News: Events
NSW Government announces new initiative to increase number of live performance venues
The NSW Government has announced a new initiative - ‘Venues Unlocked’ - which aims to increase the number of live performance venues across the State. The Program is delivered...
Nov 13, 2023
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Australia to support Solomon Islands in delivery of safe and successful 2023 Pacific Games
The 2023 Pacific Games is being held in Honiara from 19th November to 2nd December 2023 and with a theme of ‘Challenge, Celebrate, Unite’ and as one of the region’s biggest...
Nov 13, 2023
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Safety
Uğur Erdener appointed as new SportAccord President
Prof Uğur Erdener, the President of World Archery, has been appointed unanimously by the Executive Committee as the new President of SportAccord, the global sports event...
Nov 13, 2023
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Sport
Busselton Jetty to host first major Australian-based ocean swimming event in 2024
Busselton, situated approximately 220km southwest of Perth, has been announced as host of the first major Australian-based swimming event of the year from 24th-27th January...
Nov 13, 2023
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Aquatics
BEIA MEETINGS secures carbon zero certification
Business Events Industry Aotearoa Limited's MEETINGS 2023 - New Zealand's largest trade show for the business events sector - has secured net carbon zero certification. BEIA...
Nov 13, 2023
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Environment
Microhire enhances event space technology of Queensland’s Royal International Convention Centre
Microhire, one of the largest Australian-owned audio-visual and event staging services suppliers, has made significant investments in enhancing the event space technology of its...
Nov 12, 2023
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Technology
Australian Olympic Committee welcomes release of Elevate 2042 strategy
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has welcomed the release last week of the Elevate 2042 strategy - a strategy supported by the International Olympic Committee,...
Nov 12, 2023
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Sport
Queensland Academy of Sport unveils new visual identity
The Queensland Academy of Sport has unveiled a newly revamped visual identity which represents their unwavering commitment to the Vision: ‘Inspiring Extraordinary Sporting...
Nov 12, 2023
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Education
Partnership announced between One NZ Warriors, Venues Ōtautahi and ChristchurchNZ
One NZ Warriors have partnered with Venues Ōtautahi and ChristchurchNZ to play NRL home games in the country’s second biggest city for the first time. On the back of their...
Nov 12, 2023
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Venues
Northern Territory Government and AFL agree to three games for next three years
A new agreement between the Northern Territory Government and AFL has secured three games for next three years in Darwin and Alice Springs. The games, supported through Northern...
Nov 12, 2023
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Sport
Canberra’s Stromlo BMX track completed for new competition
The new BMX freestyle facility at University of Canberra Stromlo Forest has been completed and is ready to host its first event - the ACT Jam 2023. The track is designed by the...
Nov 12, 2023
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Recreation
Cairns to host Australia’s tourism signature event in 2024
At the conclusion of Dreamtime 2023 in Adelaide, it was announced Cairns would be the host city for Australia’s next tourism incentive showcase in September 2024. It was also...
Nov 12, 2023
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Tourism
2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival program commits to inclusivity, unity and remembrance
Following its 45th anniversary in 2023, the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras program has been announced having a forward-focused theme: ‘Our Future’. The theme embodies a commitment to...
Nov 11, 2023
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Arts
OneQode and LetsPlay.Live collaborate for delivery of Asia-Pacific Esports League
Digital infrastructure provider, OneQode has partnered with LetsPlay.Live (LPL), one of the world's most established esports and gaming content broadcasters to deliver...
Nov 11, 2023
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Technology
20 Year Plan laid out with release of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Strategy
A 20-year plan - Elevate 2042 - for a healthier, more active and inclusive society has been laid out with the release of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy...
Nov 10, 2023
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Environment
Tixel and Bolster Group release second annual ticketing state of play report
Ethical ticket resale platform, Tixel, and entertainment and culture marketing agency Bolster Group have released the second edition of their annual research report ‘Big Ticket...
Nov 9, 2023
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Ticketing
MotoGP hits a new social media milestone with 50 million followers
MotoGP™ has reached another milestone with 50 million fans across social and digital platforms – up from last season’s 40 million - marking a stunning 25% increase in followers....
Nov 9, 2023
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre gains EarthCheck Master Certification for sustainability
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has secured Master Certification through EarthCheck, the world’s leading business advisory group specialising in...
Nov 9, 2023
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Environment
Wellington's Zealandia secures top honour at New Zealand Tourism Awards
Wellington wildlife sanctuary Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne has been named New Zealand's top tourism attraction for 2023. Zealandia was presented with the Air New Zealand Supreme...
Nov 8, 2023
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TeamUp releases guidance on running fitness and wellness retreats and events
Fitness management software platform TeamUp has released a guide explaining now gym operators and fitness professionals can boost revenue with retreats and events. The free to...
Nov 8, 2023
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Wellness /
Fitness
Adventure Park’s Christmas Festival to glow with 300,000 new lights
Victoria’s largest Christmas Lights event, the Christmas Festival of Lights, is set to return to Adventure Park from Saturday 17th November 2023 with 300,000 new light...
Nov 8, 2023
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Aquatics /
Waterparks
Two additional industry leaders appointed to Australian Business Events Association Board of Directors
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) - the peak body for the Business Events industry - has welcomed two additional industry leaders to its Board of Directors....
Nov 7, 2023
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Venues
New Zealand events industry embarking on exciting growth phase
BEIA Chief Executive Lisa Hopkins has advised that the New Zealand industry was embarking on an exciting phase in its growth, capitalising on its new and existing...
Nov 7, 2023
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Tourism /
Venues
WOSUP Chair Andy Marinos says there is ‘no time to waste’ in war on single use plastic
Social impact enterprise, War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP), has ramped up its fight to eliminate the knock-on of plastic pollution from large-scale sport and entertainment...
Nov 6, 2023
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