News: Events
Falls Festival producer Secret Sounds cancels 2023 event
Falls Festival producer Secret Sounds has cancelled this year's NYE event to “rest, recover and recalibrate”. The festival had back-to-back years off due to COVID lockdowns and...
May 16, 2023
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Sydney Showground named MEA NSW State winner for event venue with capacity over 1,000
At an awards function held in Sydney last night, Sydney Showground was named as the 2021-2022 Meeting and Events Australia (MEA) NSW State winner for Best Event Venue, having a...
May 16, 2023
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MindBodySpirit Festival set to return to Sydney and Melbourne
Having successfully staged the 2023 Brisbane edition of the MindBodySpirit Festival, organisers Exhibitions & Events Australia are preparing the Sydney and Melbourne Festivals....
May 16, 2023
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Ho Chi Minh City roadshow promotes Vietnamese tourism in Australia
With Vietnam looking to return international tourism to pre-pandemic levels the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is currently hosting a series of promotional events on...
May 16, 2023
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Maldives integrated tourist destination marks Global Wellness Day with array of activities
CROSSROADS Maldives, the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi-island, integrated tourist destination, will mark Global Wellness Day on 10th June 2023 with a full schedule of...
May 16, 2023
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Eventfinda announces buy now, pay later link with Laybuy
Eventfinda, New Zealand’s largest independent ticketing provider, has announced that it is partnering with ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) provider Laybuy in a move that will see...
May 15, 2023
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NSW campaign continues promotion of positive sideline behaviour for grassroots sport this winter
The Shoosh for Kids campaign is again underway in NSW promoting positive sideline behaviour for grassroots sport this winter. The campaign is being held across NSW throughout...
May 15, 2023
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New Middle East sport and entertainment entity launched
Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management and Flash Entertainment have integrated their activities and operations to launch a company called ‘Ethara’ - a new events, entertainment, and...
May 15, 2023
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BASSINTHEGRASS to offer enhanced wellbeing and accessibility measures
The Northern Territory’s biggest music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS, being held this coming weekend, will be delivering a range of wellbeing and accessibility initiatives. There...
May 15, 2023
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Indian National Hockey Team secures sponsorship extension from Odisha
The Indian National Hockey Team has secured an extension of its support from the Odisha State Government for the next ten years which will see the partnership run until the end...
May 15, 2023
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Goulburn to commemorate centenary of first official Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
A full schedule of events and activities is being planned in Goulburn to mark the centenary of the first official Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix which occurred on 23rd June...
May 15, 2023
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Volleyball World extends partnership with Japanese sport brand Mizuno
Volleyball World - the commercial entity created by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners - has announced a multi-year...
May 15, 2023
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Third Tīrama Mai event to light up Christchurch this winter
The third annual Tīrama Mai event will be lighting up Christchurch this winter with around 20 different lighting displays, artworks and interactive installations. Tīrama Mai –...
May 15, 2023
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Australian Sports Commission acknowledges volunteers during 2023 National Volunteer Week
With National Volunteer Week - Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers - commencing today and running until 21st May, the Australian Sports Commission is paying...
May 14, 2023
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Coldplay reveals Asian tour dates and second Optus Stadium concert as Western Australian Government issues ticket scalping warning
As a result of extraordinary demand during today’s presale for Coldplay's concert at Optus Stadium on 18th November, the band will now add a second Perth concert as part of...
May 14, 2023
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Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region to welcome Crankworx mountain bike festival
The Crankworx World Tour, a multi-stop series of mountain bike festivals, bringing together the best mountain bike athletes to compete in elite-level competitions in a variety...
May 13, 2023
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Unilever named as new major sponsor for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Moving away from a potential controversial tournament sponsorship by agencies of the Saudi Arabian Government, world football governing body FIFA has announced that Unilever...
May 12, 2023
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VMA reveals results of 2023 Board Election
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has revealed the results of its 2023 Board Election with Anthony Duffy AVM to return as an Allied Director and Malu Barrios...
May 11, 2023
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HKCEC spotlights its awards in lead-up to 35th anniversary celebrations
In the lead-up to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre marking its 35th anniversary this November, the venue is spotlighting some of the awards it has recently secured...
May 11, 2023
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Australasian venues, events and executives named as finalists at TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2023
Events, executives and venues from Australia and New Zealand have been named as finalists in the TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2023 - the UK-based international award program...
May 11, 2023
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Former Skateboarding New Zealand President selected for World Skate's inaugural Skateboard Coaching Commission
Former Skateboarding New Zealand President, current Board Member and Rad Skate School Director and Coach Chris Curran has been selected for World Skate's first-ever Skateboard...
May 11, 2023
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Former Venues NSW Chair Tony Shepherd named new head at Sydney’s Moore Park Entertainment Quarter
Tony Shepherd, who stepped down as Chair of Venues NSW in February, has this week taken on the role of Chairman of Carsingha Investments, the consortium that controls Sydney’s...
May 10, 2023
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First female Emirati F3 driver among sport identities participating in inaugural FlowBank Championship
The first female Emirati F3 driver Amna Al Qubaisi is among nine elite athletes selected to participate in the inaugural FlowBank Championship - a month-long online trading...
May 10, 2023
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Te Pae Christchurch’s sustainability measures maintains Qualmark award
Ongoing recognition of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre’s environmental initiatives has seen retain its gold certification during its recent Qualmark Sustainable Tourism...
May 10, 2023
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