ABOUT
PROGRAMS
EVENT CALENDAR
The community and industry development program at BRUDI creates a space of activation, innovation, and public value within the Brunswick Design District. Through a structured calendar of engagement, learning, and enterprise development, it exists to support industry development, business growth, community connection, leadership capacity, and partnership formation.
The program is strategically aligned with Merri-Bek Council’s objectives for creative precincts and will contribute to the long-term positioning of BRUDI as an anchor institution for place-based economic and cultural development.
The program will feature events, workshops, podcasts, tours and residencies hosted at BRUDI in each of the following categories:
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Engagement: High-visibility events that connect the general public with BRUDI through creative programming, public storytelling, and cultural activity.
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Exploration: Facilitated dialogue and learning opportunities designed to expand thinking, build networks, and expose participants to new ideas, industries, and sectors.
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Enterprise: Programs that support creatives, entrepreneurs, and founders in specific industries and verticals — including leadership development, mentoring, and public showcases.
This program framework delivers a purposeful mix of public engagement, creative exploration, and enterprise development. It is designed to reach diverse communities while providing targeted support for those already active in Brunswick’s cultural and innovation ecosystem.
The following ongoing initiatives form the backbone of the programs at BRUDI, offering consistent opportunities for connection, learning, and growth:
BRUDI 101 Small Business Support Series
Purpose: A practical education series for creatives and small businesses, covering topics like digital marketing, AI in business, and digital sovereignty.
Audience: Small businesses, young creatives, emerging entrepreneurs.
Contribution: Supports economic participation and creative experimentation; helps translate skills into viable enterprises
LEGO Serious Play Lunchtime Workshops
Purpose: Immersive leadership development using the LEGO Serious Play method.
Audience: Local leaders, creatives, and early-stage entrepreneurs.
Contribution: Fosters storytelling, systems thinking, and self-awareness in a hands-on format that supports BRUDI's enterprise objectives
Loops of Learning
Purpose: Quarterly public forums to explore key civic, social and industry themes shaping Brunswick.
Audience: General public, creative workers, local leaders.
Contribution: thought leadership; enhances civic literacy; fosters community dialogue and inclusive participation
Youth Studio and Work Placement ProgramCreative Pathways @ BRUDI
Purpose: Ongoing program for youth to explore creative careers and gain hands-on experience.
Audience: High school and tertiary students, especially from equity backgrounds.
Contribution: Builds future workforce skills; fosters leadership, industry connection, and creative confidence
Saturday Events
Purpose: Community-facing event platform for food, art, and small-scale commerce.
Audience: Local makers, food vendors, public.
Contribution: Creates economic opportunity and activation for tenants and local creatives; strengthens community identity
Soundcheck: Music Industry Skills & Development Program
Purpose: A program supporting emerging musicians, producers, and music entrepreneurs through skills development, recording access, and industry exposure.
Audience: Early-career artists, youth music creators, local producers, and cultural workers.
Contribution: Leverages BRUDI’s planned recording studio; builds music sector capacity; aligns with Brunswick’s music identity; supports youth culture and enterprise. Include workshops on self-publishing, live event production, and monetisation. Delivered in partnership with local music organisations and Screwcap Studios
Creative Residency + End-of-Year Showcase
Purpose: On-site residency culminating in a major exhibition and showcase.
Audience: Designers, civic innovators, social entrepreneurs.
Contribution: Provides space, mentorship, and visibility for place-based innovation; activates BRUDI’s spaces through creation and public celebration
