News: Events
WC2WB conference returns to the Australian Institute of Sport
The Australian Institute of Sport Campus in Canberra is hosting the World Class to World Best (WC2WB) conference from 31st October to 2nd November 2023. It is the first time the...
Oct 29, 2023
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Sport
Australian Business Events Association Board Director elected to UFI Board
Matt Pearce, Australian Business Events Association Board Director and Chief Executive of Talk2 Media & Events has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors at UFI - The...
Oct 29, 2023
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Venues
Glass Court to be built in Sydney’s Martin Place for Squash Australian Open
A glass court is planned for Sydney’s Martin Place to showcase next year’s City Tattersalls Group Australian Open allowing thousands of spectators to see the best squash players...
Oct 26, 2023
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New Adaptive Athlete Policy introduced by UTMB Group
A new Adaptive Athlete Policy has been introduced by the UTMB Group as part of their longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in trail running as outlined in...
Oct 26, 2023
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Sport
Paralympian and accessibility advocate Dylan Alcott headlines Destination Q tourism forum 2023
Paralympian and accessibility advocate and former Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott is a keynote speaker for next month’s Destination Q tourism forum at the Cairns Convention...
Oct 26, 2023
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Tourism
World Combat Games showcases Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
The Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games is underway with Games Chair Stephan Fox noting the multisport event is not only well on its way to leaving a lasting legacy for the Kingdom...
Oct 26, 2023
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Sport
American Express and Venues NSW partnership sees launch of new hospitality options at Allianz Stadium
Venues NSW has announced American Express as the Official Payment Partner of Allianz Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground which will see American Express accepted at all food,...
Oct 25, 2023
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Venues
Applicatons open for Victorian Pride events and festival organisations
The Victorian Government has opened the $400,000 Pride Events and Festivals Fund for 2023-24, which includes two dedicated funding streams for eligible community groups, for the...
Oct 25, 2023
Events /
Finance
Hong Kong Cyclothon attracts 5,000 cyclists to the international event
The international cycling event ‘Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon’ organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board concluded on 22nd October having attracted 5,000 cyclists...
Oct 25, 2023
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Sport
Otago Community Trust awards $2 million grant to boost Waitaki Event Centre development
Otago Community Trust has announced that its trustees have approved a $2 million grant to support the Waitaki Event Centre Trust in the development of the new Network Waitaki...
Oct 25, 2023
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Recreation
Despite hosting T20 World Cup Cricket Australia records $16.9 million loss in last financial year
While hosting the Twenty20 World Cup last year generated a profit of more than $40 million for Cricket Australia, the body has today advised that it recorded a $16.9 million...
Oct 25, 2023
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Roger Field exits role as President of Live Nation Asia Pacific
Roger Field, President of Live Nation’s Asia Pacific operations, has resigned. One of the region’s most influential concert promoters, Field’s resignation was communicated to...
Oct 25, 2023
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Entertainment
World Rugby reveals expanded 2027 World Cup
The men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will feature 24 teams after the World Rugby Council approved an expansion of the competition format, window and timing - the largest...
Oct 24, 2023
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Venues
Danny Townsend named Chief Executive at Saudi Arabia’s SRJ Sports Investments
Danny Townsend, who announced his resignation as Chief Executive of Australian Professional Leagues last week has been named the Chief Executive of SRJ Sports Investments, a new...
Oct 24, 2023
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Sport
Plan to transform Sunshine Coast farm into music festival venue by 2025
Hospitality firm the Comiskey Group have unveiled plans to turn a farm site on the Sunshine Coast into a ‘world-class’ music festival and event venue by 2025. Comiskey Group...
Oct 24, 2023
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Venues /
Entertainment
Indigenous Football Week recognises the contribution of First Nations people to the game
Indigenous Football Week, a John Moriarty Football initiative, in partnership with A-Leagues and Professional Footballers Australia will be held 30th October to 5th November and...
Oct 24, 2023
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Culture
Parramatta could be an ‘events mecca’ if more NSW Government funding was invested in Sydney’s west
The City of Parramatta is calling on the NSW Government to increase its funding in Sydney’s west to enable the hosting of major events and festivals after a record-breaking...
Oct 23, 2023
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Arts
One of Australia’s largest mass-participation open-water swimming events returns in 2024
With a distance of 19.7 km, the annual Rottnest Channel Swim is one of Australia’s largest mass-participation open-water swimming events - attracting more than 6,500 swimmers...
Oct 23, 2023
Events /
Aquatics
Vale: Mark Magennis
The Australian Business Events Association has acknowledged the achievements of Mark Magennis, co-founder and former Chief Executive of Decorative Events and Exhibitions, who...
Oct 23, 2023
Events /
Billing
URBNSURF and Boost Mobile partner to deliver multi-sport lifestyle event
URBNSURF Melbourne is partnering with Boost Mobile to deliver Boost Mobile Air Jam – an exciting multi-sport lifestyle event combining epic surf with skate and live music at...
Oct 23, 2023
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Waterparks
Leadership changes at Australian Regional Tourism
The Australian Regional Tourism (ART) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the ART Convention in Newcastle has concluded on a high note, highlighting a strong financial position...
Oct 22, 2023
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Recreation
AMPSEA releases program for 2023 National Conference
The Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance (AMPSEA) has released the program for its 2023 National Conference, with Australian long-distance runner Steve...
Oct 22, 2023
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Recreation
Saudi Crown Prince announces creation of Esports World Cup
Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of the Esports World Cup, an annual event that will include the most...
Oct 22, 2023
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Sport /
Technology
Western Australian inclusive events to mark International Day of People with Disability
The Western Australian Government has awarded more than $100,000 in funding to 98 community organisations for 105 inclusive events and activities to mark International Day of...
Oct 22, 2023
Events