News: Events
Kate Dundas appointed as Sydney Festival's new Chair
Sydney Festival has announced Kate Dundas as its new Chair, succeeding David Kirk who leaves the role after almost a decade. Dundas steps into the role after four years as a...
May 9, 2024
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Western Australian budget boost for arts, events and sport
The Western Australian 2024/25 budget has announced significant funding for the arts, events, sport and tourism with a series of important programs. The first budget handed down...
May 8, 2024
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Vale: Stan Durkin
Australian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of veteran carnival ride operator Stan Durkin, former President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation...
May 8, 2024
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Weather causes postponement of Laservision’s Enchanted Forest experience
Laservision’s award-winning storytelling and lightshow experience ‘The Enchanted Forest’, scheduled to return to transform Blackbutt Forest Reserve, Shellharbour from Friday...
May 8, 2024
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Tīrama Mai cultural festival returns this winter to celebrate Puaka-Matariki in Christchurch
Tīrama Mai cultural festival, produced by Christchurch City Council, is returning this winter to celebrate Puaka-Matariki. Puaka and Matariki are two important celestial events...
May 8, 2024
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Weather causes venue change for Armidale’s Big Chill Festival
Consistent wet weather continues to impact the already water-logged Armidale Sportsground – the planned site for the Big Chill Festival to be held 18th to 19th May. With...
May 8, 2024
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Triple Crown Supercars return to Darwin in 2024 with extra event
The betr Triple Crown Supercars are returning Darwin, and this year the Northern Territory Government has added an extra event to the Hidden Valley strip. Nitro Up North will be...
May 8, 2024
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MENALAC highlights importance of safety for Saudi Arabia’s leisure & entertainment industry
MENALAC (Middle East & North Africa Leisure and Attraction Council) is spotlighting the importance of safety for the expanding leisure and entertainment industry within the...
May 8, 2024
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre launches five-year Sustainability Strategy
Furthering their commitment to operating in an environmentally conscious way, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has launched their five-year Sustainability...
May 7, 2024
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Surfing event sees major event partner Rip Curl offer premium experience for competitors
The inaugural Phillip Island Junior Pro was an exciting and significant event for regional Victoria in 2023 and with the backing of Rip Curl as a major sponsor in 2024 along...
May 7, 2024
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Accessibility and Sustainability among panel discussion topics at AALARA Conference 2024
Among the topics to be addressed by panellists at the 2024 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference and Trade Show are sustainability and...
May 6, 2024
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Basketball NSW and Orange City Council to host major youth basketball tournament
Collaborating to foster community engagement and nurture young talent, Basketball NSW and Orange City Council have announced plans for Orange to host the U16s & U18 Spalding...
May 6, 2024
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dmg events and FSB organiser Koelnmesse announce collaborate to develop trade exhibitions across the Middle East
Koelnmesse and dmg events, two global leaders in the exhibition industry, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing key trade...
May 6, 2024
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Mish Wright secures 2024 Fuel Women’s Fitness of the Year award
With this year's theme ‘Make Way.’ the Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit awarded the 2024 Fuel Woman of the Year to Mish Wright. The Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit was...
May 5, 2024
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New Zealand's premier business event places strong focus on education
MEETINGS 2024 - the largest gathering of business events professionals and service providers in New Zealand – is placing a strong focus on education for hosted buyers, day...
May 5, 2024
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Big Red Group announced as major sponsor for 2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit
Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand's largest experience provider, has been announced as the 2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit Major Sponsor. Australian owned, Big...
May 5, 2024
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Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit 2024 'made way' for engaging and inspiring presentations
With the theme ‘Make Way.’ the Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit returned on Friday 3rd May, with presentations, panel discussions and awards that engaged, entertained and...
May 5, 2024
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Conference spotlights women-led tourism initiatives in Asia-Pacific
The 2nd Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Asia & the Pacific was held this week in Bali from 2nd-4th May and provided a platform for some of the most...
May 5, 2024
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Queensland Academy of Sport engages with community during North Queensland Games
About 2,000 athletes have converged on Cairns this weekend for the biennial North Queensland Games with an expected 12,000 people attending, and close to 5,700 travelling...
May 4, 2024
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Bolster entertainment marketing specialists share lessons learnt from Coachella
Following the US festival Coachella’s recent success and in the wake of numerous cancellations of music festivals in Australia, entertainment and culture marketing specialists...
May 3, 2024
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Saudi Arabia’s AlUla gains growing reputation for hosting heritage sport competitions
Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has a growing reputation as the home of diverse and exciting heritage sports from across the region and beyond. The city hosts...
May 3, 2024
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IOC Refugee Olympic Team at Paris Games to represent more than 100 million displaced people
36 athletes from 11 different countries, hosted by 15 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and competing across 12 sports have been named as members of the International Olympic...
May 2, 2024
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DAE Global secures B Corp certification
Leading event management company DAE Global has announced that it has achieved B Corp Certification - a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified...
May 2, 2024
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Live Nation advises of US$3.8 billion in first quarter revenue
Global entertainment giant Live Nation has set another revenue record, reporting $3.8 billion in first quarter earnings. Improving the previous mark of US$3.1 billion in the...
May 2, 2024
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