The Brief:

The CCS Melbourne Commerce Ball is the signature annual celebration of the Commerce Students’ Society at the University of Melbourne, drawing thousands of students for a night of connection, celebration, and live entertainment.

This year marked the society’s 100-year centenary, a milestone that called for a major celebration set to be hosted at The Palladium at Crown. The black-tie evening was set to celebrate a century of legacy and community, featuring an elegant dinner and a surprise headline act set to round out the evening.

The Collaboration:

For an occasion of this scale, the CSS team wanted a DJ with the popularity and presence to lift the crowd and turn the centenary into a true celebration. Event Executive Lewis Brookie turned to acta, connecting directly with Mushroom Booking Agency to enquire about Melbourne-based dance music producer CRUSH3d for the centenary celebration finale.

The booking process ran seamlessly using acta, with all contracts, riders, and key documents managed in-platform, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and transparency across every stage of coordination. Communication between the CSS team and CRUSH3d’s representatives remained consistent and efficient, while final technical arrangements with Crown Melbourne were handled smoothly, ensuring confidence that the event would run flawlessly from start to finish.

The Outcome:

A highlight of the evening, CRUSH3d’s high-impact and dynamic set of electronic and house anthems filled the dancefloor and kept the energy soaring as the celebration came to a close.

The 2025 Commerce Ball was a sold-out evening of the Commerce Students’ Society’s 100-year centenary, with more than 2,000 students filling Crown’s Palladium for a night of dining, and entertainment.

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