Grande Experiences

🌟 EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY !! 🌟 We are looking for a bold Commercial Partnerships Manager to join our team and help us drive the development of our groundbreaking, new world multi-sensory, immersive experiences around the globe. At Grande Experiences, we’re not just pioneers of immersive storytelling; we’re visionaries igniting curiosity and wonder through spectacular art, culture, nature, and science experiences for all. If you are an experienced professional with a flair for business development, a commercial mindset and a passion for innovation, we’d love to hear from you! https://lnkd.in/gTNsUQGi

Grande Experiences is delighted to announce Erin Lightfoot's appointment as our new CEO. Erin brings a wealth of experience to the team from her successful career and notable board roles in the tourism, events, marketing, and advertising sectors, including as Executive Advisor at HERO Agency, CEO at The Victorian Tourism Industry Council and Magnum Opus Partners, and as a Board Director at Zoos Victoria and Cultural Attractions of Australia. As a progressive and dynamic leader, Erin is well-placed to take Grande Experiences to new heights while consolidating its position as the world leader in immersive storytelling. Her unique skill of building lasting relationships will strengthen existing partnerships and forge new ones to further Grande’s strategic vision of bringing immersive art, science, and culture experiences to life in existing and emerging markets. Erin is eager to identify growth opportunities across the globe through mutually rewarding partnerships that make art accessible to more people more often. Please join us as we warmly welcome Erin to the Grande Experiences family.   #grandeexperiences #immersiveexperience #immersiveart #digitalart #multisensory #artexperiences #Immersivespaces

Some experiences stand out more than others, and none are more exceptional than the beautiful Connection. As an Australian company, this stunning experience holds a special place in our hearts. We are thrilled to announce that Connection won two awards at the Time Out Melbourne Arts & Culture Awards last night: ❤️ People's Choice Best Art Exhibition 2024 ❤️ Critics' Choice Impact Award 2024 The teams at Grande Experiences and THE LUME Melbourne were ably assisted by several individuals who also poured their hearts and souls into this project. We would especially like to shout out to the following for their expert contributions. - Adam Knight - Margo Ngawa Neale - Wayne Qulliam - Rhoda Roberts AO - Kate Constantine - Sarrita King - Mark Olive - Rachel and Alex Ischenko We would also like to thank the National Museum of Australia for their collective involvement. Most importantly, we thank all the artists involved who trusted us with their stories. This collective effort created a deeply impactful celebration of First Nations culture. Receiving both the People's Choice Award and the Critics' Impact Award is a true reflection of the hard work and passion that the Grande and THE LUME Melbourne teams have for this powerful and beautiful experience. #Connection #Immersiveart #THELUMEMelbourne #TimeOut #TimeOutMelbourne #ArtsandCultureAwards2024 https://lnkd.in/gGcRDwWP https://lnkd.in/gqSJxkJu

We are honoured to be nominated for two Time Out Melbourne Arts & Culture Awards and to be recognised alongside the other incredible nominees. ❤️ Best Museum Exhibition for Leonardo da Vinci - 500 Years of Genius ❤️ Best Art Exhibition for Connection Melbourne is an important hub for artists and creatives to thrive in, and we love being part of the cultural community. Congratulations to everyone THE LUME Melbourne and Grande for their hard work, passion and dedication in bringing these two truly magical experiences to life. https://lnkd.in/gUfpaT74 https://lnkd.in/g9V_gJEW #TimeOut #TimeOutMelbourne #TO #ArtsAndCultureAwards2024 #ImmersiveArt #connection #LDV500 #LeonardodaVinci

This weekend, we witnessed the spectacular opening of Grande's Monet & Friends Alive at Gardens By The Bay in Singapore as we've never seen it before. Visitors are immersed in a stunning outdoor recreation of Monet's garden at Giverny, complete with a beautiful replica of his house. As they move indoors, they're treated to Grande's breathtaking Monet & Friends Alive immersive experience. Congratulations to our hardworking in-house creative and production teams, and Singaporean partners on an incredible immersive experience for all the senses. https://lnkd.in/gKAkY5ZY #MonetAndFriendsAlive #GardensByTheBay #ImmersiveExperience #GrandeExperiences #Monet

THE LUME Melbourne recently hosted another culinary spectacle! The Second Supper returned with 400 Gradi’s Johnny Di Francesco. In an incredible and unique immersive dining setting, guests enjoyed a delectable four-course menu with paired wines. Johnny served his world-renowned Italian cuisine against the stunning backdrop of Renaissance masterpieces and operatic scores. This fantastic immersive dining experience is just one of many stunning opportunities a LUME space can offer. https://lnkd.in/gRxvP9bh #TheSecondSupper #THELUMEMelbourne #400Gradi #JohnnyDiFrancesco #immersivedining #THELUME

Taipei is the latest city to experience Leonardo da Vinci's genius. The immersive experience, Leonardo da Vinci—500 Years of Genius, has just opened at Warehouse No. 1, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei. Congratulations to our partners and incredibly hard-working in-house production team on a super successful opening. The popular experience features immersive art, machine inventions from Museo Leonardo da Vinci, Rome and interactive AI experiences, all in a flexible modular format ideal for a variety of venue shapes and sizes. #LeonardoDaVinci #500YearsOfGenius #Taipei #STEAM #ArtAndScience

Grande's talented and passionate in-house visitor experience team create compelling storytelling through the fusion of technology and immersive art. In our latest article, Andrew Montague and Isabelle See-Tho explain how technology acts as both the canvas and the art, creating engaging environments like THE LUME. Explore the dance between physical space and digital content and how new tools are shaping the future of immersive experiences. Full article here: Link: https://lnkd.in/g_Vw4GQh

We're thrilled to announce a new partnership with Swinburne University of Technology to revolutionise Immersive Media education! Students will be given unprecedented and unparalleled real-world industry experience through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities by engaging directly with our world-class professionals and digital gallery. We're excited to nurture the next generation of creative minds and shape the future of the creative arts industry. #EducationInnovation #ImmersiveMedia #GrandeExperiences #THELUMEMelbourne #SwinburneUniversity

Grande Experiences collaborates with Chester Zoo, the most visited UK attraction outside of London. Our partnership has produced awe-inspiring immersive content from the natural world with a compelling conservation message in line with the Zoo's outreach initiatives. So far, the collaboration has produced two popular immersive experiences attracting over 1 million visitors - Planet Shark and Native, with more to come. Displayed in a transformed disused ape house, the unconventional space has been optimised for a unique visitor journey that complements zoo attractions. https://lnkd.in/gsfdQ87b #grandeexperiences #thelume #ChesterZoo #immersiveexperience #immersiveart #digitalart #multisensory