SkyCity Adelaide

Events at SkyCity recently held our biannual Showcase Event, hosting 200+ clients and guests to ‘Experience the Magic’ of our award-winning event spaces, world class food and exceptional services. Guests were treated to incredible hospitality, nonstop entertainment, and surprises throughout the evening. It was a fantastic night, and we always appreciate the opportunity to showcase the exceptional talent and attention to detail that the award-winning Events at SkyCity team delivers time and time again. We are immensely grateful to all our amazing suppliers for their continued support and helping to make the evening such a huge success! Kuma Kaaru Adelaide Expo Hire Chaircovers Over All Jarrod Walsh Matt Tarrant Entertainment Adelaide SA Staging Ever After Entertainment Nacho Films Ding Productions Meaghan Coles

What an incredible day at last week's High Tea! The conversations, connection, and care that filled the room were truly memorable. Thank you to Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson, Governor of South Australia, for her moving speech; to our host, Katrina Webb-Denis PLY OAM, for guiding us; to Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing's Professor Bridi O'Dea, Alexandra May, Pip Granfield, and Kasia Robinson for sharing their research findings and inspirations; to the courageous Suzi Evans for her honesty and vulnerability in sharing her personal story; and to Emerauld Music for captivating us with her powerful music. This event truly would not have been possible without the incredible support of Libby Rayner and our Presenting Partner, SkyCity Adelaide. The SkyCity Ballroom was the perfect setting for such a beautiful day, and the food was delicious. Thank you also to our supporting partners NW Group and The Lane Vineyard for their wonderful generosity. We are thrilled to share that we have raised $45,000! An incredible result! On behalf of all of us at Breakthrough, thank you to all those who attended to empower women's wellbeing and help create a life free from mental illness. 💜💙

Last Thursday SkyCity Adelaide was the proud Presenting Partner of Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation’s High Tea, Empowering Women’s Wellbeing in the stunning SkyCity Ballroom. We heard from an incredible range of hosts, guest speakers and panellists, including Brooke Williams, Magda Pearce, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, Avril Baynes, Katrina Webb-Denis PLY OAM, Suzi Evans, Alexandra May, Pip Granfield, Kasia Robinson and Dr Bridianne O’Dea. Discussions centred around mental health being an integral part of our wellbeing and the impacts it has on how we think, feel and act in our daily lives. For women, mental health can be influenced by a unique set of challenges that include gender roles, society pressures and life transitions. Having a strong sense of belonging and maintaining important friendships were key themes throughout the day. Thank you to the team at Breakthrough for allowing SkyCity to stage this important event, and to everyone who joined us to help raise money for Australia’s first and only foundation purely focused on raising funds to invest in life-changing mental health research. John Mannion Raquel Dillon Tom Bell Sharn Elder Ava Elder-Steele Arnold Fabriczy Kay Burton Bev Bury James Thredgold Amelia Mulcahy Chantelle Hugo (née Leaney) Megan Hales Dee Shepard Melissa Wyness Sara Rehn Ella Stratton Jodi Farley Liz Walsh NW Group Lisa Cioffi Valenti John Ryan Liz Walsh Nea Nieminen Christina Habis Michael Neal Rajat Gupta Jeenlal Mohanan Sebastian P. Russell Le Comte

On Friday 19 July SkyCity celebrated the magic of Christmas with a stunning Christmas in July ballroom event.    The SkyCity Adelaide ballroom was unmistakably festive, with exceptional food and drink served among Christmas trees, ice sculptures, and thousands of twinkling lights. Live entertainment had the crowd spellbound throughout the evening, with expert hosting by MC Jarrod Walsh, a performance by a chamber ensemble from the internationally acclaimed Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and the Lesley Williams and Dusty Lee Band providing a soundtrack for the dancefloor.    We are honoured to donate 20% of ticket sales to our charity partner for the event, the Childhood Cancer Association Inc, in support of their work supporting families of children diagnosed with cancer. Their work is invaluable to families in need, and includes a range of 30 professional services, including counselling, financial assistance, support packages, emergency accommodation, and much more.    Thanks to Rajat Gupta and the Events at SkyCity team for bringing Christmas in July to life, as well as all of our team members and partners who helped to bring the space together so spectacularly. Diageo JAKS Hire and Events Venue Productions Ever After Entertainment NW Group Meaghan Coles Mario Valenti Lisa Cioffi Jeenlal Mohanan Michael Neal Sebastian P.  Christina Habis  Nea Nieminen Melanie Mansfield  Russell Le Comte Matt Garreffa John Ryan Libby Rayner

