Event Profile – what we have done….
What follows is a list of key Julie Crown Productions ™ clients and projects, in no specific order, describing briefly
in each case the nature of our involvement:
University of Cape Town:
Energy and Development Research Centre (EDRC):
 SADC/ESAMI Workshop
Co-ordinator
 The Energy White Paper Colloquium
A top-level event aimed at key decision makers in government, the energy sector and academia
Fundraiser and Co-ordinator
 Rural Energy Programme: International researcher’s visit to Cape Town
Social Events Co-ordinator
 SADC Workshop: EDRC and CDG (Carl Duisberg Gemeinschaft)(Berlin, Germany)
Co-ordinator
 EDRC 10 Year Anniversary
Event Co-ordinator and Fund-Raiser
 Energy and Development Studies Dinner
Event Co-ordinator of top level energy sector dinner at the Whale Well, The South African Museum
 Energy and Development Studies Dinner
Event Co-ordinator of conference banquet, Groot Constantia
1996
1997
1998
1998
1999
2000
2002
Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR):
 “Light Weapons & Peace building Conference”, hosted by CCR and International Alert (UK)
1997
Co-ordinator of workshop and social events
 “The Senior Government Conflict Resolution Training Programme”
1997
A 5-day programme for 25 participants involved in the fields of domestic and international conflict in
Sub-Saharan Africa, facilitated by internationally recognised conflict resolution experts with experience
At a senior government level.
Co-ordinator of workshop and social events
School of Economics (The Budget Project):
 “The Economics of Tobacco Control – Towards an optimal policy mix”
A large International Conference hosted by UCT and the Medical Research Council
Sponsored by the International Tobacco Initiative, the Rockefeller Foundation,
The Swedish International Development Co-operative Agency,
Institut Universitaire de Médècine Sociale et Preventive and the World Bank, (200 delegates)
Conference Organiser
1998
The SA College of Music:
 The South African Jazz Educators Conference in collaboration with the Association of International
Jazz Educators Hosted by UCT and Centre of Jazz & Popular Music, University of Natal
1996
 College Big Band concert at Spier Amphitheatre
1997
Concert Co-ordinator, Media
The Baxter Theatre Complex:
 Research project into the viability of in-bound tour operators using the Baxter Theatre as a tour
destination for themed parties and concerts
Parliament of South Africa:
 Book launch for the Deputy Speaker, Frini Ginwala
Entertainment Co-ordinator
 Gerald Morkel, Cape Premier’s Draft Dinner
Entertainment Co-ordinator
Julie Crown Productions cc™ - Event Profile as at January 2003 – see www.eventmanage.co.za
1997
2000
2000
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The SA Museum and SAMANCOR:
 Launch of the West Coast Fossil Park, Langebaanweg
Co-ordinator of the event, media launch, pro deo performance by Pieter-Dirk Uys, liaison with
inister Pallo Jordan and his office
!Xu & Khwe CPA (Smitsdrift Khoi San Community):
 Launch of Kamatoka Montebello Shop, Newlands
Co-ordination of the event, media strategy, public relations, liaison with Minister of Trade and
Industry, Alec Erwin and his office.
British American Tobacco SA:
 B.A.T. Sports day (500 pax), Stellenbosch
Project Manager for the event
 B.A.T. Sports days (500 pax), Stellenbosch
Project Manager for the event
1998
2000
2000
2001
De Beers:
 Research project examining stress in the workplace at Venetia Mine, Musina, Limpopo Valley.
2003
 Event manager and community development consultant for their company wide Wellness Programme
intervention (October-December).
 Produced and directed an industrial theatre piece with two Wits students which underlined the
Programme’s content
BMW South Africa:
 Launch of 3 series BMW:
Venue Scout, Entertainment Co-ordinator and Manager of musicians at the:
(i) Dealership launch, Killarney Race Course
(ii) Media launch dinner at the Waterfront
 Launch of 3 series BMW:
Selection of artist and co-ordination of Beezy Bailey sculpture exhibition,
BMW Pavilion, Cape Town
 Launch of BMW Z3:
Entertainment Co-ordinator and Band Manager
 Red Cross Children’s Hospital Charity Dinner, sponsored by BMW
Entertainment Co-ordinator and Band Manager
1996
1998/9
1999
2001
Barnard Jacobs Mellet:
 Co-ordinated children's entertainment for a Family Day aimed at 300 of clients and approximately
150 children in Franschoek.
 Co-ordinated children's entertainment for a National Sports Day
 Assisted with venue search and general co-ordination for a National Family Day
2000
2000
2001
Coronation Management Company:
 National Road Show to launch 3 new unit trust funds
1998
Co-ordinator of the live entertainment programme and manager of all performers, sound and lighting
technicians in each city centre (venues: The Rotunda, The Royal Hotel, Gallagher Estate)
 Staff Party
2000
Co-ordinator of live entertainment programme
 10 Year Anniversary Party
2002
Co-ordinator of live entertainment programme for road show to Cape Town and Johannesburg
(in progress)
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GENSEC:
 Financial Analysts dinner at the Lanzerac Manor and Winery (May)
Entertainment co-ordinator and manager of artists
 AGM, Banking Seminar and dinner at the Lanzerac Manor and Winery (June)
Venue search, co-ordinator of VIP's and sports personalities, wine makers, performing artists,
sourcing and packaging of corporate gifts.
