THE SEARCH IS ON!
The 2025 shortlist has been announced - tickets are on sale now!
The APAC Search Awards 2025 takes place at Zinc at Fed Square in Melbourne on Thursday 30 January 2025!
Event Guest Information
Approximate Running Order
18:30
Drinks Reception
19:30
Welcome Speeches
19:45
Dinner
21:30
Awards
00:00
Event Close
Dress Code – Evening Wear! We want you to feel fabulous and totally yourself, so bring your personal style and let it shine through as you get ready to celebrate with us!
Menu
Starter
San Danielle Prosciutto served with Roasted Peppers, Yoghurt, Spiced Paprika Oil & a Herb Crumb (GF)Vegetarian Starter
Ramarro Farm Vegetables served with Pickled, Chargrilled, Silken Tofu & a Smoked Paprika Dressing (GF, VG)Main
Grilled Beef Eye Fillet served with Boulangère Potato, Charred Broccolini, Burnt Butter Yoghurt & Red Wine Jus (GF) (served medium)Vegetarian Main
Spiced Eggplant served with Chilli, Capsicum, Grilled Greens and Toasted Seeds (GF, VG)Side Dish
Cumin Roasted Carrots, Toasted Fennel Seeds & Honey Dressing (V, GF)Dessert
Golden Gaytime Cheesecake served with Malted Biscuit Crumb, Toffee Sauce & Salted Popcorn (V)Any dietary requests, food allergies or access requirements should be submitted during the booking process or alternatively sent to maia.king@dontpanicprojects.com by Tuesday 14th January 2025. Requests received after this cannot be guaranteed.
Ticket Prices
Booking Details
Please note: tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. All payments are due in advance of the event to secure tickets. This event is ticketless. If you have received a confirmation email from your booking, simply turn up on the night and your name will be on the table plan with details of your seating arrangement.CANCELLATIONS
We regret that refunds cannot be made if tickets are cancelled within 28 days of the event.
Your Host
Nazeem Hussain has fast become one of the biggest stars of Australian comedy, and a much loved television and radio personality.Nazeem’s Netflix special Nazeem Hussain: Public Frenemy, filmed
in Montreal at the Just For Laughs Festival, started streaming globally in 2019, introducing Nazeem to a legion of new fans, and critical acclaim. Funny Or Die, and Chortleboth listed Nazeem’s special amongst their favourites.
Stand-up comedy is Nazeem’s, first love. He won the Best Newcomer Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and has twice been nominated for the Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer. 2019 saw Nazeem perform ‘Basic Idiot’, his fifth consecutive stand-up tour, to his largest ever audiences in every major Australian city, and then some. He also supported Aziz Ansari on his 2019 Australia tour.
In 2024, Nazeem toured his brand new show, Totally Normal, to sold
out audiences throughout Australia and New Zealand, appeared on the premiere Australian season of Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee.
Looking ahead to 2025, Nazeem will tour his new show, You Paid for This, throughout Australia and New Zealand and will be seen on our TV screens on SBS’s Great Australian Road Trips alongside Melissa Leong and will star in ABC’s new series, Role of A Lifetime, alongside Kate Ritchie.
The Venue
Zinc at Fed Square
Venue Address
Cnr Princes Walk, Russell St Ext, VIC 3000, Australia A statement piece set amongst tranquil gardens, Zinc at Fed Square has an undeniable sense of modernity and style.Getting There
BY CAR OR TRAM
CAR | Enter Fed Square car park via the Russell Street extension turning left into the car park. Proceed to lifts and take lift to level 1. Upon exiting the lift, turn left to leave the car park. Head right up ramp to the Zinc entrance. TRAM | Exit tram at Russell Street Stop 6. Proceed by foot along Russell Street extension towards Yarra River. Take stairs on right down to River Terrace.TAXI
Proceed to end of Russell Street extension. Take stairs on right down to River Terrace level. Zinc’s entrance is located to the right of the staircase.BY TRAIN/ TRAM
TRAIN | Exit Flinders Street Station at Swanston Street. Cross the road and walk along River Terrace (Yarra River level), passing Fed Square until you reach Zinc on your left - approximately 300m. TRAM | Exit tram at Flinders Street Stop 13. Walk along River Terrace (Yarra River Level), passing Fed Square until you reach Zinc on your left - approximately 250m.Our Event Sponsors & Partners
Testimonials
"Given that SIXGUN is an independent agency operating in a competitive market, being recognised alongside well-known large-scale agencies at last year’s Search Awards was an exceptionally rewarding experience for the entire team. SIXGUN recognises the APAC Search Awards as the pinnacle of digital marketing acknowledgement, and we will of course submit any noteworthy campaigns to all future APAC Search Awards, as we continue to build strength in SEO, Google Ads and Paid Social."
SixGun
"We are proud of our victory at the APAC Search Awards for the Best PPC Campaign. This accolade not only showcases the agency’s expertise in Pay-Per-Click advertising but also highlights its dedication to delivering outstanding results for clients. The award reflects Search Marketing Group’s commitment to excellence in the dynamic field of digital marketing, reinforcing its position as a reliable and forward-thinking partner for small businesses aiming to navigate and succeed in the competitive online market."
Search Marketing Group
“Winning gold at the 2024 APAC Search Awards is an incredible honour. This achievement speaks volumes to the dedication and hard work of both the Megantic Australia and Megantic Macedonia teams. I also want to acknowledge the vital role played by the Louenhide team. Their receptiveness to our innovative SEO ideas have led us to achieve remarkable growth in the organic channel. Together, we’ve formed a dream team, seamlessly combining our strengths to achieve exceptional results. This win ignites our passion to continue surpassing expectations, motivating us to constantly push boundaries and consistently deliver outstanding results.”
Frezel Enriquez Megantic
"Receiving recognition like the APAC Awards means more than just winning. It provides a platform for budding agencies like us to showcase our capabilities. It’s a stepping stone to success and an opportunity to grow even more."
Calibre9
“The APAC Search Awards night was an unforgettable experience. Being surrounded by some of the best talents in the industry was truly inspiring. When Online Path was announced as the winner, it was a moment of validation for all the hard work and unyielding dedication our team has put in.”
Michael Gibbons Online Path
Winning at the APAC Search Awards has been such an incredible feeling for our team! Getting recognized next to some of the top players in the industry really highlights how much dedication, creativity, and effort we put into every campaign. As an SEO provider, the APAC Search Awards give us the perfect chance to stand out in our field, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of a community that honors the best in search. It’s also a great moment to reflect on what we can improve each year and take those lessons forward into everything we do next.
Lawrence Hitches StudioHawk
Entering the APAC Search Awards has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The nomination alone is a testament to the hard work, creativity and analytical precision that our team pours into every campaign. For us, being a finalist is more than just an accolade. It’s a validation of our core philosophy: that a personalised, data-driven approach to digital marketing and hard work can achieve extraordinary results. It’s also a reminder of the importance of collaboration—both within our team and with our clients.
Richard Chen Rich Harvest Digital
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