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01 creative workspace

01 creative workspace

A flexible space built for how creatives actually work. Plan projects, manage tours and releases, collaborate on documents, or capture quick notes and WIPs—all in one place that grows with your process.

A flexible space built for how creatives actually work. Plan projects, manage tours and releases, collaborate on documents, or capture quick notes and WIPs—all in one place that grows with your process.

A flexible space built for how creatives actually work. Plan projects, manage tours and releases, collaborate on documents, or capture quick notes and WIPs—all in one place that grows with your process.

01 creative workspace

02 Project Outputs

02 Project Outputs

02 Project Outputs

Turn your ideas into ready-to-share plans. Build and export pitch decks, PDFs, and spreadsheets in minutes—perfect for grants, showcases, or sharing progress with collaborators.

Turn your ideas into ready-to-share plans. Build and export pitch decks, PDFs, and spreadsheets in minutes—perfect for grants, showcases, or sharing progress with collaborators.

Turn your ideas into ready-to-share plans. Build and export pitch decks, PDFs, and spreadsheets in minutes—perfect for grants, showcases, or sharing progress with collaborators.

03 Creative Connector & Community Tools

03 Creative Connector & Community Tools

find collaborators, projects & opportunities through the creative connector & directory. Use the Collab Cloud to connect, share, and explore ideas with others working across the creative industries.

find collaborators, projects & opportunities through the creative connector & directory. Use the Collab Cloud to connect, share, and explore ideas with others working across the creative industries.

find collaborators, projects & opportunities through the creative connector & directory. Use the Collab Cloud to connect, share, and explore ideas with others working across the creative industries.

04 Admin & Creative Business

04 Admin & Creative Business

Keep your creative business organised. Manage contracts, invoices, budgets, merch, and timelines—all the essentials to help you stay focused on the work that matters most.

Keep your creative business organised. Manage contracts, invoices, budgets, merch, and timelines—all the essentials to help you stay focused on the work that matters most.

Keep your creative business organised. Manage contracts, invoices, budgets, merch, and timelines—all the essentials to help you stay focused on the work that matters most.

05 Real-World Resources

05 Real-World Resources

Tap into constantly updated guides, listings, and directories—venues, studios, grants, jobs, and key deadlines—everything you need to stay connected to what’s happening around you.

Tap into constantly updated guides, listings, and directories—venues, studios, grants, jobs, and key deadlines—everything you need to stay connected to what’s happening around you.

Tap into constantly updated guides, listings, and directories—venues, studios, grants, jobs, and key deadlines—everything you need to stay connected to what’s happening around you.

06 The Buildspace Shelf

06 The Buildspace Shelf

the Buildspace Shelf helps you organise projects across nine curated categories—or build your own—to keep everything from albums to festivals structured and easy to navigate.

the Buildspace Shelf helps you organise projects across nine curated categories—or build your own—to keep everything from albums to festivals structured and easy to navigate.

the Buildspace Shelf helps you organise projects across nine curated categories—or build your own—to keep everything from albums to festivals structured and easy to navigate.

intro

Residents Desk is a new, all-in-one creative workspace, community, and resource hub for Australia’s music and creative industries. Built for collaboration, connection, and creative innovation, it operates as a cooperative and emerging B Corp model—designed as an anti-enshittification platform that resists the extractive, ad-driven logic of mainstream tech. Instead of capturing attention and value, it returns them to the people who create and contribute.

It’s a community-first hub where projects, people, and tools come together without algorithms, follower counts, or noisy feeds. Designed by and for working creatives, it offers a grounded space for real work in a digital world shaped by distraction and extraction. From recording an album to producing a film, curating an event, or launching a brand, Residents Desk helps you find collaborators, build teams, and move projects forward.

Residents Desk is a new, all-in-one creative workspace, community, and resource hub for Australia’s music and creative industries. Built for collaboration, connection, and creative innovation, it operates as a cooperative and emerging B Corp model—designed as an anti-enshittification platform that resists the extractive, ad-driven logic of mainstream tech. Instead of capturing attention and value, it returns them to the people who create and contribute.

