TEG brings immersive Australian Geographic experience to ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre

Australian Geographic together with TEG Live will launch the premier of the international touring event ‘Australian Geographic: Our Country Immersive Experience’ at ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre on 19th November 2022. The event is delivered through a strategic partnership with Destination NSW and is supported by Official Partner, AAT Kings.

TEG are specialists in exhibitions, entertainment and touring, with Chief Executive, Geoff Jones thrilled to bring such an innovative event to Sydney. Jones advised “this is a unique immersive exhibition and one that will bring together all Australians to appreciate the great country we live in. An exhibition for young and old, don’t miss this extraordinary event, made possible by our partners Australian Geographic, Tourism Australia, Destination NSW and AAT Kings.”

The first-of-its-kind event for Australian Geographic will feature highly crafted cinematography and a powerful 360-degree surround soundscape, the multi-sensory immersive experience showcased through impressive large format multi-screens will encourage audiences to connect to Our Country and develop a personal relationship with the natural world.

In collaboration with Australian production company, Northern Pictures and Indigenous owned and led social enterprise, Old Ways, New, ‘Our Country’ brings together natural history filmmakers alongside the stewardship of Elders, celebrated Indigenous musicians and creative technologists to create the Our Country immersive experience.

Our Country explores the natural landscapes of Australia, from rainforests, oceans and deserts, celebrating the grandeur and diversity of Australia’s wild places, with storms, lightning, fire and ice in their elemental forces. Made up of the works of 25 specialist cinematographers, Australian Geographic has created a compelling and emotional event, stimulating all those who see it to want to immerse themselves in Australia first-hand.

David Haslingden, Chair of Australian Geographic Society shared “It’s an honour to showcase Australia in all its glory. Australian Geographic, in partnership with sister company, Northern Pictures, specialise in capturing the most incredible content whether for factual or visual purpose. Our Country is something to be proud of and we want everyone to walk away feeling like they belong in this vast landscape we call home.”

Tourism Australia Managing Director, Phillipa Harrison said this was a unique opportunity for Australians and potential overseas visitors to see the breadth and diversity of Australia’s great land in one spot and added “Australian Geographic has a long tradition of showcasing the very best of Australia’s natural environment, wildlife, people and places through stunning photography and storytelling.

“Our Country will display Australia’s incredible diversity and help to drive widespread visitation by highlighting all we have to offer on a global stage.”

The experience was created by Karina Holden, UNESCO Sydney City of Film, Filmmaker of the Year and Head of Factual at Northern Pictures, in collaboration with Professor Angie Abdilla, a Palawa-Trawlwoolway woman, technologist and Founder and Chief Executive of Old Ways, New. It celebrates all parts of Australia, incorporating exquisite details of nature’s textures mapped across screens and backed by the sounds of Country.

Ben Hall, Chief Executive of AAT Kings Group enthused “AAT Kings is delighted to partner with Australian Geographic on the remarkable event - Our Country. As an iconic travel brand with more than 120 experiences across beautiful Australian country, we welcome the opportunity to showcase both the celebrated and hidden destinations in a spectacular format that is sure to whet the travel appetite.”

Our Country will be mapped over 40 impressive screens up to six metres tall. Using large screen 4K technology, motion controlled timelapse cameras and UHD aerial drones, it will be a spectacle not to be missed.

Australian Geographic Our Country Immersive Experience will be at Hall 7, ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre from 19th November 2022. Following the world premiere in Sydney, Our Country will tour internationally.

A Telstra Plus member pre-sale, including Early Bird special prices will run from 10am, 29th September through to 9am, 4th October.  Visit telstra.com/tickets for details.

Tickets go on-sale to the general public from 10am, Thursday, 6th October.

Visit www.ausgeo-ourcountry.com for further information.

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