Bastion Experience connects people and brands with experiences and emotions.
We create strategic partnerships and brand experiences that real people want to talk about, creating work that excites people and our team.
Bastion Experience has grown to become one of Australia’s leading experts for brands across sponsorships, partnerships and experiential. We strive to help brands stand out by developing ideas that are different, distinct and at times disruptive.
At Bastion Experience ‘ideas’ are all-encompassing; from brand partnerships and sponsorship strategy to creative development and production & execution. We’re a one-stop-shop for brands and rights-holders.
Our Services
We tackle complex challenges in the sports and entertainment ecosystem, delivering strategic insights and holistic solutions for brands and rights holders.
Our team identifies and cultivates meaningful relationships that align with our clients' business objectives.
We leverage our expertise to maximize sponsorship rights and ensure authentic engagement.
We create integrated, data-driven experiences that place the consumer at the center, ensuring impactful messages resonate at every touchpoint.
We bring partnerships and campaigns to life with compelling creative strategies.
Our Work
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Our Team
Matthew McCann
Experience Managing Director AU
Matthew McCann Experience Managing Director AU
Originally starting off in the mail room at McCann Erickson as a youngster, Matt went on to be one of the youngest B&T 30-Under-30 winners. Before joining Bastion, Matt had a four year stint as Global Chief Operating Officer at a brand consulting agency. And before that he held the role of General Manager – Media and Sponsorship at Telstra from 2012 to 2015 managing a massive portfolio across 325 markets nationally.
Rohan Sawyer
Managing Director, QLD
Rohan Sawyer Managing Director, QLD
A leader across the sports and entertainment industry for over a decade. A focus on delivering strategic outcomes while challenging the norm with innovation.
Lizzie McManus
General Manager
Lizzie McManus General Manager
Originally from sunny Queensland, Lizzie brings over 10 years of experience developing global brand strategies and organising and managing teams to deliver integrated and interconnected brand stories. She has worked with clients across North America, Western Europe and Australia for brands such as Diageo, Optus and Snapchat.
Bridget O’Sullivan
Group Client Director
James Bartold
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Kelly McCarthy
Head of Experiential Production
Gus Magee
Creative Director
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