It’s a community-first hub where projects, people, and tools come together without algorithms, follower counts, or noisy feeds. Designed by and for working creatives, it offers a grounded space for real work in a digital world shaped by distraction and extraction. From recording an album to producing a film, curating an event, or launching a brand, Residents Desk helps you find collaborators, build teams, and move projects forward.

Residents Desk is a new, all-in-one creative workspace, community, and resource hub for Australia’s music and creative industries. Built for collaboration, connection, and creative innovation, it operates as a cooperative and emerging B Corp model—designed as an anti-enshittification platform that resists the extractive, ad-driven logic of mainstream tech. Instead of capturing attention and value, it returns them to the people who create and contribute.

It’s a community-first hub where projects, people, and tools come together without algorithms, follower counts, or noisy feeds. Designed by and for working creatives, it offers a grounded space for real work in a digital world shaped by distraction and extraction. From recording an album to producing a film, curating an event, or launching a brand, Residents Desk helps you find collaborators, build teams, and move projects forward.

context

Australia’s creative industries have been through a lot—hit hard by the pandemic, weighed down by underfunded systems, and left to patch projects together across scattered tools and platforms. The result is lost momentum, stalled projects, and too many creatives working in isolation.

Residents Desk was built to change this. It cuts through the noise, reduces tool overload, and creates a single, cooperative space for creatives to connect, collaborate, and keep their work moving. Project boards, shared calendars, directories, funding resources, and profiles live side by side—reflecting how creative practice actually works: messy, collaborative, and always evolving.

At its heart, Residents Desk exists to make meaningful work possible with the right people—bridging music, film, events, and creative business into one connected ecosystem built to spark innovation and sustain creative livelihoods.

Australia’s creative industries have been through a lot—hit hard by the pandemic, weighed down by underfunded systems, and left to patch projects together across scattered tools and platforms. The result is lost momentum, stalled projects, and too many creatives working in isolation.

Residents Desk was built to change this. It cuts through the noise, reduces tool overload, and creates a single, cooperative space for creatives to connect, collaborate, and keep their work moving. Project boards, shared calendars, directories, funding resources, and profiles live side by side—reflecting how creative practice actually works: messy, collaborative, and always evolving.

At its heart, Residents Desk exists to make meaningful work possible with the right people—bridging music, film, events, and creative business into one connected ecosystem built to spark innovation and sustain creative livelihoods.

Australia’s creative industries have been through a lot—hit hard by the pandemic, weighed down by underfunded systems, and left to patch projects together across scattered tools and platforms. The result is lost momentum, stalled projects, and too many creatives working in isolation.

Residents Desk was built to change this. It cuts through the noise, reduces tool overload, and creates a single, cooperative space for creatives to connect, collaborate, and keep their work moving. Project boards, shared calendars, directories, funding resources, and profiles live side by side—reflecting how creative practice actually works: messy, collaborative, and always evolving.

At its heart, Residents Desk exists to make meaningful work possible with the right people—bridging music, film, events, and creative business into one connected ecosystem built to spark innovation and sustain creative livelihoods.

a cooperative platform

Residents Desk is a cooperative platform built by and for Australia’s creative community—free from algorithms, feeds, and extractive business models. It brings people, projects, and tools together in one connected space, offering everything from project planning and funding resources to profiles, directories, and collaborative infrastructure designed for real creative work.


For individuals, it means less admin and more time creating. For organisations, it’s a gateway to talent, collaboration, and shared opportunities. For communities, it’s a collective resource that strengthens culture, trust, and continuity across the creative industries.


The first 1,000–2,000 Founding Members will become co-owners through a once-off contribution or membership fee—each with one vote, annual rewards, and a lasting role in shaping the platform’s future. (More info soon.)


Residents Desk grows with its members, protecting ownership, trust, and creative continuity—ensuring Australia’s creative industries have a sustainable, connected, and fair foundation for generations to come.

Residents Desk is a cooperative platform built by and for Australia’s creative community—free from algorithms, feeds, and extractive business models. It brings people, projects, and tools together in one connected space, offering everything from project planning and funding resources to profiles, directories, and collaborative infrastructure designed for real creative work.

