News: Events
Rally Australia organiser recognised as world’s top motor sport official
Rally Australia Chief Sporting Organiser Adrian Stafford has won the world’s top award for motor sport officials, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile’s Outstanding...
Nov 23, 2014
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Loss of Council supports leads to cancellation of Endless Summer Festival
The 2014 Endless Summer Festival, due to be held in the Southern Sydney suburb of Cronulla, has been cancelled with organisers citing “a last minute decision” by Sutherland...
Nov 21, 2014
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Dog Lovers Show named Australia's best
Event Management International's Dog Lovers Show has been named Australia's best Show at the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia’s (EEAA) 2014 Awards for Excellence....
Nov 20, 2014
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Major outdoor concerts deliver economic boost for Auckland
The recent announcement that the Foo Fighters will perform at Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium on 21st February will boost what is already a huge summer line-up of big stadium...
Nov 20, 2014
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Doha to host 2019 IAAF World Championships
Qatar’s credentials as a global sporting event host have been boosted by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) announcement that the 2019 World Athletics...
Nov 19, 2014
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New music festivals make good in regional Victoria
While several big-name music festivals have failed in recent years, regional Victoria has delivered three new music offerings that take advantage of attractive locations,...
Nov 18, 2014
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IOC looks to future Olympic Games co-hosting under Agenda 2020 reforms
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has opened up the prospect of future summer Olympic Games being staged in multiple countries, with President Thomas Bach revealing the...
Nov 18, 2014
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Queensland secures prestigious international badminton event
Following a successful bid by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Badminton Australia, the 2017 Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sudirman Cup will be held on the Gold Coast....
Nov 18, 2014
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HKCEC receives international recognition for sustainability
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has successfully achieved Level One certification to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard for...
Nov 18, 2014
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Sporting heroes to share secrets for winning the inner game
Some of Australia and New Zealand's biggest names in sport - including UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion contender, Mark Hunt - will be addressing the inaugural Athletes For Life...
Nov 17, 2014
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Belgravia Leisure makes key new appointments
Leading facility manager Belgravia Leisure has announced the appointment of key new managerial staff in access, events and operational roles. Recently appointed Belgravia...
Nov 17, 2014
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4th Asian Beach Games open in Phuket
The fourth edition of the multi-sport Asian Beach Games have opened in Phuket, Thailand. The 10-day event (running from 14th to 21st November) will witness completion in 23...
Nov 16, 2014
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Adelaide Clipsal street race a winner at South Australian tourism awards
Adelaide's Clipsal 500 motor racing has won the major events category of the 2014 South Australian Tourism Awards. The street circuit event has attracted combined crowds of 3.8...
Nov 16, 2014
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Accesso acquires VisionOne ticketing platform
Less than a year after purchasing Siriusware, access technology and queue management experts Accesso has announced a deal to acquire leading ticketing solutions provider...
Nov 16, 2014
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Tamworth Music Festival to get bigger in 2015
Festival organisers have announced that the 2015 Tamworth Country Music Festival will be one of the biggest and brightest in the Festival’s 43 year history. Set to open on...
Nov 16, 2014
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Global TV audience up 64% for Rally Australia
The global television audience for this year’s Coates Hire Rally Australia round of the FIA World Rally Championship grew by more than 64%, or 18 million viewers, according to...
Nov 15, 2014
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New public square in Perth CBD to be event and tourism hub
Newly released plans for the $73 million redevelopment of Yagan Square in central Perth will aim to create a new social hub. Sited within the Horseshoe Bridge near the Perth...
Nov 15, 2014
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New Zealand Fitness Awards set for live judging event
In a move reminiscent of the X-Factor, the final judging round of the 2014 New Zealand Fitness Industry Awards will be assessed through the event’s first ever live assessment....
Nov 15, 2014
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Ecclestone sees ‘no point’ in F1 targeting youth audience
Formula One head Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed suggestions that the global motor racing series should do more to embrace a younger generation of fans by stating they are the...
Nov 14, 2014
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Innovative pop-up venue to host Vivid Sydney 2015 Here Lies Love production
As part of next year's Vivid Sydney program, a purpose-built pop-up venue will be built at Sydney's Barangaroo to host the acclaimed New York production Here Lies Love Set to...
Nov 14, 2014
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Spartan Race Australia launches first ever stadium event
Leading adventure and obstacle race event organisation Spartan Race has announced Australia's first ever stadium event. To be held at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on 15th February next...
Nov 13, 2014
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Spotless acquires ACG security business
Integrated services company Spotless has signed a conditional acquisition agreement to purchase the customer contracts and associated assets of ACG, a national security business...
Nov 13, 2014
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ICC Sydney strengthens team to support business enquiries
AEG Ogden has announced the appointment of two new business development managers for the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) as interest and inquiries increase...
Nov 13, 2014
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2014 Asia Fitness Convention fulfils industry promises
The recently staged sixth edition of the Asia Fitness Convention proved to be the most successful ever, attracting over 1,000 delegates to the Bangkok International Trade and...
Nov 13, 2014
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