The Melbourne Wedding Industry’s Growing Force Over the last year, Showtime Event Group has fast become one of the premier names in Melbourne’s rapidly changing weddings events industry. Winning some of the most coveted new and historical spaces around the city centre and beyond. From a sole venue in 2011 on South Wharf promenade (a […]

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Something Blue
Never forget that something blue… After a year of lockdowns and uncertainty, 2021 was looking up. Life was becoming back to normal. Which meant that all of our wedding couples could finally stop holding their breaths and relax. What else could go wrong was the question on everyone’s lips? Well, we must have spoken too […]
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What is your role? Operations Supervisor, making sure all the gears and cogs are working together during an event. Choose 3 words to describe yourself Energetic, fun loving and just an all round nice guy Choose 3 words to describe yourself at work Hardworking, conscientious and determined. What aspect of your job do you enjoy […]
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 […]
We are Showtime Event Group and we love weddings. With four unique locations in and around the Melbourne CBD, you’re bound to fall in love with one of our spaces for your special day. The State Library Victoria The definition of historical significance and old world class. The State Library is a cultural icon of […]
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 […]
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 […]
This week Showtime Event Group announces their appointment by the State Library Victoria as exclusive caterer and event partner. This impressive year of growth for SEG is, however, years of meticulous strategic planning. General Manager, Brad Dabbs and Head of Business Development, Troy Stasinowsky share the secrets to SEG’s recent success. In 2012, Showtime Event […]
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 […]
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 […]
Event producer Roan runs through the basics of our prime promenade positioned venue The Cargo Hall. Where is Cargo Hall? Cargo Hall is in South Wharf. Right in the middle of the promenade. If you had to describe Cargo Hall in 3 words, what would they be? Rustic. Chic. Industrial. How long has Cargo Hall […]
Cargo Hall began life as, unsurprisingly, a part of the South Wharf cargo sheds. Built in 1884 the now heritage listed building was used to facilitate transport to and from small vessels on the Yarra River before larger industrial ships succeeded them and moved ports to other areas. Cargo underwent a huge redevelopment process in […]
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 […]
Choosing a wedding venue can be the most overwhelming part of planning a wedding. Choosing whether go to down the path of church ceremony and follow tradition. Or do you take a risk by having it outside and hope that Melbourne doesn’t have four seasons in one day? There are so many options for ceremonies […]
In most circumstances, a lavish affair for a second birthday is not commonly heard of. Yet, in this extraordinary case, we’re happy to make an exemption. Tia and Victoria are two 2 year old twins to parents Evelyn and Stan. Tia and Victoria’s entrance in to this world was not what we would call easy. […]
Sunday saw the Melbourne Convention Bureau and venue partners welcome media and hosted buyers on a ‘Melbourne City Experience’ tour, stopping off at a variety of suave and stylish venues around the city. Located on the South Wharf Promenade, Cargo Hall welcomed the group to its venue for a cocktail making masterclass, led by a […]
It was a childhood dream of Ryan’s to marry the love of his life at Rippon Lea Estate and in March 2021, he made that dream a reality when he married the lovely Amber. Together they planned the most fun outdoor garden wedding and found the perfect venue to create their vision – Rippon Lea […]
Taking a peak into the homes of the Showtime Event Group Family, you would never know that Victoria was currently in a Stage Four Lockdown. Each individual, as we were unable to celebrate together, was sipping cocktails while the Champagne cooled on ice, slipping into their ball gowns and formal ware, enjoying artisanal cheese and […]
Do you remember a time before dating online was an option, and our best chances of meeting someone required spending hours in front of the mirror – picking out the perfect outfit, creating the perfect hair style, powdering your face with make-up, all to achieve that casual ‘I just threw this together ’ look for […]