News: Events
United Nations General Assembly passes draft resolution designating 11th June as International Day of Play
The United Nations General Assembly has this week passed a draft resolution - co-sponsored by 138 countries - designating 11th June as International Day of Play. Passed on 25th...
Mar 26, 2024
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Splendour in the Grass festival cancelled for 2024
Just two weeks after announcing its 2024 line-up, the Splendour In The Grass festival, Australia’s largest music festival - scheduled to take place from 19th to 21st July - has...
Mar 26, 2024
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Sports tech advisor and investor XV Capital forms partnership with Stadia Ventures
XV Capital and Stadia Ventures have announced the formalisation of a partnership to offer ‘Innovation as a Service’ to Australian and New Zealand sports organisations and live...
Mar 26, 2024
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IAKS to stage post National Sports Convention study tour
The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities’ (IAKS) collaboration with 2024 National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) will see the Germany-based...
Mar 26, 2024
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Vivid Sydney invites local businesses to participate
City of Sydney, as a supporter of the Vivid Sydney festival of light, music, food and ideas, is encouraging local businesses to participate in this year’s event. Vivid Sydney...
Mar 26, 2024
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Members announced for South Australia’s new Artists at Work Taskforce
The South Australian Government has announced the membership of the new Artists at Work Taskforce, created to investigate work insecurity and income inequality experienced by...
Mar 26, 2024
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NAB data reveals Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour delivered $300 million for city economies
The Taylor Swift l The Eras Tour, held in February over four consecutive nights at Sydney’s Accor Stadium and three consecutive nights at Melbourne Cricket Ground helped...
Mar 25, 2024
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Cedar Mill Group acquires design marketplace ‘The Finders Keepers’
Major event consultants and venue developer, Cedar Mill Group, has today announced the acquisition of one of Australia’s leading design marketplaces, The Finders Keepers. This...
Mar 25, 2024
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Aqua Rugby event returns in 2024 to new Darling Harbour location
The BSc Energy Aqua Rugby Festival, Australia’s only floating rugby tournament, is returning in 2024 to a new location at Sydney’s Darling Harbour. The third season of the...
Mar 25, 2024
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ARV EMERGENT Leadership Program returns in 2024
The Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) EMERGENT leadership program is returning for 2024, offering a dynamic professional development program for Victorian Aquatics,...
Mar 25, 2024
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Christchurch City Council invites feedback on options for major events funding bids
Christchurch City Council has spotlighted the significant contribution of events to the city. With opportunities to grow existing events and attract new events to the city,...
Mar 24, 2024
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Record number of candidates recruited into ICC Sydney’s Audio Visual Graduate Program
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has activated its Audio Visual (AV) Graduate Program for the fifth time with seven recruits – marking the highest number of...
Mar 24, 2024
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BEIA opens Day Buyer registrations for MEETINGS 2024
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has opened Day Buyer registrations for MEETINGS 2024 which includes priority entry to MEETINGS' education sessions, networking...
Mar 24, 2024
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Performing arts leaders from around the world set to head to ISPA Congress in Perth
Being held in Perth from 30th April to 3rd May, the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) mid-year Congress is expecting to welcome performing arts leaders from...
Mar 24, 2024
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Increased lifeguard training and new supervision rules for Splash Palace
Invercargill City Council has increased lifeguard training and implemented parental supervision rules at the Splash Palace public swimming pool following the near drowning of a...
Mar 23, 2024
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Gay Games Hong Kong delivers economic boost of US$25.5 million
A post-event study has revealed that the Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2023 (GGHK) has delivered an economic boost of about US$25.5 million – and unlike previous games the Hong Kong...
Mar 23, 2024
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Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix anticipates record attendance at Melbourne’s Albert Park
The Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix is back at Albert Park with the event anticipated to attract a record attendance. Tickets for today's event sold out in a matter of...
Mar 23, 2024
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2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show underway at Olympic Park
Sydney’s 2024 Royal Easter Show is underway at Olympic Park highlighting the best of the state’s regional communities, produce and livestock while also offering scary rides,...
Mar 23, 2024
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$6.4 million cost of Gabba rebuild proposal an example of confused Brisbane 2032 decision-making
The Queensland Government has confirmed it spent $6.4 million - largely spent on architects and consultant - on the now abandoned plans for the rebuilding of Brisbane’s Gabba...
Mar 22, 2024
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Uncertainty surrounds upcoming Pandemonium Rocks festival
Confusion is surrounding the staging of the upcoming Pandemonium Rocks festival - due to be held at four locations across the country at the end of April - following media...
Mar 22, 2024
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$225 million upgrade program completed at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium
The Victorian Government has advised that the $225 million upgrade program at the Marvel Stadium precinct are now complete. The upgrades have transformed the precinct which now...
Mar 21, 2024
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Hong Kong Stadium to host its last Rugby Sevens tournament
After 30 years, and in what is expected to be a “glorious finale”, this year’s edition of the Rugby Sevens marks the final time the renowned tournament will be played at Hong...
Mar 21, 2024
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Professional pickleball tournament launched for New Zealand
The Auckland Open - New Zealand's inaugural professional pickleball tournament – is being launched by PPA Tour Australia (PPAA) and Major League Pickleball Australia (MLPA)...
Mar 21, 2024
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Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union annual sea swim event draws more than 700 competitors
Organised by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU), the 85th annual Two Mile Sea Swim event attracted over 700 swimmers on 15th and 16th March - held at the Mount Lavinia...
Mar 20, 2024
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