News: Events
NTMEC secures world-famous Harlem Globetrotters show for the Northern Territory
Northern Territory Major Events Company has secured the iconic basketball team, The Original Harlem Globetrotters, for a show in Darwin as part of an Australian and New Zealand...
Sep 17, 2023
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Sydney Marathon 2023 becomes largest marathon ever held in Australia and looks to achieve World Major status
The Sydney Marathon, held yesterday, created history with the event becoming the largest marathon ever held in Australia with more than 42,000 participating and having attracted...
Sep 17, 2023
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Expressions of Interest open for Moomba Carnival 2024 operations
The City of Melbourne has opened Expressions of Interest for carnival and catering operators wanting to be part of the 2024 Moomba Festival (part of the Moomba Waterfest)....
Sep 17, 2023
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BEIA launches inaugural New Zealand Business Events Week
New Zealand's inaugural Business Events Week launches today with the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Annual Conference in Marlborough, followed by policy and business...
Sep 17, 2023
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PHIVE secures inaugural $10,000 Holdmark Innovation Award
Sydney Design Week 2023 has launched this week at Powerhouse Museum in the inner Sydney suburb of Ultimo with Powerhouse announcing the winners of two key design initiatives;...
Sep 17, 2023
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Organisations to host community support session in Port Macquarie following Shark Incident
In response to the recent shark incident at Lighthouse Beach, organisations including NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), Bite Club, Surfing NSW, Surf Life Saving NSW...
Sep 17, 2023
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Great Southern Nights live music event returns in 2024 with new format
Great Southern Nights is returning in March 2024, anticipated to revive NSW Live Music with 300 Gigs set to be delivered in venues across Western Sydney and Sydney's inner city...
Sep 17, 2023
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Eden Park looks back on 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup success
Four weeks on from the final match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Auckland’s Eden Park has looked back on what is sees as having been one of the most successful tournaments...
Sep 16, 2023
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UFC 293 breaks records in ticket sales and corporate support at Qudos Bank Arena
UFC 293, held at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on 10th September 2023 delivered 12 breathtaking bouts while also shattering ticket sale records – highlighting the global appeal of...
Sep 15, 2023
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National Gymnastics Clubs Carnival underway at Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre
The 9th edition of the National Gymnastics Clubs Carnival is currently underway at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, and is set to attract more than 4000 gymnastics...
Sep 15, 2023
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Brisbane International returns to Pat Rafter Arena in 2024
The Brisbane International is returning to Pat Rafter Arena in 2024 with the ‘block-buster event’ expected to attract the world’s best tennis players. 180 top ranked men’s and...
Sep 15, 2023
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Melbourne’s redeveloped Brens Pavilion anticipated to attract more local women to community sport
The completion of the City of Melbourne’s $6.9 million redevelopment of Brens Pavilion provides clubs and community groups with an inclusive venue for local sport - anticipated...
Sep 14, 2023
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Biennale of Sydney announces creative partnership to promote First Nations art
The Biennale of Sydney has partnered with Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain to promote First Nations art. As part of the partnership, the two organisations have...
Sep 14, 2023
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Oak View Group and Ethara launch Middle Eastern venue joint venture
USA-based venue development, advisory and investment company the Oak View Group has announced an expansion into the Middle East through a joint venture with Ethara, the region’s...
Sep 13, 2023
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WINX Stand at Royal Randwick recognised for outstanding event experiences
The team behind WINX Stand at Royal Randwick, Australian Turf Club (ATC) were proud to be a finalist in Venue of the Year at the Australian Event Awards held last night. The...
Sep 13, 2023
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Formula 1 Melbourne Grand Prix 2023 named Australian Event of the Year
The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2023 has been named as the Australian Event of the Year for 2023 at the 2023 Australian Event Awards, presented last night in Bankstown....
Sep 13, 2023
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Sydney Contemporary 2023 attracts over 25,000 visitors and records sales of over $21million
Held at Sydney’s multi-arts precinct, Carriageworks from 7th–10th September 2023, Australasia’s premier art Fair, Sydney Contemporary, in partnership with MA Financial Group,...
Sep 13, 2023
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ICC Sydney inaugural High Performance Program produces first graduates
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has produced its first graduates of an inaugural 12-month High Performance Program which featured an...
Sep 12, 2023
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National Officiating Summit 2023 postponed until 2024
The Organising and Advisory Committees of the National Officiating Summit 2023 have advised that the event has been postponed until October/November 2024. This decision has...
Sep 12, 2023
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Over 1,650 athletes qualify to compete for 2023 Riyadh World Combat Games
The organising committee of the 2023 Riyadh World Combat Games has announced that 1,657 athletes from over 80 countries have successfully qualified for the tournament. This...
Sep 12, 2023
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Football Australia's James Johnson calls for stadiums review ahead of 2032 Olympics and potential FIFA World Cup bid
Football Australia Chief Executive James Johnson has called for a rethink of the venues that will host the football tournament during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, warning...
Sep 11, 2023
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WorkSafe Tradies Surf Challenge returns to URBNSURF Melbourne
Surfing Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria have announced the return of the WorkSafe Tradies Surf Challenge to URBNSURF on 29th October 2023. Bringing together surfing tradies from...
Sep 11, 2023
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Dunedin City to give further consideration on draft Live Music Action Plan 2023
Looking to support a thriving, vibrant music scene in Dunedin, City Councillors have worked with Save Dunedin Live Music and wider music communities to draft the Ōtepoti Live...
Sep 11, 2023
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FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2023 offers inclusive fanzone
Aiming to entertain and engage fans of all ages, the organisers of FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2023 have devised a wide range of impressive activities at the Fanzone of...
Sep 11, 2023
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