The Brief:

The Starlight Five Chefs Dinner is a renowned and iconic charity event that combines the talents of celebrated musicians with Australia's finest chefs and premium wines.

Held annually in major cities across the country, the event leaves a lasting impact on both guests and the children and families supported by the funds raised. To secure top musical talent for the Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth legs of this national event, Starlight’s National Event Manager, Danielle White, turned to acta's talent directory with over 1,500 profiles.

The Collaboration:

Needing assistance in navigating how to best approach talent for an event involving a charity, Danielle reached out to acta’s talent curation team who immediately got to work. It wasn’t long before a standout trio of feature artists were locked in with Kate Ceberano, Meg Washington, Phil Walleystack gracing the stages in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth respectively.

Liaising with multiple artists across three different events was simplified for Danielle by acta’s ability to centralise all event enquiries, communications and contracting for multiple bookings all within a single dashboard. The support of the acta team was integral to securing talent in a timely and smooth manner.

Using acta to secure talented artists for our Starlight Five Chefs Dinner, we created unforgettable moments for our valued guests. Ensuring guests have a great experience at our events is integral to raising vital funds so Starlight can continue to bring happiness to sick kids and their families. It's a beautiful partnership that has been a game changer in 2023. - Danielle White (National Events Manager, Starlight Children’s Foundation)

The Outcome:

All events across the country were a resounding success with attendees hearing inspiring stories from Starlight children, plus incredible performances from talented Australian artists. Most importantly significant funds were raised for such a remarkable charity that brightens the lives of sick children around Australia every single day.

We are grateful for our affiliation with such a remarkable charity. Thank you Starlight for the opportunity to be part of this great event for such an important cause.

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