Hendricks Gin x RONE: Another Time

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For the exclusive collaboration between Hendrick’s Gin and acclaimed Australian artist RONE, Emissaries provided a premium, brand-aligned guest experience team. Operating across high-volume trade, media, influencer, and public sessions, our team supported crowd flow, ticketing, and theatrical brand interactions. The result was a seamless blend of immersive art, storytelling, and hospitality that maintained an elevated atmosphere from start to finish.

Event:
Hendrick’s Gin x RONE: Another TIME
Client:
Rockstar
Location:
Coma Gallery, Marickville
State:
NSW
Date:
May 7th – May 9th , 2026
Solution:
Guest Experience & Experiential Staffing

Fan Engagement Done Right

The brief required balancing an intense, high-volume event flow with the whimsical, theatrical storytelling core to the Hendrick’s Gin brand. With overlapping 20-minute public sessions welcoming between 920 and 1400 guests across the consumer days, the operational challenge was substantial. Emissaries supplied a specialised team, including a costumed role, who completely leaned into Hendrick’s “curious and delightfully unusual” tone. This audience-aware approach ensured that even during rapid session turnovers, guests felt fully immersed in a premium art and spirits experience rather than a rushed logistical queue.

Strong execution on the ground relied on absolute operational precision and close collaboration with the RX/Rockstar agency, venue staff, and bar teams. While one part of the team smoothly managed Humanitix check-ins, token distribution, and guest transitions, the other guided visitors into the installation space, supported brand theatre moments, and assisted with premium photography interactions. Our staff adapted effortlessly between the distinct demands of VIP media previews and fast-paced public slots, maintaining high presentation standards throughout. By proactively assisting with venue resets and floor management during peak periods, Emissaries provided the operational confidence needed to keep the complex activation running beautifully.

Roles Played

Managed Humanitix ticketing check-ins and drink token distribution
Guided guests smoothly into the immersive RONE exhibition space
Supported brand theatre moments and experiential interaction during presentations
Coordinated overlapping guest transitions and high-volume session queues
Assisted attendees with premium photography and installation moments
Collaborated with venue, agency, and bar teams during operational resets