‘Bail Out’ at The Old Melbourne Gaol. The White Lion group is responsible for a range of community programs that are created solely to give young people an equal chance in the world. These include school outreach, counselling, house and more […]

Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying… The Old Melbourne Gaol truly took on its former self on Saturday the 30th June with the “Shawshank Experience”. Fear and hope were the themes of the evening with guests immersed in the harsh prison environment created by the team at Beyond Cinema. An amalgamation of live performance and film screening […]

The Asia-Pacific Incentive and Meetings Expo in February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition centre was a whirlwind. Showtime Event Group was front and centre meeting and greeting other players in the events industry both from Australia and overseas. A range of speakers and entertainers were on show creating a vibrant atmosphere for guests and promoters […]

Opened on New Year’s Day 1845 the Old Melbourne Gaol is one of the last historic sites still in-tact from the 19th century. A long history spanning over 100 years saw the Gaol used as a site for hardened criminals, a prison for World War Two soldiers who went AWOL, classrooms for art and fashion up […]

Vasantha Caldera – Executive Chef at Showtime Event Group How did you begin your journey as a chef? I got my inspiration from my grandma back in Sri Lanka. I started as a trainee chef back in 1979, when I was nineteen. It was a tough time during the civil war. There were no culinary schools […]

Breakout Spaces are areas set aside for the purpose of breaking away from the traditional work-area. They are used by to re-invigorate the mind, de-stress and to separate environments with their associated emotions. Showtime utilises our wide range of dynamic areas to manipulate and create our own breakout spaces for creative conferencing clients. By separating […]

As a part of our Meet the team series, get to know our charismatic and all-round gun, Ro! What is your role at Showtime Event Group? I am currently working as an event producer, mainly corporate events in Showtime and Cargo Hall How long have you been a part of the team at Showtime? I […]

Showtime Event Centres win at the 2018 Victorian ABIA awards was strictly decided by the couples married in 2017 at Showtime. As such its there anonymous vote and recommendation that decides our fate in the Australian Bridal Industry Academy awards. See what those voters had to say about us! “Showtime Events Centre is truly where dreams are […]

Abi Napper, Showtime Event Group’s exceptional Major Events producer is at the forefront of this growing industry. She excels at large scale productions and has successfully organised, overseen and operated events that have had in excess of 5000 guests. A shining example of the work ethic, passion and ingenuity of the Showtime team. Get to […]

A business that doesn’t grow is by definition, one that moves backward. Showtime has applied an ongoing 5 – 10 year strategy to align with the industry’s growth plan, and source demand from the international Business Events market. 2010: In Tourism Australia’s Tourism 2020 initiative, there was a focus on building overnight stay revenue from $70b to […]

Showtime Event Group has been appointed by the National Trust Australia (Victoria) as exclusive caterer to the Old Melbourne Gaol. Taking over in February 2018, we are very excited to bring our on trend approach to venue catering to such a historic site. The Old Melbourne Gaol is definitely a space for those looking for […]