4.10.3 Work with neighbouring Not active This is a long term action. Preliminary discussions have No change. councils and the NSW occurred with a range of stakeholders and continue Government to help on an opportunistic basis, however no clearly establish a major new preferred site has been identified. outdoor event space for the Sydney area. 4.10.4 Advocate to the NSW In progress See notes for Action 1.2.2 See notes for Action 1.2.2 Government for greater clarity and consistency in the user-pays policing process, including introducing provisions that take into account the operating history of event proponents. No change. Martin Place is a hireable public space 4.10.5 Investigate the feasibility of Not active There are currently limitations on the programming of open to event producers. Development of holding a program of performance in Martin Place that do not make strategies for managing use of Martin Place, and regular and ongoing free lunchtime concerts viable. Investigation of the public space in the City more broadly, will occur as lunchtime concerts in the feasibility of concerts will occur in tandem with the part of the development of the City’s Cultural Martin Place amphitheatre development of strategies for managing use of Martin Infrastructure Plan. featuring emerging Sydney Place, and public space in the City more broadly. bands and musicians. The City regularly provides employment opportunities for emerging and established musicians and performers through its events and programs, such as Art & About, Sydney New Year’s
4.10.3 Work with neighbouring councils and the NSW Government to help establish a major new outdoor event space for the Sydney area. Not active This is a long term action. Preliminary discussions have occurred with a range of stakeholders and continue on an opportunistic basis, however no clearly preferred site has been identified. No change. 4.10.4 Advocate to the NSW Government for greater clarity and consistency in the user-pays policing process, including introducing provisions that take into account the operating history of event proponents. In progress See notes for Action 1.2.2 See notes for Action 1.2.2 4.10.5 Investigate the feasibility of holding a program of regular and ongoing free lunchtime concerts in the Martin Place amphitheatre featuring emerging Sydney bands and musicians. Not active There are currently limitations on the programming of performance in Martin Place that do not make lunchtime concerts viable. Investigation of the feasibility of concerts will occur in tandem with the development of strategies for managing use of Martin Place, and public space in the City more broadly. No change. Martin Place is a hireable public space open to event producers. Development of strategies for managing use of Martin Place, and public space in the City more broadly, will occur as part of the development of the City’s Cultural Infrastructure Plan. The City regularly provides employment opportunities for emerging and established musicians and performers through its events and programs, such as Art & About, Sydney New Year’s
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