News: Events
BASSINTHEGRASS to return in 2025 with diverse range of genres
Following its success in 2024, Northern Territory Major Events Company has advised that the 2025 edition of music festival BASSINTHEGRASS will be held on 17th May at Mindil...
Sep 4, 2024
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Global tourism summit in Perth to be addressed by 68th US Secretary of State
The 68th United States Secretary of State John Kerry will address the 2024 WTTC Global Summit - a two-day summit being held at Crown Perth from 8th-10th October. Secretary Kerry...
Sep 4, 2024
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Sentosa’s Serapong to stage third consecutive LIV Golf Singapore event in 2025
Organisers of Liv Golf have confirmed Sentosa’s Serapong golf course is among the first four venues for the competition’s next season. The 2025 edition will be Sentosa’s...
Sep 4, 2024
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Tixel and Bolster Group release third ticketing state of play report
Australian ticket resale marketplace, Tixel, and leading culture marketing agency, Bolster Group, have today revealed their latest Ticketing State of Play research report – a...
Sep 4, 2024
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Federal and NSW Governments back Paddle Australia’s 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships hosting
With just over 400 days to go until the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships at Penrith Whitewater Stadium, the NSW and Federal Governments...
Sep 4, 2024
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Scotland could host 2026 Commonwealth Games financed by Victorian Government
Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) has stated it could host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow without any financial support from Scottish or UK Governments thanks in part to...
Sep 2, 2024
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Multiple venues across Casey to host Special Olympics Victoria State Summer Games
Following on from the success of the 2024 Special Olympics Victoria State Games in July, the City of Casey will be hosting the State Summer Games on Saturday 21st September and...
Sep 2, 2024
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Singapore Tourism Board marks 60th anniversary with sponsorship of Sydney event
This year Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is celebrating its 60th anniversary and to mark the occasion, in Sydney, STB Oceania will be the Arrival Sponsor at this year’s National...
Sep 1, 2024
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Red CentreNATS attracts over 10,000 to mark its 10th anniversary
Red CentreNATS - delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company in association with Summernats - has celebrated its 10th anniversary in Alice Springs over the Father’s Day...
Sep 1, 2024
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Plans for Newcastle’s Surfest to be included in major international surfing series
City of Newcastle is supporting discussions to transform Surfest into one of the top 16 international surfing contests. When the World Surf League restructured its competition...
Aug 31, 2024
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City of Wollongong names promenade in honours of swimming legend Emma McKeon
Olympic swim champion, Emma McKeon, has returned to her hometown of Wollongong to unveil a beach promenade named in her honour at North Wollongong Beach. Wollongong City Council...
Aug 30, 2024
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South Australian council wins legal battle with Tourism WA over ‘dark sky’ trademark application
A dispute between South Australia’s Mid Murray Council and the WA Tourism Commission over the latter’s attempt to trademark the term ‘dark sky’ has ended after the Commission...
Aug 29, 2024
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Taboo topics to be focus of 2024 Women's Health Week
Jean Hailes for Women's Health will celebrate its annual Women's Health Week from 2nd to 6th September under the theme ‘Your Voice. Your Choice’. The campaign aims to tackle...
Aug 29, 2024
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Gumbuya World to sponsor Kids Carnival at Melbourne Royal Show
Melbourne Royal has announced its sponsor and partner list for the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show, with several new additions among its Principal and Major Partners. Opening on...
Aug 29, 2024
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Armidale Light Festival immersive experience attracts impressive attendance
The Armidale Light Festival inclusive community event held last week attracted between 5000 and 7000 attendees to Central Park to see the ‘Vivid-inspired’ light spectacular. The...
Aug 29, 2024
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ICC Sydney hosts 'Trust in Partnerships’ event
To share event planning best practices, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, this week hosted Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs)...
Aug 28, 2024
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TradeAsia opens Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition for 2024
TradeAsia, the organiser of Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition 2024 (ASLE 2024) has opened the hybrid event inviting suppliers from the sports and leisure industry to...
Aug 28, 2024
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Laissez-faire Catering secures coveted hospitality and event award
Sydney founded and based caterer, Laissez-faire Catering, has solidified its status as a leader in Sydney’s catering scene by securing the coveted title of Events Caterer – Over...
Aug 28, 2024
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E-Petition launched to secure NSW Government support for saving Bluesfest
Organisers of Bluesfest, one of Australia's most awarded and longest running music festivals in Australia, announced earlier in August that its 2025 edition would be the very...
Aug 28, 2024
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Japan and Australia secure top places in Lifesaving World Championships events
Lifesaving World Championships yesterday saw international teams compete in the Youth SERC (simulated emergency response competition), in the Open competition and in Surf Boat...
Aug 28, 2024
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Sydney Festival announces three new Board members
Sydney Festival has announced three new non-executive members to its Board of Directors with each to contribute their vision, technical expertise, lived experience, and...
Aug 28, 2024
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Perth’s HBF Park hosts new international women's football tournament
Perth’s HBF Park is the host venue for a new International Football Cup which commences today with Perth welcoming elite women's football teams for the week-long competitive...
Aug 28, 2024
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Brisbane Lord Mayor unveils Olympic transport legacy plan
A detailed plan to keep Brisbane moving and deliver a long-term transport legacy beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been released by City of Brisbane Lord Mayor,...
Aug 28, 2024
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International athletes gather on Gold Coast for opening of Lifesaving World Championships
Hundreds of international athletes representing more than 50 countries converged on Broadbeach last night for the official Opening Ceremony of the Lifesaving World...
Aug 27, 2024
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