“JUST give it a go,” is Steve Brbich’s message as he prepares to take to the dancefloor in this year’s Cancer Council Stars of the Hastings.
With seven to eight weeks left of training with his partner from Coastal Performing Arts Studio, Steve’s Bruno Mars-inspired Funk Jazz number is not something that comes naturally.
“Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order,” is the mantra he has shared.
Always positive in spirit, the award-winning videographer and photographer from Silver Quinn Productions (SQP), credits his love of sport and the outdoors to his unwavering ability to enjoy a challenge.
“If it’s rugby, soccer, cricket, golf or basketball, I have always given everything a go,” he told News Of The Area.
“My wife and daughter are also active and into sports.
“As a family we are down on the beach every day. Nobbys Beach or Lighthouse, walking the dogs, that’s where we’ll be.”
Although he speaks fondly of Port Macquarie, and is well-known for his many creations spanning Long Flat to Wauchope and Beechwood, and Laurieton to Lake Cathie and Port Macquarie, it’s across the ditch where his incredible talent started to unfold.
“Brought up in New Plymouth, New Zealand, I was fortunate enough at a young age to work on the movie set for The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise,” he said.
With a love and passion for filmmaking and storytelling, Steve made the move to Sydney after being offered a security job at red carpet events at Fox Studios.
After 20 years in Sydney working in collaboration with large national and international businesses, he understood the mechanics and strategic elements of success for growth-focused businesses.
Garnering valuable experience in branding, marketing, networking and collaboration, Steve went on to create and tailor quality videos within the business, events and music fields.
It was in Sydney that he met his wife Emma, became a father, and ultimately decided to move to Port Macquarie six years ago.
“I am extremely lucky to be able to do what I do with the support of my wife Em.
“We are a great team and while she was working an international job, we have been able to build SQP into a go-to company for video and photography.”
SQP won 2024 Wedding Videographer of the Year for the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers and was then invited to the National Awards at Crown Casino in Melbourne, where they were awarded second.
Not one to seek the limelight, however, Steve is humble in his achievements.
“Over the years it hasn’t been about awards, as it’s not about that for us.
“My wife and I want to build eye-catching videos and photos that get a reaction.
Steve was involved in Stars of Hastings last year when he shot a video for entrant Zoe Archer.
But this year’s call-up to come out from behind the lens, was a welcome surprise.
Outside of raising money and awareness, Steve’s motivation for participating comes back to his family.
“I want to show my daughter that life is about taking risks and being proud of what you do. And to give it a go.”
Entertaining the broader community is next on his agenda.
Along with Jimmy from Ready Set Boom, Steve will be hosting a Winter Wonderland event on Saturday 28 June.
The black and white cocktail evening will feature the largest 3D dance floor on the Mid North Coast, along with competitions, auctions and a deluxe Photobooth by Matt Jorgensen Photography.
Tickets are available at events.humanitix.com/winter-wonderland-2l5qnaxh with every dollar raised going to supporting Stars of Hastings, and cancer research and associated services in the community.
By Rikki WALLER
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