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Concept Page The theme for this year’s Austcham Ball is “Great Southern Land”, which is a famous Australian song, and has been inspired by the deep history and diverse culture of Australia. Australia has something for everyone from the beach to the desert and we have tried to incorporate every aspect of this rich way of life. During the course of this evening the guests will be taken on a journey through some of the most famous areas of Australia and have a chance to become completely immersed in the way of life. Our aim is to thrill the guests by transporting those who are from Australia back home for one night, and those who have never been to a new and exciting other world

Backdrop Design Ideas

Decoration Elements

Registration THEME: Great Barrier Reef and Beach As the guests arrive they will be immediately transported into another time and place. Upon arrival the guests will be greeted at the registration area which will have a sand and surf theme. In keeping with this theme, the guests will then get their first opportunity of many to take a fun photograph. The photo opportunity at the registration area will include 2 live models dressed as lifeguards and a towering wave on the backdrop behind with a 3D shark’s head. This will give the guests a great memento to take home from the evening.

Registration & Photo Opportunity 1

Photo Opportunity 2

Foyer & Cocktail THEME: Beach and Outback From the registration the guests will be shown to the “beach bar” located in the foyer for cocktails. This area will be a mixture of beach and outback theme and will get another photo opportunity with another 3D board. This photo opportunity will be a backdrop of the Stuart Highway with a Ute and a 3D sign post showing the distance from Shanghai to the main cities in Australia. The outback feel will be enhanced with joke outhouses (“Sheila's” and “Blokes”) and swags as well as anything else you may need for a night in the outback.

Foyer & Cocktail (cont’d)

Ballroom Entry Tunnel: Outside THEME: Mining Tunnel The tunnel leading into the ballroom will have a mining tunnel entrance. This is in keeping with the theme for the event as a lot of Australia’s tradition and history is from the days when the occupation was one of the most fruitful. The entrance to the tunnel will have the walls of a mine and their will be lanterns, mining carts and canary cages along with tools and helmets to complete the fee of being in a real mine shaft.

Ballroom Entry Tunnel: Inside THEME: Cultural History The inside of the tunnel leading to the ballroom’s theme will be the cultural history of Australia the area will include some of the most amazing performers to come out of Australia among. This is a good way to get people reminiscing about some of the greatest moments in Australia’s history. This area will be a black cloth tunnel with LED’s behind. This set up will help the posters on the inside stand out better.

Staging Design THEME: Sydney Opera House We have decided to do the staging in the theme of one of the most iconic Australian landmarks : The Sydney Opera House. The stage would have a screen in the middle and the sides of the staging design would be in the style of the Opera House roof. To enhance the feel of being at the opera house we have suggested that the podium be set up to look like a Sydney ferry, with the MC dressed as ferry masters.

Local MC Option: Josh and Rick Richard and Joshua are mates from Healvesville, Australia who have ridden motorcycles through the Himalayan foothills, travelled Asia as Cricket Ambassadors, worked as male models in Morocco and most recently stormed China as contestants in The Amazing Race China Rush. Captivated by their experiences in China while on The Amazing Race, Richard is now a photographer in Shanghai and Joshua a host on ICS’s travel show Getaway. This two comedic characters are more than happy to dress up for the occasion will bring great energy to this event as MCs. Watch them Watch them in action on their audition video for The Amazing Race China Rush.

Australian MC Option: Matthew Barker As MC and presenter in many contexts, Matthew Barker has an impressive variety of talents that include character acting and facilitating at conferences and meetings. Matthew has been a professional actor/singer since 1978, appearing in "The Sullivans”, Neighbours", "Skyways", "Cop Shop", "Prisoner“ and “Carson’s Law",“Good Morning Australia” “Good Morning Melbourne” “The midday show” and “Hey, Hey It’s Saturday”. Matthew could MC in a number of Australian characters including Steve Irwin (croc hunter), Dame Edna (with a song, 'I Still Call Australia Home'), Molly Meldrum and "Norm" the Aussie yobbo (singlet, shorts, thongs, esky etc). His wife is also happy to travel to Shanghai and be a part of the ball as a roaming Aussie Sheila meeting guests.

