RMIT’s Hungry Talks to close out Season 6 with inaugural Sharpies Awards at Kaleide Theatre, Wednesday 22 October – tickets now on sale
After ten weeks of hot takes, ad news, and the occasional roast, Hungry Talks is stepping off the screen and into the spotlight. On October 22nd at RMIT’s Kaleide Theatre, Hungry Talks will close out Season 6 with a bang with The Hungry Talks Live Event, featuring the inaugural Sharpies Awards for the advertising industry.
So, what are The Sharpies? Think of them as Hungry Talks’ nod to the agencies and industry professionals the students admire most, the people who inspire, challenge and set the standard. These awards are the Hungry Talks’ way of saying thank you to the trailblazers shaping the future of adland.
With Hungry Talks’ trademark mix of curiosity and irreverence, the night is part awards, part networking, and all showcase for RMIT’s third year advertising students. Formerly known as Pitch Night, Hungry Talks Live has evolved into a must attend event for graduates and industry leaders, offering a first look at tomorrow’s boldest creative thinkers. Now in its 15th year, with a fresh name and format, it continues to be Australia’s premier networking night for RMIT advertising talent and the industry that inspires them.
Hungry Talks live celebrates the work and contribution of the professionals (that’s you!) and the agencies most admired by our students, and gives the industry a chance to give back, connect and discover the next wave of creative talent. There are four industry award categories. The shortlist will be announced on 11 October 2025 and presented at the Hungry Talks Live event on Wednesday, 22 October 2025.
Whether you’re an alumnus, a creative director, or just curious about where advertising is headed, this is your invitation. Come for the Sharpies, stay for the future of advertising.