 Launch of off-shore Unit Trusts, Cape Town (May)
Provided voice of air-hostess in the aircraft bound for Dublin Ireland, part of the presentation
 Corporate Dinner for Sanlam
Venue search, co-ordinator, performing artists, sourcing and packaging of corporate gifts.
Investec Banking:
 Dinner for staff at V&A Waterfront
Entertainment co-ordinator
 Dinner for clients at the V& A Waterfront
Entertainment co-ordinator
 Dinner for clients at the V& A Waterfront
Entertainment co-ordinator
 Dinners for `high net worth’ clients at Fancourt Hotel, George
Entertainment co-ordinator for two top level dinners
1999
1999
2000
2001
2000
2000
2004
2004
Jo’bourg Accueil (French Ex- patriot Organisation) :
 Event Consultant and supplier of entertainment at Soiree for French Ambassador and other
diplomatic guests
2005
Nedbank Arts and Culture Trust:
 Consultancy Role
2004
Nutrihealth:
 Event Manager for new products launch in Durban
2005
Standard Chartered Bank:
 Dinner for clients at the Rosebank Hyatt
Entertainment co-ordinator
2004
Vodacom:
 Standard Merchant Bank dinner for Cape Town clients, Lichtenstein Castle, Hout Bay (May)
Co-ordinated entertainment programme
2000
David Philip Publishers:
 Fundraiser for “Beyond the Blues – Township Jazz through the 60’ties and 70’ties"
by Basil Breakey and Steve Gordon
1995/6
Formata Consulting:
 Venue search, co-ordination of launch and media.
2000
Mondi Paper:
 Print Media SA Gala Dinner, Stellenbosch
Entertainment Co-ordinator
2000
BHP Steel Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. with Fielders Steel Roofing:
 BHP Colorbond Roofing Launch to building industry
Julie Crown Productions cc™ - Event Profile as at January 2003 – see www.eventmanage.co.za
1998
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Amayeza Abantu (Pty) Ltd. - Medicines and Health Technologies:
1999
 On-X Heart Valve National Launch
Advisor to Dr Chris Hugo-Hamman on the launch as a whole
Co-ordinator of launch to Cape Town cardio-thoracic surgeons and cardiologists, hosting two world-class
American researchers from the Medical Carbon Research Institute, Texas
Conservation Corporation Africa:
1999
 Millenium CD project
Researched possibility of making an African (Tourist) music compilation CD to be
given away to guests on safari – project aborted - project manager
Constantia Uitsig:
 Ten-year Anniversary Party, Constantia
Entertainment: Producer and Co-ordinator
2000
International Clients:
British High Commission, Cape Town Residence:
 New Year’s Eve Party
1994
Julie Crown as Lead Singer with ensemble
 New Year’s Eve Party
1996
Julie Crown as Lead Singer and Manager of the Julie Crown Ensemble
 Duke of Kent’s Visit – banquet with performance by Jimmy Dludlu and “C-Based Collective”
1997
Producer, Co-ordinator and Agent
University of Seattle Washington:
1998/9
 Comparative Histories of Ideas – South African field trip
Setting up of accommodation for 30 visiting students and acting as an advisor on social and cultural events
Natural Resource Defence Council, New York:
 South African fieldtrip (Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban)
1999
Setting up of accommodation for 7 American energy researchers, co-ordinating social programmes,
transport etc.
The Shell Foundation, UK:
 G8 task-force Rural Electrification Outreach meeting.
2001
Co-ordination, travel, accommodation for workshop hosted by EDRC and co-funded by Eskom
(30 delegates)
Fashion Edge, LA, USA:
 Media Assistant to Veronica Viljoen-Sims in covering the SA Fashion Week, Johannesburg
2003
XCD Ltd, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK:
 Provided a 2 week relocation programme to an American consultant and his Chilean wife
2005
arriving in Cape Town. This work was done under the Soft Landing Services banner, a subsidiary of JCP
Other:
Entertainment for various wine launches on Western Cape wine estates, 21st and 40th birthday parties, wrap
parties in the film industry, and other private functions where the entertainment programme has been provided
e.g. The Julie Crown Ensemble, d.j.'s, dance bands, township choirs, bagpipers, marimba players, classical
diva’s both young and old.
Julie Crown promotes young up and coming performers, endeavouring to expose clients to the latest and
most exciting arrivals on the South African live music and arts scene.
Julie Crown Productions cc™ - Event Profile as at January 2003 – see www.eventmanage.co.za
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