News: Events
Investment set to drive HeadBox Australia’s global growth
Meetings and events platform HeadBox has announced that it has secured a $6.2 million investment to accelerate the company’s global growth strategy including expansion of key...
Apr 2, 2025
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MusicSA welcomes State Cultural Policy and additional $1.5 million annual funding for local music
MusicSA has welcomed the release of South Australia’s landmark 'State Cultural Policy A Place to Create', and the reaffirmation of $80 million in long-term investment for the...
Apr 2, 2025
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Festival organisers invited to participate in survey on ongoing insurance challenges
Cancellations of music festivals due to climate-related events have increased over the last five years with some festivals also having to manage extreme weather impacts during...
Apr 2, 2025
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Records shattered at 2025 AusFitness Expo in Melbourne
The 2025 AusFitness Expo Melbourne event has seen the unveiling of exciting new trends and record-breaking sporting achievements over its two days. Staged at the Melbourne...
Apr 2, 2025
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New Thailand B2B event for wellness, hospitality and tourism sectors
A new B2B event is being held in Phuket on 19th May for the wellness, hospitality and tourism sectors with a focus on driving innovation, dialogue and creative approaches in a...
Apr 2, 2025
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Nocturnal immersive experience returns to Scenic World in 2025
Nocturnal, a sensory journey inspired by the landscape and wildlife of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains and Gundungurra Country returns to Scenic World in 2025 with an...
Apr 2, 2025
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Allianz Australia partners with Football Australia to launch new digital fan platform
Allianz Australia, the official Insurance Partner of Football Australia has today launched a new digital platform for Australian football fans - 'Fan Hub' - with the offering...
Apr 1, 2025
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Construction underway on Geelong Arts Centre church redevelopment
With access to affordable performance spaces being key to fostering a thriving creative scene, Geelong Arts Centre is strengthening its position as one of Australia’s largest...
Apr 1, 2025
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre secures swimming event trifecta
Swimming Australia has locked in major championships - the Australian Age and MC Age and Open Swimming Championships for 2026, 2028 and 2030 to be held at Gold Coast Aquatic...
Apr 1, 2025
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Strategic alliance announced between PCMA and New Zealand's Business Events Industry
A two-year strategic alliance has been signed between Professional Convention Management Association and Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) to further strengthening the...
Apr 1, 2025
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YOHKA obstacle racing rises in popularity with IOC including 100 metre short course concept in modern pentathlon
Australia-born fitness racing brand, YOHKA Sports, offers a variety of events including a 100 metre Short Course, a 5km Course, a 10km Course, and a thrilling Pursuit Course...
Mar 31, 2025
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Western Sydney Convention Centre expands to encompass Panthers Precinct
Western Sydney Convention Centre and Panthers Precinct have combined their offerings to create a premier, one-stop destination in Western Sydney for corporate gatherings. With...
Mar 31, 2025
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South Australian Government launches inaugural 10 year Cultural Policy
The South Australian Government has launched the state’s first 10-year Cultural Policy, 'A Place to Create', designed to ensure all South Australians have access to arts,...
Mar 31, 2025
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Starlizard Integrity Services identifies 159 suspicious football matches played in 2024
London-based, sports integrity specialists - Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) - have identified 159 football matches played around the world in 2024 as suspicious. In a major...
Mar 31, 2025
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Expressions of Interest now open for Advisory Group to implement Equity Arts and Disability Plan
Expressions of Interest are being sought from d/Deaf and disabled artists, arts workers and screen practitioners across Australia to join an Implementation Advisory Group to...
Mar 31, 2025
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MEETINGS 2025 Hosted Buyer applications close soon as BEIA reveals social events
MEETINGS, New Zealand's largest and longest running business events exhibition run by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has its applications close next week for 2025...
Mar 31, 2025
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Gallagher ambassador Natalie Cook to deliver keynote session at Fuel SYD 2025
Natalie Cook, five-time Olympian and Olympic Gold Medallist, will be delivering a keynote session at FUEL SYD 2025 on 8th May at 12-Micron Barangaroo, with her attendance...
Mar 30, 2025
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First Destination Management Plan released for Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga City Council has endorsed the Wagga Wagga Destination Management Plan 2025-2034, which will guide the development of the visitor economy in the Wagga Wagga Local...
Mar 30, 2025
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Event organisers offer glimpse of track designs for Australia’s new international motorcross
Event organisers have offered a glimpse of track designs for the new Hidden Valley international-level motocross track located in Darwin and designed by Protraxx. The Hidden...
Mar 30, 2025
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Gymnastics Australia seeks clarity on Brisbane 2032 venue
Following the Brisbane 2032 facilities announcement earlier this week, Gymnastics Australia is seeking urgent clarity and support from the Queensland Government on the...
Mar 30, 2025
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Craig Davidson appointed as new Chief Executive of Tourism and Events Queensland
Tourism industry leader and collaborator, Craig Davidson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Tourism and Events Queensland following an international search for one...
Mar 30, 2025
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Basketball Australia’s National Coaches conference returns to AIS in 2025
Now in its eighth year, the Basketball Australia’s National Coaches conference is returning to the Australian Institute of Sport from 2nd - 3rd June, providing coaches of all...
Mar 30, 2025
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F45 Training offers exclusive co-developed HYROX training programs
With F45 Training, a leading functional fitness community, back as the official training and naming partner for mass participation fitness challenge, HYROX when it is returns to...
Mar 29, 2025
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FIBA and Sport Singapore to host series of events in 2026 and 2027
Aimed at growing the profile of 3x3 basketball within the local Singaporean sporting community, FIBA and Sport Singapore (SportSG) have extended their existing partnership to...
Mar 29, 2025
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