News: Events
Adelaide Festival Centre launches its inaugural Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
Adelaide Festival Centre will launch its inaugural Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) today, furthering the Centre’s commitment to be a destination where equity thrives...
Nov 29, 2022
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Protected Entertainment Precincts pass Western Australian Parliament
Laws aimed at enhancing safety in Western Australia's popular entertainment precincts by banning perpetrators of violent or threatening behaviour have passed through Parliament....
Nov 29, 2022
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Sports Leaders call for proactive approach to Safe Sport and Sustainability at IF Forum 2022
Attendees at SportAccord's IF Forum 2022 heard at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne yesterday that International Federations (IFs) must be proactive to ensure safe sport and...
Nov 29, 2022
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Para athletes to commence national campaign led by Australian Institute of Sport
Ahead of International Day of People with Disability (IDOPwD) on 3rd December, 12 Para athletes including Paralympians Monique Murphy (swimming) and Taishar Ovens (wheelchair...
Nov 28, 2022
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Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium gets approval to stage more concerts
The Queensland Government has been given approval to Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium to double the number of concerts events that it will hold in 2023 and 2024. The venue’s concert...
Nov 28, 2022
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Eco Expo Asia 2022 returns in December with the theme “Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”
The theme of Eco Expo Asia 2022, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau...
Nov 28, 2022
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Team from SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre secured state’s Pool Lifeguard Championship
SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre’s Team C are the 2022 Royal Life Saving Society - South Australia Pool Lifeguard Champions, beating a highly competitive field of lifeguards in an...
Nov 27, 2022
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MyVenue secures award for Emerging Exporter of the year
Stadium and arena point of sale (POS) specialists, MyVenue, have secured the award for Emerging Exporter of the Year at the 60th Australian Export Awards, in recognition of...
Nov 27, 2022
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Shenzhen Unilumin Technology spotlights their contribution to Qatar FIFA World Cup fan experience
With the Qatar World Cup now well underway, Shenzhen Unilumin Technology – a representative of Chinese LED technology, has spotlighted its contribution to the fan experience....
Nov 27, 2022
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Victoria’s business event recovery driven by success of Melbourne Convention Bureau
Melbourne Convention Bureau has exceeded all targets and cemented business events as the highest yielding sector in Victoria’s visitor economy. MCB achieved an incredible result...
Nov 27, 2022
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Deakin University advises of potential of sport management careers
Sponsored Post: With a new course Deakin Business School is preparing graduates to capitalise on massive opportunities in sport management, encouraging students to find their...
Nov 25, 2022
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Brisbane Lions’ new Brighton Homes Arena launches to the public for AFLW Grand Final
The Brisbane Lions Football Club will welcome fans for the first time to their brand new home - the Brighton Homes Arena - on 27th November after gaining hosting rights to the...
Nov 24, 2022
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Zoomlion Tower Cranes spotlight their construction contribution for Qatar’s Lusail Stadium for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Have highlighted their contribution of their tower cranes in the construction of the Lusail Stadium – Qatar’s venue for...
Nov 24, 2022
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Apollo Projects encourages other businesses to support SwimSAFER Week 2022
Swimming New Zealand’s principal sponsor, Apollo Projects, is getting behind SwimSAFER Week 2022 (21st-27th November), encouraging other companies to join them in funding...
Nov 23, 2022
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ICC Sydney releases 2023 sustainable menu collection
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has released its 2023 Menu Collection developed by its in house team of culinary experts. Featuring...
Nov 23, 2022
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BASSINTHEGRASS and Parrtjima festivals secure accolades at the 2022 Australian Event Awards
The Northern Territory’s events industry continues to excel with two major Territory events taking out three accolades at the 2022 Australian Event Awards. BASSINTHEGRASS Music...
Nov 23, 2022
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Tourism
Inaugural AMPSEA conference brings together Australia’s mass event industry
The first AMPSEA (Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance) conference has concluded in Sydney having successfully brought together the key figures across...
Nov 23, 2022
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Crowd crush by music fans outside John Cain Arena prompts internal review by precinct manager
Concerns around safety and event planning have prompted Melbourne and Olympic Parks - the manager of John Cain Arena - to initiate an internal review following a crowd crush by...
Nov 23, 2022
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ASM Global unveils Exhibition World Bahrain
Leading venue management company and producer of live experiences, ASM Global, has made history with the spectacular firework-laden inauguration ceremony of the 95,000 square...
Nov 22, 2022
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Venues
LetsPlay.Live returns as official Oceanic partner for VALORANT esports
Leading Oceanic esports provider LetsPlay.Live (LPL) has announced their continued partnership with Riot Games as the official regional provider of VALORANT tournaments for 2023...
Nov 22, 2022
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Fifth edition of inclusive UTS World Youth Festival comes to a close in Bangkok
After a week's celebration of action-packed sports, education and friendship, the fifth edition of the UTS World Youth Festival held on the campus of the Srinakharinwirot...
Nov 22, 2022
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Dreamstime joins boycott of Qatar World Cup by not accepting images or footage
Dreamstime, the world’s largest stock photo community, has announced it will not accept images or footage from the Qatar World Cup in its editorial section. The agency explains...
Nov 21, 2022
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Craig Lovett presented with Major Events International's Lifetime Achievement Award
The career achievements Craig Lovett, Principal of the Incognitus consultancy, have been recognised with his having been presented with Major Events International's Lifetime...
Nov 21, 2022
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Inaugural Victorian Medieval Festival to be held at Kryal Castle
The inaugural Victorian Medieval Festival will be held at Kryal Castle, Ballarat on the 3rd-4th December for which thousands of people are expected to attend. The event is being...
Nov 21, 2022
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