Entertainment Option 1: Kylie Show The Australian Kylie Show 2 x 40min (8 performers) Tipped to be the closest thing you're going to get to the real deal, The Australian Kylie Show has gone to great lengths to leave your mind boggling... could it actually be??? Every aspect of Kylie's shows has been replicated to perfection, including the costumes from her live performances, gorgeous male and female dancers, awesome choreography, fabulous music and most importantly the closest impersonator of Kylie you'll find! Jam packed with all of Kylie's greatest hits from the past 3 decades, whether you're a die-hard Kylie fan or not, this will be the most perfect way to get everyone upbeat during dinner or on the dance floor.

Entertainment Option 2: Water Heavens Water Heavens Dance This Chinese style performance is the perfect way to bring a touch of Chinese culture to the night. In the Water Heavens performance, vibrant coloured cloth pieces are immersed in water and then splashed to the beat of music to create an exhilarating performance. This water performance will bring the energy of the Australian beach waves in both the visual and sound aspect. Images of the beautiful Australian coastal landscapes.

Entertainment Options 3: Laser Show/Dance In our laser and dance performance the audience is immediately brought to the world of Australia, including typical Australian elements. Memorable Australian music combined with typical costumes and dance element will create a unique dance performance. In the laser show we think about white, red and blue laser lights which immediately reminds of the Australian flag. The whole laser and dance performance will bring up memories on the beauty of Australia and make it a real and unique Australian experience.

Entertainment Option 4: Great Southern Land Dance What better a finale for the ball than a dance performance by a local Chinese group to the lyrics and tunes to the song of the night. “Great Southern Land’. Our dance performance troupe are well known in Shanghai for their skills and ability to creative performances that wow the audience. We would create a moving background with Australian night sky and landscape images that would complement the dance completely coordinated for Austcham.

Entertainment Option 5: Modern Didgeridoo Modern Didgeridoo Performance Our exclusive Beijing based Chinese didgeridoo performance group are excited to have a chance to contribute to the Great Australian Ball The group will create a powerful didgeridoo and percussion performance that will incorporate modern Australian songs with the beats and ethereal magic of the didgeridoo and drums. This is the perfect way to pay respect to Australia’s Indigenous culture.

Video Snippets We have two options for video snippets to be played during the dinner. These videos would be produced by Shanghai’s premier Australian Video Artist, Tina Sparkles. Option One Cackle and Cringe (15-20min) Australian film and TV moments from the 70s to the present- style would be snappy, quick clips and sound bites (similar to an MTV style- can be intercut with branding or sponsors logos) Option Two Australian Journey (20min) A video loop featuring a gradual visual journey through the vast environmental range of the Australian landscape including desert, rainforest, beach, mountains & the outback. Bush music can be played in the background.

Ballroom Set-Up THEME: A Night under the Australian Sky Polystyrene replica of giant road signs (see image: banana, shrimp, koala and fish) Australian and Chinglish signs In keeping with the theme for this room: the ceiling will be covered in stars (see image) Production Items :Polystyrene replicas, road signs, dangling starsProduction Items :Polystyrene replicas, road signs, dangling stars

Ballroom Set-Up

Ballroom Setup Ballroom Decoration LED Floor (Optional)

Table Decorations THEME: Option 1: Mini Weber bbq (filled with tea lights) Option 2: Mini wine barrel (branded with Australian wine names) Option 3: Silver-sprayed lanterns Extras: Allen's lollies, miniature Aussie animals or red desert sand Production Items: Mini Weber bbq, mini wine barrel, red sand

Table Decorations

Fundraising Games Sticky Frog Target Game A target board with different sized targets will be set up and the object of the game is to throw sticky frogs, the smaller the target you hit the more points you score. Kangaroo Cruise In this challenge, teams try to cover as much ground as possible in a single jump. To get the game under way, the first guest of each team jumps from the starting line without taking a running start. The next guest jumps from the spot where his teammate landed, and so on, until everyone has had a turn. The team that advances the farthest wins! The Reptilian and Sea Critter Roundup The guests would have to search through a sand box and/or giant fishbowl full of jelly to seek a prize. This game would be fun for everyone and give them an excuse to get their hands dirty.

Fundraising Games AFL on XBOX

Fundraising Games Wheel of Fortune The concept is similar to the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ but instead of dollar on the wheel, it will be different Australian icons/landmarks as prize categories

Fundraising Games Obstacle Game (Optional)

Provisional Budget

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