News: Events
China’s ongoing Coronavirus restrictions set to see cancellation of 2023 Formula 1 Shanghai Grand Prix
Formula 1 will not return to China in 2023 with the Shanghai Grand Prix to be removed from the global race calendar as a result of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. BBC Sport has...
Nov 21, 2022
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Sunshine Coast to host All Access Day at the Beach event
Celebrate International Day of People with Disability, Sunshine Coast Council is to stage its second annual All Access Day at the Beach on Friday 2nd December. Advising that the...
Nov 20, 2022
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Recreation
The Demographics Group considers Australian tourism industry needs to find solutions for rebuilding workforce
Director and co-founder of the preeminent social data analytics advisory service, The Demographics Group, Simon Kuestenmacher will be presenting his views on the way forward to...
Nov 20, 2022
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Tourism
FIFA announces new Digital Fan Experience platform for Qatar 2022 World Cup
Claiming that it is "set to redefine the way in which fans” engage with the Qatar World Cup, world football governing body FIFA has launched FIFA+, a reimagined app and web...
Nov 20, 2022
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Major event marks milestone for Christchurch’s QEII Park
Christchurch City Council has advised that the concert featuring UK electronic artists Groove Armada will be the first major event to be held at Queen Elizabeth II Park since...
Nov 17, 2022
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Entertainment
Western Australian events celebrating International Day of People with Disability receive government funding
The Western Australian Government is helping to fund 100 events and activities across the state to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). Some of the...
Nov 17, 2022
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Attractions
Chris Styring named new Head of Commercial at W Sports & Media
Melbourne-based sports marketing agency W Sports & Media has appointed experienced commercial sales and strategic management consultant, Chris Styring as its new Head of...
Nov 17, 2022
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Cairns anticipates hosting 2023 Queensland State Pool Rescue Championships
Council will provide $10,000 to help Surf Life Saving Queensland secure the 2023 Queensland State Pool Rescue Championships in Cairns. The championships are expected to be held...
Nov 17, 2022
Events /
Aquatics
FIBO 2023 to focus on the role of fitness in physical health and illness prevention moves further into focus
Mindful of recent World Health Organization (WHO) information that 500 million people around the world will suffer from the consequences of lack of exercise by 2030, the...
Nov 17, 2022
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Wellness /
Fitness
Young representatives commit to driving for change for Women in Sport
With the 8th IWG World Conference on Women & Sport wrapping up today, Women in Sport Aotearoa consider the future of women and girls in sport is in safe hands with a younger...
Nov 16, 2022
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Sport
ASM Global promotes Alex Merchán to drive expansion of the world’s largest live-event marketing platform
ASM Global has promoted Alex Merchán to the role of Chief Marketing Officer overseeing its global portfolio that represents 20,000 events across 350 venues, hosting more than...
Nov 16, 2022
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Reversal of visa ban means Novak Djokovic can play at 2023 Australian Open
Having banned international tennis star Novak Djokovic from entering the country for three years as of January 2022, the Australian Government has overturned its visa ban on the...
Nov 16, 2022
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Renewed sponsorship to drive tennis development in regional Western Australia
Western Australian grain growers cooperative CBH Group has renewed its sponsorship of Tennis West, the state’s governing body for the sport. The two-year renewal will focus on...
Nov 15, 2022
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Perth’s RAC Arena marks 10 years of operations
Perth’s RAC Arena has celebrated its 10-year anniversary at a event for its stakeholders while also announcing a range of upcoming major sport and entertainment events. Owned by...
Nov 15, 2022
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Entertainment
Networking proves to be a key benefit of 8th IWG World Conference
While attendees at the 8th IWG World Conference consider the presentations to be impressive, the chance to network with new and old friends “is the icing on the cake”. The 8th...
Nov 15, 2022
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Education
Upgrades planned for popular Athletics Precinct in East Albury
The Advisory Committee for the Les O’Brien Athletics Precinct in East Albury have identified a number of upgrades to improve usability and accessibility, attract events and...
Nov 14, 2022
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Venues
First Australian event of Saudi Arabian backed LIV Golf tour to tee off in Adelaide
Adelaide’s The Grange golf course will host the first LIV Golf tournament in Australia as part of the breakaway league’s 14-stop global tournament. With the Adelaide event to be...
Nov 14, 2022
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Golf
Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and Infinite Reality preview metaverse fan experience
Aimed at enhancing the fan immersive experience, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and Infinite Reality have signed a multi-year international partnership exploring new ways to...
Nov 14, 2022
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Research highlights NT events amplify economic outcomes
Independent research has revealed the impressive economic outcomes delivered by events supported by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) on behalf of the Northern...
Nov 14, 2022
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Finance
Ungerboeck names Alex Alexandrov as new Chief Executive
Global venue and event management software leader Ungerboeck has announced the appointment of Alex Alexandrov as its new Chief Executive. Alexandrov has spent his career at the...
Nov 14, 2022
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Return of Vivid Sydney generates $119 million for local economy
Vivid Sydney made an emphatic return this year - breaking attendance records and boosting the local economy by $119 million. The festival saw its largest opening weekend ever...
Nov 14, 2022
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Queensland’s multiculturalism to be showcased in 2023 via 117 events and festivals
Queensland’s diversity next year will be celebrated via 117 events and festivals receiving a share of $897,000 in grant funding. QLD Minister for Multicultural Affairs Leanne...
Nov 13, 2022
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Culture
Successful Pan Pacific Masters Games to be trialled as annual event for Gold Coast
The return and outstanding success of the 10-day multi-sport Pan Pacific Masters Games has reinforced the status of the Gold Coast as a major global sports city this month and...
Nov 13, 2022
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Sport
Hisense launches its FIFA World Cup 2022 Campaign
As the final countdown starts for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Chinese electronic giant Hisense will partner with Brazilian football legend Kaká to launch the "Perfect Match...
Nov 13, 2022
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