The Brief:

Western Australia’s The City of Rockingham were preparing to usher in 2026 in style with a large-scale New Year’s Eve celebration on the scenic Rockingham Foreshore.

As part of the 2025/2026 Summer Series, New Year’s Eve required a headline act with broad appeal, strong recognition, and the ability to unite families, young people, and music lovers in one shared celebration. The city sought an artist capable of anchoring a full evening of programming while elevating the overall experience at the vibrant coastal location.

The Collaboration:

acta’s streamlined approach helped to connect The Event Mills’s Jesse Wilson directly with Sheppard’s representative at IMC Agency.

Working within the acta platform, Jesse was able to efficiently coordinate the New Year’s Eve headline performance, managing communications, event details, and booking requirements in one place. Overall, acta supported clear collaboration across all stakeholders and ensured the headline booking aligned seamlessly with the wider event program.

The Outcome:

Sheppard delivered a high energy headline set on the Rockingham Foreshore, performing a crowd pleasing selection of their biggest hits including Geronimo and Coming Home. Set against the shoreline, their performance brought the foreshore to life as the celebration built toward midnight. As an exciting and widely loved act, Sheppard provided the perfect soundtrack to ring in 2026, creating a memorable moment for the community and visitors alike.

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