Neon Dreams

Shannon Martinez is chef celebrated for her innovative approach to plant-based cuisine. As the founder of Smith & Daughters, the popular vegan restaurant in Melbourne, she became known for her bold, flavourful dishes that challenged perceptions of vegan food. Her work extends beyond the kitchen, with cookbooks and regular appearances on food-focused platforms, advocating for plant-based living in a delicious, accessible way.

Trolley’d redefines mobile bar experiences with a focus on sustainability, foraging and fun. Their award-winning mixologists serve cocktails crafted from ethically sourced, local botanicals—all from upcycled airline trolleys. With a retro aesthetic and eco-conscious edge, Trolley’d brings unforgettable drinks to weddings, festivals, and corporate events, and offers hands-on cocktail classes. Whether you’re sipping a lemon myrtle margarita or an Illawarra plum sour, Trolley’d proves good times and good ethics can go hand in hand.

Tortuga Studios is one of Sydney’s largest and longest-running artist-run initiatives, housing over 45 resident artists and more than 100 affiliated creatives. Based in a former brick factory, this bold, boundary-pushing collective spans film, fabrication, visual arts and performance.

Malt Shop Rollers, led by Tamsin Young, brings retro flair and high-energy fun to festivals, parties, and events with their signature roller skating rinks. Part circus, part performance, part community activation, their events create joyful, inclusive spaces where people of all ages can skate, dance, and connect. With pop-up rinks and performances at youth programs, birthdays and mitzvahs, they’ve built a reputation for turning any space into a vibrant, interactive celebration on eight wheels.