For individuals, it means less admin and more time creating. For organisations, it’s a gateway to talent, collaboration, and shared opportunities. For communities, it’s a collective resource that strengthens culture, trust, and continuity across the creative industries.

The first 1,000–2,000 Founding Members will become co-owners through a once-off contribution or membership fee—each with one vote, annual rewards, and a lasting role in shaping the platform’s future. (More info soon.)

Residents Desk grows with its members, protecting ownership, trust, and creative continuity—ensuring Australia’s creative industries have a sustainable, connected, and fair foundation for generations to come.

Residents Desk is a cooperative platform built by and for Australia’s creative community—free from algorithms, feeds, and extractive business models. It brings people, projects, and tools together in one connected space, offering everything from project planning and funding resources to profiles, directories, and collaborative infrastructure designed for real creative work.

For individuals, it means less admin and more time creating. For organisations, it’s a gateway to talent, collaboration, and shared opportunities. For communities, it’s a collective resource that strengthens culture, trust, and continuity across the creative industries.

The first 1,000–2,000 Founding Members will become co-owners through a once-off contribution or membership fee—each with one vote, annual rewards, and a lasting role in shaping the platform’s future. (More info soon.)

Residents Desk grows with its members, protecting ownership, trust, and creative continuity—ensuring Australia’s creative industries have a sustainable, connected, and fair foundation for generations to come.

the mission

Creative work today moves fast, and technology continues to reshape how ideas are made, shared, and sustained. Yet across Australia, there’s still no central space for music and creative communities to organise. Opportunities and information remain scattered across websites, social platforms, and spreadsheets—fragmenting collaboration and slowing progress.


Residents Desk is designed to change that—connecting people, platforms, and practical tools in one Australia-first hub. The aim is clear: to make the music and creative industries more accessible, transparent, and fair. We draw on models like Major Contacts in the US and The Unsigned Guide in the UK, but build a local, cooperative version that reflects the realities of Australia’s creative landscape—community-led, accountable, and designed for long-term creative continuity.

Creative work today moves fast, and technology continues to reshape how ideas are made, shared, and sustained. Yet across Australia, there’s still no central space for music and creative communities to organise. Opportunities and information remain scattered across websites, social platforms, and spreadsheets—fragmenting collaboration and slowing progress.

Residents Desk is designed to change that—connecting people, platforms, and practical tools in one Australia-first hub. The aim is clear: to make the music and creative industries more accessible, transparent, and fair. We draw on models like Major Contacts in the US and The Unsigned Guide in the UK, but build a local, cooperative version that reflects the realities of Australia’s creative landscape—community-led, accountable, and designed for long-term creative continuity.

Creative work today moves fast, and technology continues to reshape how ideas are made, shared, and sustained. Yet across Australia, there’s still no central space for music and creative communities to organise. Opportunities and information remain scattered across websites, social platforms, and spreadsheets—fragmenting collaboration and slowing progress.

Residents Desk is designed to change that—connecting people, platforms, and practical tools in one Australia-first hub. The aim is clear: to make the music and creative industries more accessible, transparent, and fair. We draw on models like Major Contacts in the US and The Unsigned Guide in the UK, but build a local, cooperative version that reflects the realities of Australia’s creative landscape—community-led, accountable, and designed for long-term creative continuity.

the vision

To create a connected, cooperative infrastructure for Australia’s creative industries—where artists, producers, venues, and organisations can work together sustainably. Residents Desk envisions a future where creative work is valued as shared cultural labour, not individual competition; where technology strengthens rather than extracts; and where ownership, opportunity, and creative momentum remain in the hands of the community.

To create a connected, cooperative infrastructure for Australia’s creative industries—where artists, producers, venues, and organisations can work together sustainably. Residents Desk envisions a future where creative work is valued as shared cultural labour, not individual competition; where technology strengthens rather than extracts; and where ownership, opportunity, and creative momentum remain in the hands of the community.

