Leading experience agency GPJ Australia will produce the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Qudos Bank Arena has also been revealed as the venue for the Closing Ceremony. The venue, which has a capacity of 21,000 visitors, will welcome 500 competitors, their 1,000 family and friends and spectators for the final event of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, presented by Jaguar Land Rover.
In October 2017 it was announced the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House will host the Opening Ceremony.
GPJ was named Ceremonies producer as a result of a competitive pitch involving a number of Australia’s leading experiential agencies.
Rebecca Moran, Director Events, Invictus Games Sydney 2018, said GPJ’s proposal stood out on all levels.
“GPJ demonstrated a superior edge among the agencies involved in the pitch process,” said Moran.
“The GPJ team’s exceptional work, commitment, attention to detail, creative balance and wealth of experience working with some of the world’s most widely recognised brands could not be overlooked,” she said.
Together with Norwest (audio and lighting services) and TDC (vision services), GPJ has been approved as an Official Supplier of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018.
Caleb Bush, Managing Director, GPJ Australia, said the agency would aim to create an amazing experience for competitors and spectators alike.
“As producer of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Opening and Closing Ceremonies, we will bring the ideal mix of artistic and creative flair, impact, efficiency and technical know-how, said Bush.
“Our team is among the best in the business, delivering world-class, memorable experiences and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to achieve exactly that and more for the Games,” he said.
The Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Opening Ceremony will take place on 20 October 2018 with the Closing Ceremony to be held on 27 October 2018.