Full sensory experience agency, The Company We Keep (The CWK), has secured the full production contract for the 2025 St Kilda Festival. This follows their successful management of the 2024 festival, and the new contract includes the possibility of extensions for up to three years.

The CWK's role in the 2024 festival involved managing the production department, overseeing 65 local suppliers, and coordinating a team of 120 event staff. For the 2025 festival, the team will expand with an additional four members joining.

"We are excited and honoured to continue our involvement with St Kilda Festival. Last year’s festival was a significant milestone for us, leading production of such a prestigious outdoor community event of this scale. Securing the contract for next year’s event, with the potential for a much longer-term partnership, is a testament to our team’s expertise and dedication. We look forward to bringing even more creative, safe and seamless experiences to the festival in 2025," said Nigel Ruffell, Director of The CWK.

The St Kilda Festival is hosted annually by the City of Port Phillip and has been running since 1980. It is one of Australia’s largest community celebrations, attracting over 350,000 people in the previous year.

"The Company We Keep truly elevated St Kilda Festival last year. Their ability to handle the intricacies of such a large-scale event, while keeping everything running smoothly, was remarkable. As a key partner, we were impressed by how they worked alongside us to enhance the technical aspects of the festival. Their collaborative approach and creative solutions ensured a seamless experience for everyone involved. We look forward to continuing to work with them, knowing they will once again deliver exceptional outcomes for the festival and its audience," said Jason Read, Director of Optical Audio Productions.

In addition to their work with the St Kilda Festival, The CWK has recently added new clients SBS in Sydney and Red Hat in Asia to its portfolio. The agency has also opened a new office in New Zealand to support its increasing number of projects in the region.