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Strategic partnership developed between Queensland Music Trails and CamperMate
A strategic partnership between QLD Music Trails and CamperMate has been developed to leverage the strengths and synergies of both organisations to create opportunities for...
Apr 10, 2024
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Independent music and arts 'Sleepless Festival' celebrates Melbourne West’s cultural offerings
Footscray in Melbourne’s West is set to transform when the independent music and arts 'Sleepless Festival' returns this May for two weeks offering a vibrant showcase of music,...
Apr 10, 2024
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IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 offers education sessions for upskilling in attractions industry
This year, IAAPA, the leading global association for amusement facilities and attractions, is addressing these challenges head on at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024, held 27th-30th May at...
Apr 10, 2024
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Queensland Garden Expo marks 40th anniversary with extended four day event
The Queensland Garden Expo, a horticultural staple in Australia for four decades, is preparing for its 40th-anniversary celebration marked by an extended four-day event from...
Apr 10, 2024
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Beer, BBQ and music festival returns to Adelaide Showground this winter
Beer, BBQ and music festival returns to Adelaide Showground this winter While many Australian music festivals and events are facing unprecedented challenges and cancellations,...
Apr 10, 2024
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The P.A. People provides operations update
The P.A. People, Australia’s most experienced venue integrator, has provided an update on how its expanded divisions are working together. Having recently relocated the...
Apr 9, 2024
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Ticketmaster looks back on Australian Grand Prix success
Ticketmaster Australia and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation have acknowledged record breaking attendance for the third year in a row at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand...
Apr 9, 2024
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Inaugural School Sport Australia Games to launch on Gold Coast
School Sport Australia has partnered with the Queensland Government to launch the inaugural School Sport Australia Games on the Gold Coast. Other event partners include...
Apr 9, 2024
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ASM Global appoints Matthew Lazarus-Hall to optimise event content at its venues
ASM Global has appointed entertainment industry specialist Matthew Lazarus-Hall, as the group’s Executive Vice President, Entertainment & Content. Lazarus-Hall is a dynamic...
Apr 9, 2024
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InnovateHER Forum focuses on increased female participation in sport
The InnovateHER Forum held yesterday at Bondi Pavillion and hosted by NSW Government with sport and business sectors, focussed on increasing participation of adolescent girls in...
Apr 9, 2024
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Creative Australia report outlines role of music festival sector and the challenges it faces
A new research report from Creative Australia has presented an overview of the role and contribution of festivals within the broader creative industries as they face multiple...
Apr 9, 2024
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World Athletics to become first international federation to award prize money at Olympic Games
World Athletics has announced it will become the first international federation to award prize money at the Olympic Games. The global governing body said a total prize pot of...
Apr 9, 2024
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Applications open for inaugural Fuel 2024 Scholarship
Fuel Women’s Fitness has announced the opening of applications for the inaugural Fuel 2024 Scholarship, offering an exclusive opportunity to attend the Certified Chair™...
Apr 8, 2024
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Bridgeclimb Sydney partners with Australian Red Cross for charity climbing event
BridgeClimb Sydney is partnering with the Australian Red Cross for the return of the ‘Climb for a Cause’ charity event scheduled for Sunday, 5th May 2024. During Day Climbs,...
Apr 8, 2024
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Royal Life Saving to convene water safety forum for Riverland region
Tragically, between July 2002 and June 2023, 17 individuals lost their lives to drowning in the Riverland region, with 16 of these fatalities occurring in the Murray River....
Apr 8, 2024
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Sports Tech College partners with Sunshine Coast Council for upskilling ahead of Brisbane 2032 Games
Sports technology educator the Sports Tech College has signed a partnership deal with Sunshine Coast Council to play a pivotal role in offering sports technology education,...
Apr 8, 2024
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ICC Sydney launches immersive audio-visual projection service for event organisers
As a venue that is always looking to offer event organisers the latest in innovation, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), has today launched an immersive...
Apr 8, 2024
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BEIA launches 11th annual BE Mentored programme with Convention Centre as new sponsor
Designed to nurture and develop emerging talent in the events industry, Business Events Industry Aotearoa is launching its 11th annual BE Mentored programme this week and - for...
Apr 8, 2024
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Barossa Valley’s participation in 2025 AFL Gather Round to deliver major facility upgrades
South Australia's Barossa Valley will see its recreation and sporting facilities upgraded via joint funding of $40 million from the South Australian Government and The Barossa...
Apr 7, 2024
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NSW Swifts and Giants Netball refuse sports betting sponsorship
The NSW Government’s 'Reclaim the Game' initiative has been adopted by NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball as the latest teams, and first for netball in NSW, to let their extensive...
Apr 7, 2024
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NGV Triennial attracts more than one million visitors
The NGV Triennial - Victoria's behemoth exhibition of contemporary international art and design – has captivated crowds of all ages over its four-month run and attracted more...
Apr 7, 2024
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Singapore Court jails Chinese national for sneaking another man into Taylor Swift concert
A man who helped another man illegally enter Taylor Swift's recent concert in Singapore has been jailed for two weeks. As reported by Channel NewsAsia , Wu Zhihong, aged 54,...
Apr 7, 2024
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Tasmania's MONA FOMA announces end of its summer festival
Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has announced that it is to close its summer festival with its recent February/March edition to be its last. Advising that after 16...
Apr 5, 2024
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre unveils revamped meeting space
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia’s premier purpose-built business events destination, has announced its newly refurbished meeting space that comes with a...
Apr 5, 2024
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