Dream big and live large: A tribute to events organiser David Grant
Yesterday saw the passing of one of Australia’s most respected events organisers David Grant. His death is being mourned by many in the industry and here Prue MacSween and Stuart Gregor pay tribute to a man who dreamt big and lived large.
David Grant was probably Australia’s greatest event producer and quite possibly the best the world has seen. A restless, quick-witted, incisive, creative and ruthlessly funny individual, David passed away Monday December 14 from a brain tumor. He was 55.
David grew up in Killarney Heights on Sydney’s northern beaches in a family of ordinary means. His work took him into the world of kings, queens, presidents and billionaires.
Vale to one of the industry’s good guys, so sad. Many years ago I had the pleasure of working with David on a 75th anniversary corporate event for 3000 people. He came up with a fantastic theme and delivered a flawless event. Great laughs along the way, too.
Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
David was the ultimate professional – highly creative, always delivered and extremely easy to work with. He will be sorely missed.
David Grant was an events legend. His energetic and creativity will continue to inspire generations of rising stars in the events sector well into the future.
the very moment where immense sadness and profound loss meets the exhilaration of acknowledging one of the great lives lived is the exact dichotomy and loud/soft drama that defined DG’s work. He was a great inspirational figure and will remain forever so…his works were more temporary than Banksy but his vision and energy will burn brighter than paint will ever stain RIP XXX