News: Events
Inaugural Pacific Island Cricket Challenge aims to strengthen community bonds
Co-organised and co-hosted by Australian Defence Force Cricket and Cricket Fiji, the inaugural Pacific Island Cricket Challenge 2023 is seen as an opportunity to build community...
Mar 10, 2023
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Eventbrite announces 8% cuts to global workforce
Fearing recessionary pressures and a looming economic downturn, global event management and ticketing service Eventbrite has announced that it is to cut about 8% of its...
Mar 10, 2023
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Resorts World Sentosa links with LIV Golf for inaugural Singapore event
Breakaway global golf tour LIV Golf has announced Resorts World Sentosa as Presenting Partner and Official Hotel of LIV Golf Singapore, to be held at Sentosa Golf Club from 28th...
Mar 10, 2023
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Inaugural IAAPA Middle East Trade Summit welcomed more than 700 attendees
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) saw its inaugural Middle East Trade Summit offering opportunities for IAAPA to be introduced to new...
Mar 9, 2023
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Starlizard Integrity Services launches alert system to help fight sport match manipulation
Starlizard Integrity Services, has launched Komodo - an innovative online integrity alert system offered free of charge for use by sports governing bodies and enforcement...
Mar 9, 2023
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Racegoers advised to prepare for Newcastle 500 crowds
NSW Police are urging racegoers to plan ahead of time and travel safely on the roads as large crowds are expected for the return of the Thrifty Newcastle 500 this weekend. A...
Mar 9, 2023
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Ed Sheeran concert anticipated to set new attendance record for Optus Stadium
More than 70,000 fans are expected to attend the final leg of English pop star Ed Sheeran's Mathematics tour at Optus Stadium on 12th March - anticipated to set a new attendance...
Mar 9, 2023
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Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens help restore historic Mona Vale bathhouse
The Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens are hosting a fundraising campaign to help with the cost of restoring the damaged bathhouse at historic Mona Vale Homestead. The...
Mar 8, 2023
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Toowoomba Creative Industry Summit to examine arts sector’s current and future trends
A Toowoomba Creative Industry Summit is being held for the region’s creative practitioners, entrepreneurs and representatives from arts organisations to examine the arts...
Mar 8, 2023
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Entertainment Expo Hong Kong returns featuring eight industry events
The 19th Entertainment Expo Hong Kong is currently underway with eight events of film, TV, music and digital entertainment promoting Hong Kong as a centre for cultural exchange....
Mar 7, 2023
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Live Nation Australia announces partnership with Asahi Beverages
Live Nation Australia has today announced its exclusive partnership with leading drinks company Asahi Beverages - bringing some of Australia's most loved drinks to music fans at...
Mar 7, 2023
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Sporting events driving Adelaide tourism boom
The ongoing resurgence of South Australian tourism will see Adelaide celebrate a busy April with sporting events selling out and hotel bookings hitting new highs. As of last...
Mar 6, 2023
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Expression of Interest process opens for civil works for 2026 Games Villages
Commonwealth Games Villages will be home to around 7,000 athletes and officials in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Morwell when the Games get underway in March 2026. The...
Mar 6, 2023
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Ticketek expands UK presence with Motorpoint Arena Nottingham deal
In an expansion of its UK activities, TEG-owned Ticketek has advised that it has signed an exclusive deal with Motorpoint Arena Nottingham for the supply, installation and...
Mar 6, 2023
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Red Centre’s Wide Open Space festival offers diverse performances amid desert culture
The popular Red Centre festival ‘Wide Open Space’, taking place from 28th to 30th April at Ross River Resort, has released the first line-up for the event, with Territory...
Mar 6, 2023
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Inaugural Venue Safety and Security Exchange conference to be staged in Sydney
A new event focussing on venue safety and security for event and venue safety practitioners is to launch in Sydney in July. To be held at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on 12th...
Mar 5, 2023
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Singapore Sports Hub secures three-year deal to host FIBA Intercontinental Cup
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has agreed a three-year deal with Sport Singapore for the city to host its Intercontinental Cup club competition. The Singapore...
Mar 5, 2023
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Inflatable ‘Poo Palace’ attraction installed for first time at Newcastle Show
The University of Newcastle’s Gastrointestinal Research Group from Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has installed a ‘Poo Palace’ - a free attraction at the Newcastle...
Mar 3, 2023
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World Leisure Day to be celebrated on 16th April
Aiming to reinforce the role of leisure at the centre of the society, the World Leisure Organization has announced that World Leisure Day 2023 will be celebrated all around the...
Mar 3, 2023
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Inaugural Olympic Esports Week highlights virtual forms of sport becoming increasingly prevalent
The popularity of esports has increased significantly in recent years with Singapore set to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Week – a four-day global virtual and simulated...
Mar 2, 2023
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The 2023 Adelaide Festival opens with ticket sales at 91% box office target
The 38th Adelaide Festival has opened today with the festival offering an array of events - 893 artists from 18 countries gathering in Adelaide over the next 17 days. The box...
Mar 2, 2023
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SportWest Awards acknowledge outstanding achievements by all in Western Australia sports
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of Western Australia’s dedicated sportspeople, administrators and volunteers, the 2022 SportWest Awards have been presented, with 2022...
Mar 2, 2023
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iTICKET announced as ticketing partner for Dunedin’s Edgar Centre
New Zealand ticketing company iTICKET, has entered into a new three-year partnership with Dunedin’s Edgar Centre. Going forward, iTICKET will be the exclusive ticketing provider...
Mar 2, 2023
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Perth’s Scarborough Amphitheatre hosts FIFA Unity Pitch
The colourful FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Unity Pitch has been set up in Perth’s Scarborough Amphitheatre as part of a roadshow of the tournament's nine host cities across...
Mar 2, 2023
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