On Friday 24 May SkyCity Adelaide was proud to present the KickStart for Kids Period Poverty Fundraiser at Sol Rooftop. The event combined elegant afternoon entertainment, Adelaide's best rooftop views, and valuable fundraising for a great cause.   KickStart for Kids Period Poverty was launched in 2021 to fund and distribute sanitary items to South Australian schools, recognising the challenges that many women and girls face accessing sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, wash facilities and waste management. KickStart for Kids now distributes over 1200 packets of sanitary items to more than 200 local and regional schools every month, with demand always on the rise.   Guests at the sold-out fundraiser enjoyed drinks and canapés, live DJ entertainment, and an exclusive fashion parade courtesy of couture+love+madness and Sunset Lover. Proceeds of a silent auction and 100% of event ticket sales will be donated to the KickStart for Kids Period Poverty program.   Thank you to the Sol Rooftop team who brought this event to life, to all the attendees who purchased tickets, and to Ian Steel and KickStart for Kids Period Poverty for championing #PeriodPower.   #AboutBloodyTime #PeriodPoverty Avril Baynes Libby Rayner Lisa Merckel Rajeet Kumar BPR Claudia Ielasi Susannah Norris Melanie Flintoff Cristina Tridente Sarika Young Charlotte Beddoes James Boulton Leah Tait Photos thanks to Cinematic Events, David Vincent Rocca, and Mika Efrat. 

Looking for the perfect way to wrap up your financial year? Why not spoil the team and celebrate Christmas in July in the SkyCity Ballroom. Indulge in an opulent evening of food and entertainment including a special performance by a chamber ensemble from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. 20% of all ticket sales will be donated to our charity partner the Childhood Cancer Association Inc. This magical event is not to be missed, purchase your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/g6agM5FW.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Avril Baynes as SkyCity's Interim Chief Operating Officer - Australia. Avril has most recently been General Manager Hospitality at SkyCity Adelaide, a role she has held since November 2023. Prior to joining SkyCity Adelaide, Avril was General Manager of the Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Australia, from November 2020 to November 2023.

In the week leading up to International Women's Day, our Winning Women Employee Resource Group pulled together a range of activation's and events to celebrate, support and recognise the incredible women that make up almost half our workforce here at SkyCity Adelaide. Our staff enjoyed sharing their pledges on our pledge wall, accessing informative health resources around Women's Health, as well as attending a beautiful staff networking event. Thank you to the Winning Women ERG for your aim to #inspireinclusion always, and to our award-winning events team for putting on such great events for our colleagues. #IWD2024 #SkyCityAdelaide

SkyCity Adelaide proudly hosted The Advertiser Sunday Mail SkyCity Woman of the Year Awards gala dinner last night, on the eve of International Women's Day 2024. This event was the culmination of a campaign to highlight exceptional South Australian women who have each contributed profoundly to their communities.   2024 Woman of the Year winner, Corporal Kbora Ali, the first woman of Afghan descent to serve in Australia’s Military, was also awarded the University of Adelaide Rising Star Award in recognition of her passion for service and her community.   One of SkyCity's top leading women and General Manager of Hospitality, Avril Baynes, presented the SkyCity Hospitality Hero award to Penley Estate head winemaker, Kate Goodman. Already honoured as 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Winemaker of the Year, Goodman has continued to inspire throughout her career in a male-dominated field, despite intense health challenges including two breast cancer diagnoses in just four years.   SkyCity Australia Chief Operating Officer, David Christian, said that hosting the awards for a fourth successive year was an honour for the organisation, and that "recognising the accomplishments of these inspiring SA women is not just a celebration of diversity and inclusion but also an investment in a brighter, more equitable future for all.”   Congratulation to all the nominees and winners of each of the six award categories. Thank you to the Events at SkyCity team for world-class hospitality in the SkyCity Adelaide Ballroom, to TheAdvertiser SundayMail for shining a light on these inspirational women, and to The Advertiser Foundation for their support through this event of the KickStart for Kids Period Poverty charity. Jess Adamson Melissa Librandi Penny Fowler Melvin Mansell Libby Rayner

Yesterday evening SkyCity Adelaide proudly presented the Sammy D Foundation's inaugural Impact Event. Guests heard an update from chair, Brett Duncanson, about the Foundation's work in 2023, the plans for the next year, and a fresh call to support ending alcohol-fuelled violence.   The Foundation is named in honour of Sam Davis, an incredible young man whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 17 when he fell victim to a one punch attack. The "Impact" Program helps to educate young South Australians about the negative impacts of violence and bullying, and teaches strategies to keep themselves and their mates safe. Yesterday’s presentation included a powerful video presentation including messages from Foundation Champion and Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency The Honourable Frances Adamson AC, and Sam’s father, Neil Davis.   Congratulations to the team, supported by Foundation ambassadors Bruce Djite, Matthew Nicks, Ollie Wines and Uncle Mickey. SkyCity Adelaide was honoured to be the presenting partner for this event and looks forward to seeing the continued Impact of the Sammy D Foundation's work in 2024. https://lnkd.in/girvQvm   #SammyDFoundation #ViolencePrevention #SammyDImpact Brigid Koenig Brett Duncanson Avril Baynes Libby Rayner David Christian