News: Events
Welcoming EVANZ members as Australasian Leisure Management readers
Australasian Leisure Management is delighted to welcome members of the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) to our readership – with receipt of this magazine...
Dec 22, 2014
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Visitor registration opens for AIME 2015
Visitor registration for AIME (Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo) 2015 has opened with a brand new program promising to inspire everyone in attendance. AIME, scheduled to...
Dec 21, 2014
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Football NSW to host 2015 FFA National Futsal Championships
The Home of Football NSW - Valentine Sports Park - will host the 2015 FFA National Futsal Championship for the first time at its newly built state of the art Futsal facility. 81...
Dec 19, 2014
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Aucklanders want quality downtown space
An Auckland Council survey has revealed that Aucklanders want downtown public spaces in which to run and relax, to celebrate and enjoy harbour views and to have fun with...
Dec 18, 2014
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Korean Grand Prix set for Formula 1 return
The Korean Grand Prix is set to return to the Formula One calendar in 2015 after being listed as a surprise inclusion on a provisional calendar that swells to a record 21 races....
Dec 18, 2014
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2015 Pacific Games preparations on schedule
With less than 200 days until the start of the 2015 Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, the Games Organising Committee (GOC) is very confident that the event will...
Dec 18, 2014
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Sydneysiders urged to mark their diary for the Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has released details of the 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show, inviting Sydney residents to be prepared for Australia’s biggest celebration of...
Dec 17, 2014
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Australia to benefit from AFC Asian Cup legacy plan
Millions of dollars worth of improvements to football pitches, stadiums and facilities around Australia will be among the most visible benefits of Australia hosting the AFC...
Dec 17, 2014
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HKCEC voted Asia’s best for the 12th time
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has been voted ‘Asia’s Best Convention and Exhibition Centre’ for the 12th time by readers of CEI Asia, the region’s...
Dec 16, 2014
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Public Venue Risk and Safety Masterclasses to be held in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
Industry risk management expert Wayne Middleton has joined with conference organisers Marcus Evans to present a two-day Public Venue Risk and Safety Masterclasses. To be held in...
Dec 16, 2014
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Enlighten 2015 to light up Canberra after dark
Enlighten is set to breathe light, colour and movement into Canberra after dark from 27th February to 7th March with a world-class program of events including two Australian...
Dec 16, 2014
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AFC demands improved security for Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has called on the organising committee for the 2015 Asian Cup to improve security provisions following this week's hostage siege in...
Dec 16, 2014
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Events to bolster Wellington's summer season
With an exciting programme of events, Wellington is aiming to be a vibrant place to visit during the summer. Steve Martin, Wellington Regional Chairman of the Tourism Industry...
Dec 15, 2014
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2014 a busy sporting year for the P.A. People
Being internationally recognised for its expertise in communications and public address for sporting events has made 2014 a busy year for The P.A People - providing services to...
Dec 14, 2014
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Gold Coast to host 2015 BMX Australia National Series opener
The Gold Coast will host one of the first national sporting events of the New Year with 600 entries expected for round one and two of BMX Australia’s National Series in Nerang...
Dec 12, 2014
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Investment to increase chance of Kiwi sporting success in Rio
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) has confirmed its investment in sports over the next two years in the build up to the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games. Chief...
Dec 11, 2014
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Carnival ride worker crushed to death in Queensland
A 20-year-old carnival worker has been crushed to death while dismantling a fairground ride following a family 'Carols by Candlelight' event at Collingwood Park State School,...
Dec 11, 2014
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Vivid set to light up Sydney again in 2015
Internationally renowned festival of light, sound and ideas Vivid Sydney is set to impress once again when it returns to Sydney in 2015, which has been designated ‘International...
Dec 10, 2014
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Priava looks to future through rising star award backing
Leading cloud based venue and event management system provider Priava has capped a successful year with its sponsorship of the Rising Star Award at the Entertainment Venues...
Dec 9, 2014
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BOUNCE to host Summer Camp sessions during school holidays
Indoor trampoline arena and urban playground operator BounceInc will be hosting its inaugural Summer Tramp Camp thorugh the summer school holidays. Taking place on weekday...
Dec 9, 2014
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PyeongChang Winter Olympics events could move outside Korea
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed that bobsleigh and luge events are moved outside of South Korea for the 2018 winter Olympic Games in order to save money...
Dec 8, 2014
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Lack of leadership blamed for poor Australian athletics performance at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
An independent review commissioned by Athletics Australia has blamed a lack of leadership for its troubled campaign at this year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Australia's...
Dec 8, 2014
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Hong Kong fears Singapore's advance in attracting regional sporting events
Having been long term rivals in trade and finance, Hong Kong and Singapore are currently vying to become Asia's top city in the arts and sport. Having completed the Singapore...
Dec 8, 2014
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ICC Sydney draws on global experience of AEG Ogden
Although the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is still two years away from opening, the venue's pre-opening team is able to draw on parent company AEG Ogden’s...
Dec 8, 2014
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