To create a connected, cooperative infrastructure for Australia’s creative industries—where artists, producers, venues, and organisations can work together sustainably. Residents Desk envisions a future where creative work is valued as shared cultural labour, not individual competition; where technology strengthens rather than extracts; and where ownership, opportunity, and creative momentum remain in the hands of the community.

what makes it different

its Not a feed—a workspace. No algorithms, metrics, or follower games—just people, projects, and progress. Everything in one place: teams, docs, assets, delivery. Built in Australia for real timelines and grassroots builds. Collaboration over clout.

MVP(s)

its Not a feed—a workspace. No algorithms, metrics, or follower games—just people, projects, and progress. Everything in one place: teams, docs, assets, delivery. Built in Australia for real timelines and grassroots builds. Collaboration over clout.

MVP(s)

its Not a feed—a workspace. No algorithms, metrics, or follower games—just people, projects, and progress. Everything in one place: teams, docs, assets, delivery. Built in Australia for real timelines and grassroots builds. Collaboration over clout.

MVP(s)

who is it for?

  • Independent Creatives – artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers, writers, and early-career talent managing and growing their practice.

  • Managers & Producers – agents, managers, and studios needing streamlined infrastructure for multiple projects.

  • Organisations & Collectives – arts groups, festivals, venues, and networks running projects, events, and funding.

  • Cultural & Civic Partners – councils, universities, and programs supporting creative communities.

  • Creative Economy Stakeholders – service providers, agencies, brands, and investors seeking to integrate or partner with the sector.

  • Independent Creatives – artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers, writers, and early-career talent managing and growing their practice.

  • Managers & Producers – agents, managers, and studios needing streamlined infrastructure for multiple projects.

  • Organisations & Collectives – arts groups, festivals, venues, and networks running projects, events, and funding.

  • Cultural & Civic Partners – councils, universities, and programs supporting creative communities.

  • Creative Economy Stakeholders – service providers, agencies, brands, and investors seeking to integrate or partner with the sector.

  • Independent Creatives – artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers, writers, and early-career talent managing and growing their practice.

  • Managers & Producers – agents, managers, and studios needing streamlined infrastructure for multiple projects.

  • Organisations & Collectives – arts groups, festivals, venues, and networks running projects, events, and funding.

  • Cultural & Civic Partners – councils, universities, and programs supporting creative communities.

  • Creative Economy Stakeholders – service providers, agencies, brands, and investors seeking to integrate or partner with the sector.

MVP(s)

Creative Connector - An AI-powered matchmaker that helps creatives find collaborators through smart, conversational search. Browse by skill, location, and availability, or chat to get tailored matches. (you can use the ai connector search (jup), or search the directory manually, this is not a swipe and match app.

Collab Cloud - A collaboration hub where creatives post or discover projects. AI matching connects the right people, and built-in scheduling keeps sessions and meetings organised.

Project Desk - A visual workspace for managing creative projects. Use 60+ ready-made templates, track progress, manage teams, and export presentations — all in one place.

Together, they form a connected system to find collaborators, start projects, and manage creative work seamlessly.

Creative Connector - An AI-powered matchmaker that helps creatives find collaborators through smart, conversational search. Browse by skill, location, and availability, or chat to get tailored matches. (you can use the ai connector search (jup), or search the directory manually, this is not a swipe and match app.

Collab Cloud - A collaboration hub where creatives post or discover projects. AI matching connects the right people, and built-in scheduling keeps sessions and meetings organised.

Project Desk - A visual workspace for managing creative projects. Use 60+ ready-made templates, track progress, manage teams, and export presentations — all in one place.

Together, they form a connected system to find collaborators, start projects, and manage creative work seamlessly.

ethos

Residents Desk began as a response to the growing fragmentation of creative work. Many artists and professionals now juggle scattered tools, fleeting platforms, and unstable pathways to sustain their practice. Residents Desk brings these elements together — creating space for shared ownership, ethical technology, and lasting creative connection.


We believe creativity should contribute to community as much as it sustains individuals. Through a cooperative approach, members help guide the tools, governance, and culture of the platform. By fostering trust, transparency, and collective care, Residents Desk works toward a creative ecosystem that grows with the people who use it.

