Creative sector networking event with Tony Ayres
Join us for a special networking event for Maribyrnong’s artists, arts organisations and creative industries.
We invite the creative sector to come together for an inspiring evening of networking, discussion, and insights into creativity from one of Australia’s most prolific and award-winning showrunners, writers and directors, Tony Ayres.
About Tony Ayres
Tony Ayres is Executive Producer at Tony Ayres Productions, and one of the founding members of Matchbox Pictures, both of which are now owned by NBCU. Tony’s feature films and TV shows have been nominated for over one hundred Australian and international awards, and have won over sixty of these awards including an International Emmy, a BAFTA, a Golden Horse (the Asian Oscars), six AACTA awards, and six Logies.
Tony was the creator/showrunner on The Slap, Nowhere Boys and global number one Netflix hit, Clickbait. He co-created and was an Executive Producer on Glitch, Stateless, and Fires. He has Executive produced acclaimed shows such as Barracuda, Seven Types of Ambiguity, Wanted, Creamerie, The Devil’s Playground, Old School, Underground: The Julian Assange Story, The Straits, and The Family Law. In feature films, Tony directed Cut Snake, The Home Song Stories, and Walking on Water. He has also executive produced award winning feature films such as Ali’s Wedding and Lou. Most recently, Tony was Executive Producer, Showrunner and writer on upcoming Netflix series The Survivors.
Event Schedule
6–6.30pm – welcome refreshments
Enjoy a relaxed start to the event with refreshments, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow creatives in a welcoming atmosphere.
6.30–6.40pm – New Horizons: Creative Maribyrnong 2030
Find out more about New Horizons: Creative Maribyrnong 2030, a bold new strategy to support creativity and culture in our City.
6.40–7.30pm – address by Tony Ayres
Gain insights from showrunner, writer and director Tony Ayres on the role of creativity in his career, in conversation with arts journalist, Stephen A. Russell. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
7.30–8pm – networking
Increase your connections and industry knowledge by building personal and professional networks between artists, creatives, not-for-profit organisations and creative businesses.
If you require particular access provisions in order to participate in this event, please get in touch by emailing arts@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9688 0200 and ask to speak to a member of the Arts and Culture team.
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When
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Thursday, 03 July 2025 | 06:00 PM
- 08:00 PM
Location
Bluestone Church Arts Space, 8a Hyde Street, Footscray, 3011, View Map
-37.8052699,144.9005103
8a Hyde Street ,
Footscray 3011
Bluestone Church Arts Space
8a Hyde Street ,
Footscray 3011
Creative sector networking event with Tony Ayres