The Brief:

The Total Tools & Hardware Group Awards of Excellence Dinner formed the centrepiece of the 2026 Hardware Expo, welcoming almost 1,800 delegates to Adelaide for a week of connection, inspiration and celebration.

Set to be staged in the Adelaide Convention Centre Ballroom, the evening recognised outstanding member contributions across local communities. With a premium production environment and a high calibre audience, the brief called for entertainment that would open the night with impact and close it with a standout live music finale.

The Collaboration:

Katherine Nadwie Smith, Senior Events Manager at Metcash, led the entertainment strategy for the awards evening. Following a standout performance at the IGA Awards Night, the objective was to bring Kate Ceberano back and build an even stronger collaborative showcase.

Katherine moved quickly to secure Kate Ceberano, with the vision of pairing her with Dave Gleeson and Bonnie Anderson to create a premium, multi artist performance experience.

With acta, availability, negotiations and performance requirements were managed in one streamlined environment, allowing creative planning and commercial discussions to progress efficiently.

The Outcome:

The Awards of Excellence Dinner delivered a polished live entertainment experience inside the Adelaide Convention Centre Ballroom, perfectly complementing the prestige of the evening.

Kate Ceberano, Dave Gleeson and Bonnie Anderson delivered a powerful collaborative performance that brought energy and excitement to the room, providing a memorable soundtrack to a night celebrating the achievements of the Total Tools & Hardware Group network.

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