Residents Desk began as a response to the growing fragmentation of creative work. Many artists and professionals now juggle scattered tools, fleeting platforms, and unstable pathways to sustain their practice. Residents Desk brings these elements together — creating space for shared ownership, ethical technology, and lasting creative connection.

We believe creativity should contribute to community as much as it sustains individuals. Through a cooperative approach, members help guide the tools, governance, and culture of the platform. By fostering trust, transparency, and collective care, Residents Desk works toward a creative ecosystem that grows with the people who use it.

platform overview & features.

Expand each section below to explore its key features.

the creative connector

the creative connector

creative planner & canvas

creative planner & canvas

project desk, shelf and presentations

project desk, shelf and presentations

creative profiles + business profiles

creative profiles + business profiles

project showcase & funding finder

project showcase & funding finder

creative calendar, messaging & creative industry jobs

creative calendar, messaging & creative industry jobs

Industry Forum, Member Articles, and Creative Events Guide

Industry Forum, Member Articles, and Creative Events Guide

Creative Writing, Docs, Screenplay Writer and AI research bot

Creative Writing, Docs, Screenplay Writer and AI research bot

radio & outlets + A&R and metrics (powered by chartmetric)

radio & outlets + A&R and metrics (powered by chartmetric)

creative entities, agencies and services + brand collaboration hub

creative entities, agencies and services + brand collaboration hub

creative studios and spaces + venue and performance space directories

creative studios and spaces + venue and performance space directories

Invoices and contracts

Invoices and contracts

Integrated UserWay accessibility

Integrated UserWay accessibility

MVP(s)

Creative Connector - An AI-powered matchmaker that helps creatives find collaborators through smart, conversational search. Browse by skill, location, and availability, or chat to get tailored matches. (you can use the ai connector search (jup), or search the directory manually, this is not a swipe and match app.

Collab Cloud - A collaboration hub where creatives post or discover projects. AI matching connects the right people, and built-in scheduling keeps sessions and meetings organised.

Project Desk - A visual workspace for managing creative projects. Use 60+ ready-made templates, track progress, manage teams, and export presentations — all in one place.

Together, they form a connected system to find collaborators, start projects, and manage creative work seamlessly.

ethos

Residents Desk began as a response to the growing fragmentation of creative work. Many artists and professionals now juggle scattered tools, fleeting platforms, and unstable pathways to sustain their practice. Residents Desk brings these elements together — creating space for shared ownership, ethical technology, and lasting creative connection.

We believe creativity should contribute to community as much as it sustains individuals. Through a cooperative approach, members help guide the tools, governance, and culture of the platform. By fostering trust, transparency, and collective care, Residents Desk works toward a creative ecosystem that grows with the people who use it.

Integrations & Platform Access

Residents Desk is designed to be as self-contained and interconnected as possible. Our platform currently supports a growing suite of integrations, embeds, and API connections, allowing members to link their creative tools, manage projects, and showcase work seamlessly in one place.

We’re continually expanding this ecosystem—exploring new APIs, automation features, and webhook connections to make Residents Desk function as a true “in-the-box” workspace for Australia’s creative industries.

At present, Residents Desk operates as a web-based application, fully accessible via desktop or mobile browsers. A dedicated desktop application is currently in development to extend functionality and enhance the creative workflow experience.

Integrations & Platform Access

Integrations & Platform Access

Use Cases / Capabilities

Music Release & Collaboration Planning

Turn your next release or label project into a shared planning space. Invite collaborators, producers, and designers to contribute, manage assets like stems and artwork, and schedule your rollout. Linked tasks and timelines keep creative, marketing, and distribution efforts on track and transparent.

Festival Command Centre

Plan and coordinate your festival from one organised workspace. Manage schedules, creative teams, production timelines, and site logistics in real time. Collaborators can co-edit run sheets, upload assets, and track updates across music, production, hospitality, and media teams — making it easy to stay aligned from concept to pack-down.

