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Honey Pot HIVE

The Honey Pot HIVE is a key networking show during Adelaide Fringe. Here's everything you need to know about where and when they happen, and how to get there.

Where & When Are Honey Pot HIVES?

HIVEs will now take place every week of the festival on Thursday afternoons from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

HIVE #1 - Thursday 26 Feb

HIVE #2 - Thursday 5 March

HIVE #3 - Thursday 12 March

HIVE #4 - Thursday 19 March

How Do I Get There?

The Adelaide Convention Centre is situated in the heart of Adelaide on North Terrace. It's located just after the Adelaide Railway Station and is accessible by Tram (you can get off at the Railway Station stop and walk a couple of minutes down to the Centre).

  • Accessible Parking: For attendees who are driving, there are designated accessible parking spaces located on each level of Adelaide Convention Centre’s North Terrace and Riverbank carparks, enabling you to enter the Centre conveniently and without hassle. Special consideration to reduce distance of travel and cope with large volumes of traffic for disabled passengers unloading can be made by contacting the Convention Center team directly.
  • Wheelchair Access: Convenient wheelchair access is available via lifts accessing all levels. Stage ramping, portable wheelchair lifts and additional wheelchairs can all be arranged. Accessible toilets are located across all three levels of the building.
  • Car Parks: Find directions to the Riverbank & North Terrace Car Parks HERE.

About Our Spaces:

Please find a breakdown of how to access the space below. Alternatively, you can find a venue map for the Convention Centre HERE or undertake a virtual tour of the venue HERE.

City Rooms (Upper Level)

The Honey Pot HIVE's will be located in the City Rooms of the Convention Centre.

Entering Montefiore Road (Victoria Bridge): The easiest way to access this space is from the West entrance (the large doors) on Montefiore Road before Victoria Bridge. Entering through this door attendees can either:

  • Make a right and head up stairs to land directly before the City Rooms
  • Head straight into the building and to take a lift from the far wall to the upper Level. Attendees can then turn left to make their way towards the rooms.

Entering from North Terrace: Attendees can access rooms from North Terrace by entering the building through the Main (East) Entrance and walking through the building (left) to the West Side. Here attendees will need to take a lift or stairs to the Upper Level

Directions will be signposted to help direct you, and friendly volunteers in yellow T-shirts will be on hand to help.

Image of City Rooms layout at Adelaide Convention Centre

What Happens at a HIVE?

The Honey Pot HIVE is our signature speed-dating style show that draws approximately 45 to 70 Industry participants per event. Attending industry delegates from around the world will sit at dedicated tables, while artists move between the tables holding informal rotating conversations. This gives everyone a chance to talk.

When attendees are invited to sit down, you will find each Delegate has a name plate at their table. Their Headshot and QR code linked to ‘My Honey Pot’ will also be posted on a board in the foyer for artists to browse, and will help you identify who you are speaking to.

When our Speed-dating style conversations end at 3 PM, Artists and delegates will be invited to stay on for Break Out drinks until 4 PM where you can engage in more casual networking and discussions.

Run Order of the Show is as follows:

  • 1:15 PM – Delegates Arrive
  • 1:30 PM – HIVE Starts
  • 3:00 PM – HIVE Ends
  • 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Breakout Drinks (You may chat for longer with delegates or artists you’ve connected with, but there is no pressure to do so).

How To Prepare for a HIVE:

Check Out The Venue

The Adelaide Convention Centre is a large space that we understand might be difficult to navigate. Whilst we will have signs and volunteers helping guide you to the show, you can also check out the Convention Centre layout here, or take a virtual tour of the venue here.

Plan Who You’ll Talk To

With a busy show like the HIVE, it can helpful to know ahead of time who will be attending, and who you want to talk to – this is where our RSVP list comes in!

In the ‘My Honey Pot’ ‘HIVE Zone’ in AVR, you can access a list of Delegates and Artists who RSVP for a HIVE by selecting ‘View Delegates Attending’ or ‘View Artists Attending’. These links will take you to a page in the ‘Delegate Finder’ or ‘Show Finder’ where you can select user profiles to learn more about them or their shows. This way you can plan ahead of time who you want to talk to, and get an idea of who will be present at each show.

Prepare A Pitch

We understand that at a HIVE, artists may feel anxious about engaging with Delegates. One way to combat this anxiousness is to prepare your pitch before you attend. Better still, we have resources to help you do just this!

Check out our Tips for Pitching in our HIVE Resource.

Make use of our Quiet Space

Attendees should note that with so many Artist and Delegate discussions happening simultaneously, HIVE shows can become quite loud. To help provide a space away from this noise, we will have a dedicated and closed off Quiet Space located behind our FOH Desk. This space will provide a relaxing and calm sensory environment for those who might need a break during the show.

This space will be clearly labeled and for use at any time. If you cannot find the space you are welcome to speak to any staff or volunteers for directions.

Image of the Honey Pot Quiet Space Sign

Image of the Honey Pot Quiet Space Sign - Look out for this at a HIVE!

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard

Honey Pot proudly supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. Staff are trained to understand the Hidden Disability Sunflower symbol and provide support to wearers where necessary.

Summary

  • Honey Pot HIVEs are weekly speed-dating style networking shows held at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
  • Accessible parking and wheelchair access are available at the Adelaide Convention Centre, with lifts and accessible toilets on all levels.
  • Prepare for HIVEs by checking venue maps, planning who to speak with using the ‘My Honey Pot’ HIVE Zone, and preparing a pitch.
  • A dedicated Quiet Space is available at HIVEs for those needing a break from the noise.

Additional Resources

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Have a question for our friendly team? We are dedicated to making your 2024 Honey Pot experience as Fringe-tastic as possible. We welcome you to get in touch with us to discuss how we can best support you attending our shows.