News: Events
Kingsmen commits S$3 million as venue planning provider for 2015 SEA Games
Communication design and production group Kingsmen Creatives Ltd has joined the 28th South East Asian (SEA) Games as the official venue planning provider. With a sponsorship...
Oct 8, 2014
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Museum of Contemporary Art masters event management
Thanks to its prime harbour-front location on Sydney's Circular Quay and in the wake of a recent $53 million dollar facelift, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) is a...
Oct 7, 2014
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Prime Minister John Key keeps tourism portfolio in latest New Zealand Ministry
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced that he will retain the tourism portfolio he has held for the past six years as his Government prepares to begin its third term...
Oct 6, 2014
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Hong Kong trade exhibitions unaffected by protest movement
The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has advised all participants, buyers and exhibitors attending autumn trade exhibitions in Hong Kong that...
Oct 6, 2014
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Pan Pacific Masters Games attracts record participants
The ninth biennial Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games has reinforced its position as one of the biggest multi-sport events in the world with a record-breaking 14,500...
Oct 5, 2014
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Deni Ute Muster heats up
The Deni Ute Muster’s Sweet 16th celebration ended on Saturday night (4th October) with Latino-country music stars, The Mavericks, closing two massive days of family fun, music,...
Oct 5, 2014
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24 days of free music events celebrate the G20
Brisbane’s music scene will be celebrated with 24 days of free live music acts as Queensland prepares to welcome the world’s leaders for the G20 Summit. Queensland Arts Minister...
Oct 4, 2014
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Inaugural Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific event heralded a success
Last week’s inaugural Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific event has been heralded as a huge success by all who attended. Held at the Singapore Sports Hub, the event gave more than 50...
Oct 3, 2014
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Re-energised Coast to Coast on track for 2015
Changes to re-energise the Speight’s Coast to Coast multi-sport event are on track with current entries tracking 60% ahead of last year. With new owners, Trojan Holdings...
Oct 2, 2014
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Newcastle gets global recognition as leading festival and event city
The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) has recognised Newcastle as a World Festival and Event City for the second time. Announced at IFEAs 59th Annual...
Oct 2, 2014
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Australia Zoo goes ‘carnival’ for the release of Rio 2
Home to beautiful blue and gold macaws from South America, Australia Zoo will mark the release of the movie Rio 2 this Saturday (4th October) with a colourful, carnival party....
Oct 2, 2014
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Merlin Entertainments Wins Women 1st Shine Award
Merlin Entertainments’ global human resources team have won the Large Business Award in the United Kingdom’s Women 1st Shine Awards 2014. With the goal of having at least one...
Sep 30, 2014
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House of Tickets producing more than 40 million tickets a year
House of Tickets, Australia and New Zealand's foremost print, ticketing and access solutions specialist, has enjoyed a period of sustained growth, servicing more than 2,000...
Sep 30, 2014
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Luna Park Sydney set to host the Halloween party of the year
Luna Park Sydney has announced it will play host to the city’s biggest and brightest Halloween party. Dubbed ‘HalloScream’, the spectacular will run over two nights from Friday...
Sep 30, 2014
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Miss Muddy plows, hurdles and runs to empower women
Part of a growing number of multi-sport and adventure race events in Australia, Miss Muddy obstacle-races sets itself apart from others in the industry through its female...
Sep 30, 2014
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Safety first for rides at 2014 Perth Royal Show
Echoing the emphasis on safety at the Royal Melbourne Show, organisers of the 2014 Perth Royal Show, which commenced on Saturday (27th September), have also been ensuring...
Sep 28, 2014
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Disney magic draws crowds to Melbourne Royal Show
While carnival ride operators have been focussing on safety issues, the presence of Walt Disney characters Mouse and Minnie Mouse has helped draw in the crowds at the 2014...
Sep 27, 2014
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Entries open for 2014 New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards
To celebrate excellence in New Zealand’s $24 billion tourism industry and recognise individual contributions by young leaders and long-term industry contributors, entries are...
Sep 27, 2014
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Rally Australia looks to secure World Rally Championship for four more years
The World Rally Championship (WRC) will return to the Coffs Coast next year, with Rally Australia hoping to secure a further three years on the WRC calendar. The recently...
Sep 26, 2014
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Jetts fitness franchisee juggles four businesses
Leading fitness chain Jetts acknowledge that Jo Buchanan is not one of their 'average' franchisees, dividing her time between the two Jetts clubs that she owns as well as two...
Sep 25, 2014
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Plan aims for renewal of Perth's Claremont Showground
The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) has approved a concept plan for the renewal of the Claremont Showground. The concept plan brings together the...
Sep 25, 2014
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Australian Event Awards finalists announced
The National Finalists for this year’s Australian Event Awards have been announced, recognising the best events and achievements in the Australian events industry over the past...
Sep 25, 2014
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Singapore lands Powerboat P1 series
Having grown into the world’s largest marine motorsport brand over the last 12 years, Powerboat P1 has announced plans to take its SuperStock powerboat and AquaX jet ski race...
Sep 25, 2014
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Netball Australia adds leading executive to board
Netball Australia has announced the appointment of the former head of Events NSW Geoff Parmenter to its board. With more than two decades of executive and general management...
Sep 25, 2014
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