Booking & Programming Pipeline

Plan programming cycles with clarity. Receive artist submissions, track shortlists, manage offers, and coordinate logistics in a single view. Every booking stays connected to the relevant production notes, promotional materials, and event details, helping teams work efficiently from outreach to showtime.

Grants, Residencies & Commissions

Collaboratively prepare and deliver applications. Use adaptable templates for budgets, timelines, and support materials, then carry projects through delivery with shared reporting and milestone tracking. Ideal for independent creators or collectives managing multiple opportunities together.

Project Organisation

Centralise music, film, events, and visual arts projects in one integrated workspace instead of scattering them across spreadsheets, drives, and social feeds. Residents Desk provides an organised, accessible environment for managing creative work end to end, keeping assets, schedules, and collaborators aligned.

Creative Collaboration & Opportunity Hub

Connect with other artists, producers, and studios to start new projects. Post collaboration ideas, build proposals together, and find partners based on shared goals and complementary skills. The hub makes creative work more discoverable, open, and easy to start.

Learning, Tools & Knowledge Exchange

Support your creative process with practical resources. Access planning templates, toolkits, and peer-led learning spaces covering music, events, film, and design. Workshops and shared sessions turn professional development into a natural extension of project work.

Events, Infrastructure & Growth Hub

Organise and grow your event or venue operations through shared dashboards. Plan budgets, timelines, and partnerships while tracking outcomes like attendance, engagement, and reach. Built to support long-term creative and community growth through connected, transparent planning.

Design & Visual Production Planning

Bring structure to your visual projects. From festival branding and social media assets to stage design, teams can manage briefs, creative drafts, and approvals in one place. This shared workflow keeps creative direction clear, timelines realistic, and design execution consistent.

Film, Script & Production Collaboration

Develop and deliver film or video projects collaboratively from draft to final cut. Writers, directors, and producers can share storyboards, scripts, and shot lists, assign tasks, and version materials together — ensuring every stage of production stays connected and actionable.

Use Cases / Capabilities

Music Release & Collaboration Planning

Turn your next release or label project into a shared planning space. Invite collaborators, producers, and designers to contribute, manage assets like stems and artwork, and schedule your rollout. Linked tasks and timelines keep creative, marketing, and distribution efforts on track and transparent.

Festival Command Centre

Plan and coordinate your festival from one organised workspace. Manage schedules, creative teams, production timelines, and site logistics in real time. Collaborators can co-edit run sheets, upload assets, and track updates across music, production, hospitality, and media teams — making it easy to stay aligned from concept to pack-down.

Booking & Programming Pipeline

Plan programming cycles with clarity. Receive artist submissions, track shortlists, manage offers, and coordinate logistics in a single view. Every booking stays connected to the relevant production notes, promotional materials, and event details, helping teams work efficiently from outreach to showtime.

Grants, Residencies & Commissions

Collaboratively prepare and deliver applications. Use adaptable templates for budgets, timelines, and support materials, then carry projects through delivery with shared reporting and milestone tracking. Ideal for independent creators or collectives managing multiple opportunities together.

Project Organisation

Centralise music, film, events, and visual arts projects in one integrated workspace instead of scattering them across spreadsheets, drives, and social feeds. Residents Desk provides an organised, accessible environment for managing creative work end to end, keeping assets, schedules, and collaborators aligned.

Creative Collaboration & Opportunity Hub

Connect with other artists, producers, and studios to start new projects. Post collaboration ideas, build proposals together, and find partners based on shared goals and complementary skills. The hub makes creative work more discoverable, open, and easy to start.

Learning, Tools & Knowledge Exchange

Support your creative process with practical resources. Access planning templates, toolkits, and peer-led learning spaces covering music, events, film, and design. Workshops and shared sessions turn professional development into a natural extension of project work.

Events, Infrastructure & Growth Hub

Organise and grow your event or venue operations through shared dashboards. Plan budgets, timelines, and partnerships while tracking outcomes like attendance, engagement, and reach. Built to support long-term creative and community growth through connected, transparent planning.

