News: Events
Hyrox opens bidding for cities to host 2026/27 World Championships
Mass participation fitness challenge, Hyrox, has announced that for the first time it is inviting cities across the world to bid to host the Hyrox World Championships. Hyrox has...
Apr 23, 2025
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Key details released for 2025 Ballarat Marathon
Key details have been released for the second annual Ballarat Marathon road running festival to be held on 26th and 27th April - with already more than 9000 entries across all...
Apr 23, 2025
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Venue Safety and Security Exchange returns for 2025
The organisers of Venue Safety and Security Exchange (VSX) have advised that its 2025 edition will be held on Wednesday 23rd July at the Australian Turf Club, Royal Randwick....
Apr 23, 2025
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Grants open for Geelong Positive Ageing events and experiences
The City of Greater Geelong has announced the opening of the Positive Ageing Grants with grants of up to $1,000 available to support community-hosted activities and experiences...
Apr 23, 2025
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Reimagined running event to launch in Sydney
The reimagined ‘Real Insurance Harbour 10’, a 10km and 5km race around Sydney Harbour - built by runners, for runners - is launching officially on 1st May, and offers more than...
Apr 23, 2025
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Live Nation acquires Japanese concert promoter Hayashi International
USA-based entertainment giant Live Nation has announced its acquisition of Hayashi International Promotions (HIP), one of Japan’s largest concert promoters. HIP, which promotes...
Apr 23, 2025
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Cricket Australia and ICC support funding for exiled Afghanistan women's cricketers
Cricket Australia has joined the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide monetary assistance and coaching to displaced Afghanistan women's cricketers. Afghanistan had 25...
Apr 22, 2025
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NSW Government delivers financial lifeline to music festivals
The NSW Government has delivered the first round of its Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund, established in September 2024, which has allocated a combined $2.25 million...
Apr 22, 2025
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PMY acquires EVENT360 and grows its EMEA presence
International venue, events and infrastructure technology solutions business, the PMY Group, has acquired UK-based EVENT360, a premier producer of match-day entertainment,...
Apr 22, 2025
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EVANZ sponsors Venue of the Year as part of the NZEA Awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has advised that it is to again sponsor the Venue of the Year category as part of the New Zealand Events Association...
Apr 22, 2025
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Grampians Grape Escape among major events supported across Victoria
Major events across Victoria are being supported by the state government with more than 20 events receiving funding via the latest round of the Regional Events Fund. The latest...
Apr 21, 2025
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Tasmanian Government opens $5 million Event Attraction Fund
The Tasmanian Government has opened its $5 million Event Attraction Fund as part of their 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future aimed at attracting large-scale events and...
Apr 21, 2025
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Bluesfest records highest attendance of any Australian festival since pre-COVID
Bluesfest - an Australian-owned, independent celebration of live music - will return in 2026 following its record attendance in 2025 over the Easter long weekend, from 17th to...
Apr 21, 2025
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Adelaide 500 motorsport event rebranded as bp Adelaide Grand Final
ngstanding global fuel provider, bp and the South Australian Government have announced the re-naming of the Adelaide 500 supercar street race to the bp Adelaide Grand Final. bp...
Apr 21, 2025
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Les Mills continues to rollout Ceremony circuit workout
From the early days of the Curves exclusively for women circuit training phenomena through to the F45 functional and high-intensity workouts, circuit training continues to rise...
Apr 21, 2025
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Byron Bay to become first NSW regional area to trial Special Entertainment Precinct
The New South Wales north coast town of Byron Bay will become the first regional area to establish a trial Special Entertainment Precinct to promote and preserve its nightlife....
Apr 20, 2025
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Hong Kong Disneyland to mark 20th anniversary with year-long celebration
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will mark its 20th year in operations with a full year of celebrations that will feature new attractions and its biggest parade ever, Friendtastic....
Apr 20, 2025
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Volleyball Australia announces organisational and personnel changes
Volleyball Australia has announced a series of organisational and personnel changes to ensure the sport in Australia is set up for success both now and into the future As the...
Apr 18, 2025
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Swimming Australia appoints Chelsea Warr to its Board
Swimming Australia has appointed Chelsea Warr to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. Her leadership has delivered transformational results across Olympic, Paralympic,...
Apr 18, 2025
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Taipei Zoo to mark World Tapir Day with themed events for guests
Taipei Zoo is hosting tapir-themed events to help visitors learn about the species to celebrate World Tapir Day on 27th April. The Malayan tapir is listed as an endangered...
Apr 18, 2025
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ATEC announces Meeting Place 2025 to be held in Perth
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has advised that Meeting Place 2025 (MP25), in partnership with Tourism Western Australia, will be held in Perth from 27th to 29th...
Apr 17, 2025
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Inaugural GTI Southeast Asia Expo attracts support from national associations and trade bodies
With less than a week to go, the highly anticipated inaugural GTI Southeast Asia Expo, the event is shaping up to be a must-attend event for the amusement and attractions...
Apr 17, 2025
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Work begins on $309 million Penrith Stadium redevelopment
The NSW Government has begun construction on the $309 million redevelopment of Penrith Stadium with the project led by John Holland Group. The State Government has worked with...
Apr 16, 2025
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Mary Valley Rattler builds interest in New Zealand for its offerings
With direct air services between Auckland and the Sunshine Coast Airport, Gympie’s Mary Valley Rattler team believes it can tap into New Zealanders’ passion for rail, especially...
Apr 16, 2025
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