Event Central at Caribbean Park is throwing open its doors
| MELBOURNE’S NEWEST HOME FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS |
| Victorians have every reason to be excited by a new outdoor event and festival space set to open in January 2022 on the reimagined grounds of the once iconic Caribbean Gardens & Market, in Melbourne’s south east. In June 2020, Covid brought to an end five decades of trade for Caribbean Gardens & Market however, Event Central, as it will be known, has an ambition to once again establish a thriving hub of community entertainment; This this time in the form of outdoor events for all Victorians to enjoy. Caribbean Park, the suburb-sized development for which Event Central is only one component, is the largest and fastest growing office precinct outside of the Melbourne CBD. Caribbean Park managing director Ben Spooner enthusiastically shared, “We’re all looking forward to a new way of life in 2022, and at Caribbean Park, the launch of Event Central will coincide with the opening of our new hotel, Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park, which is great timing. Delivering quality events is what matters and that is why Event Central will be professionally and independently run by industry experts. We are very excited about seeing the place humming with people and enjoying the grounds once again”. The soon to be opened event space totals some 100 acres and features stunning and expansive, open,green space, plus a remarkable 40-acre lake. Multiple events zones will ensure a fit for all. Event Central is managed by event experts, Definitive Events; Responsible for hundreds of iconic events across Australia, with over 30 years experience. Matt Hilton, CEO of Event Central said, “We are changing the game! We know what event organisers are looking for, what makes their lives easier and how venues need to flow for patrons. We know pricing, scalability, parking, access and onsite infrastructure are all front of mind for event organisers, and that’s what we deliver in spades.” Event Central is primed to host some of Victoria’s best outdoor expos and events with a huge groundswell of interest and support already coming from event organisers. Hilton said “Testament to the interest from fellow event organisers, even prior to officially launching, we already have two big shows locked in – The Tiny Homes Expo in March and the Melbourne Outdoor Living Show in April. Event Central cannot wait to throw open the doors to a varied calendar of events for everyone to enjoy.” During these extraordinary times, Melbournians are exceedingly excited to re-emerge from their homes, and having been starved of events over the last 20 months, Victoria’s famous events calendar is primed to come back with a vengeance. Event Central at Caribbean Park is set to play a big role in that. The Event Central at Caribbean Park team is taking bookings now. Contact us on (03) 8698 2050 or [email protected] |