Design & Visual Production Planning

Bring structure to your visual projects. From festival branding and social media assets to stage design, teams can manage briefs, creative drafts, and approvals in one place. This shared workflow keeps creative direction clear, timelines realistic, and design execution consistent.

Film, Script & Production Collaboration

Develop and deliver film or video projects collaboratively from draft to final cut. Writers, directors, and producers can share storyboards, scripts, and shot lists, assign tasks, and version materials together — ensuring every stage of production stays connected and actionable.

Use Cases / Capabilities

Music Release & Collaboration Planning

Turn your next release or label project into a shared planning space. Invite collaborators, producers, and designers to contribute, manage assets like stems and artwork, and schedule your rollout. Linked tasks and timelines keep creative, marketing, and distribution efforts on track and transparent.

Festival Command Centre

Plan and coordinate your festival from one organised workspace. Manage schedules, creative teams, production timelines, and site logistics in real time. Collaborators can co-edit run sheets, upload assets, and track updates across music, production, hospitality, and media teams — making it easy to stay aligned from concept to pack-down.

Booking & Programming Pipeline

Plan programming cycles with clarity. Receive artist submissions, track shortlists, manage offers, and coordinate logistics in a single view. Every booking stays connected to the relevant production notes, promotional materials, and event details, helping teams work efficiently from outreach to showtime.

Grants, Residencies & Commissions

Collaboratively prepare and deliver applications. Use adaptable templates for budgets, timelines, and support materials, then carry projects through delivery with shared reporting and milestone tracking. Ideal for independent creators or collectives managing multiple opportunities together.

Project Organisation

Centralise music, film, events, and visual arts projects in one integrated workspace instead of scattering them across spreadsheets, drives, and social feeds. Residents Desk provides an organised, accessible environment for managing creative work end to end, keeping assets, schedules, and collaborators aligned.

Creative Collaboration & Opportunity Hub

Connect with other artists, producers, and studios to start new projects. Post collaboration ideas, build proposals together, and find partners based on shared goals and complementary skills. The hub makes creative work more discoverable, open, and easy to start.

Learning, Tools & Knowledge Exchange

Support your creative process with practical resources. Access planning templates, toolkits, and peer-led learning spaces covering music, events, film, and design. Workshops and shared sessions turn professional development into a natural extension of project work.

Events, Infrastructure & Growth Hub

Organise and grow your event or venue operations through shared dashboards. Plan budgets, timelines, and partnerships while tracking outcomes like attendance, engagement, and reach. Built to support long-term creative and community growth through connected, transparent planning.

Design & Visual Production Planning

Bring structure to your visual projects. From festival branding and social media assets to stage design, teams can manage briefs, creative drafts, and approvals in one place. This shared workflow keeps creative direction clear, timelines realistic, and design execution consistent.

Film, Script & Production Collaboration

Develop and deliver film or video projects collaboratively from draft to final cut. Writers, directors, and producers can share storyboards, scripts, and shot lists, assign tasks, and version materials together — ensuring every stage of production stays connected and actionable.

faq

What is Residents Desk and who is it for?

How do I get started with Residents Desk?

What makes Residents Desk different from other project management tools?

What pricing plans are available?

How does the Creative Planner work?

Can I collaborate with my team on Residents Desk?

What creative tools and features are included?

How does messaging work? Do I need a separate app?

Is my data secure and private?

Can I export my documents and data?

What's the difference between The Desk, Creative Planner, and Creative Notes?

how does the creative connector work?

faq

What is Residents Desk and who is it for?

How do I get started with Residents Desk?

What makes Residents Desk different from other project management tools?

What pricing plans are available?

How does the Creative Planner work?

Can I collaborate with my team on Residents Desk?

What creative tools and features are included?

How does messaging work? Do I need a separate app?

Is my data secure and private?

Can I export my documents and data?

What's the difference between The Desk, Creative Planner, and Creative Notes?

how does the creative connector work?

faq

What is Residents Desk and who is it for?

How do I get started with Residents Desk?

What makes Residents Desk different from other project management tools?

What pricing plans are available?

How does the Creative Planner work?

Can I collaborate with my team on Residents Desk?

