​​Executive Producer & Creative Strategy

High‑level leadership for productions and festivals that require clarity, vision and strategic oversight.

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Services include:

• Executive Producer support for touring shows, festivals and major events
• Strategic planning, budgeting and delivery oversight
• Creative direction support and artistic alignment
• Stakeholder management across creative, technical and government partners
• Risk management and operational problem‑solving
• Long‑term planning for multi‑year projects and festival growth

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Touring Managment & Production Leadership

Brendan designs, produces and delivers touring productions that are creatively ambitious, technically robust and operationally seamless. With nearly three decades of experience across theatres, arenas, festivals, and regional circuits, he ensures every show moves smoothly from concept to curtain call.​

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Services include:

• End‑to‑end touring show management (national, regional, multi‑state)
• Creative and technical integration for new or existing productions
• Cast, crew, and touring team leadership
• Travel, accommodation and logistics coordination
• Load‑in, load‑out and venue transition planning
• Touring documentation, schedules and operational systems

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Festival Direction & Event Leadership

Brendan brings structure, creativity and calm authority to complex festival environments. He leads multi‑venue programs, extended seasons, and large‑scale events with precision, vision, and deep operational understanding.

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Services include:

• Festival production management and executive oversight
• Multi‑show, multi‑venue coordination
• Programming support and artist integration
• Extended season planning and delivery
• Stakeholder, community and tourism engagement
• On‑site leadership during festival periods

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Regional Cultural Strategy & Tourism Activation

Specialising in regional cultural development, Brendan helps councils and communities transform events into long‑term cultural assets that drive visitation, economic impact and local identity.

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Services include:

• Event and festival revitalisation for councils and tourism bodies
• Cultural strategy development and long‑term planning
• Tourism‑aligned event design and audience experience mapping
• Regional touring models and community engagement frameworks
• Economic and cultural impact planning
• Advisory support for regional arts organisations

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Additional Services

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Promoter & Venue Partnership Support

A trusted partner to promoters and venues, Brendan brings deep operational knowledge and a collaborative approach to complex touring and event environments.

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Services include:

• Promoter‑side tour coordination and delivery
• Scheduling optimisation to maximise audience reach
• Venue liaison, contract management, and relationship building
• On‑site leadership during performance seasons
• Venue fit‑out, upgrades, and operational improvements

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Technical & Operational Coordination

Ensuring every production meets professional standards safely, efficiently and consistently.

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Services include:

• Technical advance planning and documentation
• Venue and technical coordination
• Compliance, safety, and operational oversight
• Tailored solutions for diverse venues and touring conditions

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Merchandising & Retail Operations

Commercially strong, creatively aligned merchandise programs for touring shows, festivals and live events.

 

Services include:​

• Merchandise strategy for tours, seasons and festivals
• Product range planning and curation
• Pricing, margin analysis and sales forecasting
• Supplier sourcing, production coordination and quality control
• Logistics, freight and stock distribution

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Consultancy & Touring Advisory

Targeted consultancy for producers, councils, and organisations seeking expert guidance.

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Services include:

• Touring feasibility and readiness assessments
• Operational reviews and production audits
• Strategic advice for scaling productions or festivals
• Problem‑solving support for high‑risk or complex projects
• Advisory support for regional cultural development

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Mentoring & Industry Development

Supporting the next generation of producers, tour managers and festival leaders.

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Services include:​

• Mentoring for emerging producers and coordinators
• Leadership support for production and festival teams
• Knowledge sharing and best‑practice development
• Professional development workshops and coaching

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Whether you’re developing a touring production, growing a festival, or elevating the cultural impact of your region, Brendan Shipley brings experience, integrity, and imagination to every project.

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Get in touch to discuss how we can shape your next show, festival, or cultural initiative.

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Let’s Work Together

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