Emergence Creative Festival in Margaret River returns 24-26 March 2021

Across three nights and two days, some of the world’s most innovative minds and acclaimed speakers will share their latest revelations, inspiring delegates to tap into new ideas and skills in a series of talks and hands-on workshops at Emergence Creative Festival.

Emergence Creative Founder and Manager Trade, Tourism, Innovation & Creative Industries at the South West Development Commission, Mat Lewis, says that the ‘anti-conference’ couldn’t come at a better time.

“The year has forced us to have a break between creative festivals and we’re thrilled to confirm Emergence Creative 2021 – the withdrawals have kicked in and it gives us all something to look forward to,” Mat says.

“Emergence Creative is on track to re-congregate the creative community. We’ll engage and inspire our local and global attendees with a creative mindset – and let’s face it, with the year we’ve just had, it’s never been more important.

“Ideas can turn a business around, spark the next big thing, or be the catalyst for opportunities. And for that to happen, we need space – space in our minds and space in our surrounds, which is why Margaret River is the perfect host destination.

“It’s not all work, play is just as important and there’s no better place to play than in a beautiful wine region by a stunning coastline.”

Now in its seventh year, Emergence Creative is the festival for people in the know: an immersive anti-conference fusing culture with creative thinking, described as “the biggest shot in the arm you’ve ever had”.

Choose from either The Whole Shebang pass ($605 + 2.5% booking fee & 50c) for unlimited access to all areas of the conference, including opening night, satellite events and workshops (and maximum time to network with the creative keynotes) or a Business Time pass ($385 + 2.5% booking fee + 50c), which is suitable for those who can only want to attend the conference.

There will be individual workshop passes, satellite event tickets and content only passes available early in 2021.

Limited accommodation in Margaret River is available at Emergence hotel partners The River and Margaret’s In Town.

The River Hotel is offering delegates a 10 percent discount to room rates for the duration of festival. Situated close to the centre of Margaret River and across the road from Margaret River HEART, the venue for Emergence Creative, The River features high quality food and drinks, impressive performance and function spaces and extensive accommodation. The River will also be Emergence’s ‘Social Hub’ with all delegates offered 15% discount on all food and drinks during the festival.

In the heart of town, accommodation partner Margaret’s in Town is situated adjacent to beautiful, native forest with restaurants, cafes, wine bars, shops and art galleries located just a short stroll away. The 4-star accommodation comprises of beautifully appointed standard rooms and self-contained apartments, with free Wi-Fi, Foxtel and private balconies overlooking the pool or forest. Emergence Creative delegates are offered a 20% discount for the duration of the festival.

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