What creative tools and features are included?

How does messaging work? Do I need a separate app?

Is my data secure and private?

Can I export my documents and data?

What's the difference between The Desk, Creative Planner, and Creative Notes?

how does the creative connector work?

register your interest/join the waitlist

register your interest/join the waitlist using our chatbot below

platform overview & features.

Expand each section below to explore its key features.

the creative connector

the creative connector

creative planner & canvas

creative planner & canvas

project desk, shelf and presentations

project desk, shelf and presentations

creative profiles + business profiles

creative profiles + business profiles

project showcase & funding finder

project showcase & funding finder

creative calendar, messaging & creative industry jobs

creative calendar, messaging & creative industry jobs

Industry Forum, Member Articles, and Creative Events Guide

Industry Forum, Member Articles, and Creative Events Guide

Creative Writing, Docs, Screenplay Writer and AI research bot

Creative Writing, Docs, Screenplay Writer and AI research bot

radio & outlets + A&R and metrics (powered by chartmetric)

radio & outlets + A&R and metrics (powered by chartmetric)

creative entities, agencies and services + brand collaboration hub

creative entities, agencies and services + brand collaboration hub

creative studios and spaces + venue and performance space directories

creative studios and spaces + venue and performance space directories

Invoices and contracts

Invoices and contracts

Integrated UserWay accessibility

Integrated UserWay accessibility

register your interest/join the waitlist

register your interest/join the waitlist using our chatbot below

platform overview & features.

Expand each section below to explore its key features.

the creative connector

the creative connector

creative planner & canvas

creative planner & canvas

project desk, shelf and presentations

project desk, shelf and presentations

creative profiles + business profiles

creative profiles + business profiles

project showcase & funding finder

project showcase & funding finder

creative calendar, messaging & creative industry jobs

creative calendar, messaging & creative industry jobs

Industry Forum, Member Articles, and Creative Events Guide

Industry Forum, Member Articles, and Creative Events Guide

Creative Writing, Docs, Screenplay Writer and AI research bot

Creative Writing, Docs, Screenplay Writer and AI research bot

radio & outlets + A&R and metrics (powered by chartmetric)

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Designed & Developed in the NSW Northern Rivers

We respectfully acknowledge the First Nations Peoples globally, and pay tribute to Elders past, present, and emerging. As participants in Australia’s creative industry, we honour the Traditional Custodians of these lands—the Midjungbal, Yugambeh, Arakwal, Meanjin, and Gadigal peoples. Indigenous Australians are the world’s oldest continuous storytellers and artists. We celebrate the cultural richness and wisdom of all Indigenous and First Nations peoples, whose deep connection to land, sea, and sky continues to inspire. We accept the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart to walk together for a better future.

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Designed & Developed in the NSW Northern Rivers

We respectfully acknowledge the First Nations Peoples globally, and pay tribute to Elders past, present, and emerging. As participants in Australia’s creative industry, we honour the Traditional Custodians of these lands—the Midjungbal, Yugambeh, Arakwal, Meanjin, and Gadigal peoples. Indigenous Australians are the world’s oldest continuous storytellers and artists. We celebrate the cultural richness and wisdom of all Indigenous and First Nations peoples, whose deep connection to land, sea, and sky continues to inspire. We accept the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart to walk together for a better future.

Copyright © 2025 Residents Desk | Pitch & Progress | Lorikeet Network
All rights reserved.

Designed & Developed in the NSW Northern Rivers

We respectfully acknowledge the First Nations Peoples globally, and pay tribute to Elders past, present, and emerging. As participants in Australia’s creative industry, we honour the Traditional Custodians of these lands—the Midjungbal, Yugambeh, Arakwal, Meanjin, and Gadigal peoples. Indigenous Australians are the world’s oldest continuous storytellers and artists. We celebrate the cultural richness and wisdom of all Indigenous and First Nations peoples, whose deep connection to land, sea, and sky continues to inspire. We accept the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart to walk together for a better future.

Copyright © 2025 Residents Desk | Pitch & Progress | Lorikeet Network
All rights reserved.

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