Media response - _SOUTHSTART Festival

Published on 05 March 2024

Response to Fleurieu Sun.

• The journalist asked for some comments about the council's hosting of day three of national startup festival, _SOUTHSTART, on 7 March.

Comments attributed to Mayor Moira Were

The three-day national _SOUTHSTART Festival will offer the region’s startup founders resources, inspiration and networking opportunities to help them take their businesses to the next level.

Onkaparinga’s business community punches above its weight when it comes to big ideas, unique products and services, and world-class attractions.

We’re a region that’s open for business, we have a diverse economy, a growing population, good supply chains and a history of innovation—all backed by a fantastic range of business support services, including for young entrepreneurs.

That’s why it makes perfect sense to host part of the _SOUTHSTART Festival here in the City of Onkaparinga.

After two packed days in Adelaide, the festival’s final day will see participants from across Australia head to the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast with the Untethered program. This includes a choice between small group experiences at Down the Rabbit Hole Wines, the d’Arenberg Cube, Pearl, Beresford Estate or Star of Greece.

Afterwards, they’ll be treated to a Sundowner Soiree at Chalk Hill in McLaren Vale, which will put an exclamation mark on three days of inspiring talks, insights and valuable connections.

ENDS