The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) has appointed The Big Group as the Museum’s new functions and venue hospitality partner.
The Big Group will commence renovations at MCA Australia from mid-May and plan to open the first phase of its hospitality offer in June alongside the revitalised event and venue spaces, offering a contemporary vision for food and beverage offerings across the Museum.
The new MCA cafe will open in mid-June on the ground floor of the building, which will have a harbourside view. The second phase of the new hospitality offer will be on level 4 and opens in September.
The Big Group employs 1,200 staff across eventing, logistics, creative, food production, planning, sales and marketing, and business management. The Big Group is well known for its partnerships with many of Australia’s most significant events including the Grand Prix, the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Australian Open and AFL. This partnership marks the first time The Big Group has collaborated with a major art Museum in Sydney.
Bruce Keebaugh, founder and owner of The Big Group said, ‘We are incredibly excited to partner with The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and to bring innovative ideas and our expertise to the Museum, delivering the art of Australian hospitality via world-class, exceptional food and hospitality to visitors, partners and clients. MCA Australia is a globally recognised cultural destination in Sydney. We want to establish a place where great art and great food co-exists, and where visitors can engage more deeply with both, whilst enjoying the magnificent views of Warrane, Sydney Harbour at Circular Quay.’
Suzanne Cotter, Director, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia said, ‘We could not be happier to be working with The Big Group as we look to ensure the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is one of Sydney’s great cultural destinations. With our exceptional location at Tallawoladah and a gateway to The Rocks Precinct and Sydney’s CBD, we want every visitor to the MCA Australia to have the opportunity to encounter the best Australia can offer, from the art we present to the sense of welcome and inclusivity for all as a truly contemporary cultural experience.’