ProSlide Technology
ProSlide is the global leader in water ride design and manufacturing, supplying high-performance water attractions to new and expanding water parks around the world. For over three decades, ProSlide…
read moreOne of Australia's most spectacular festivals, Vivid Sydney, and the wildly popular Summernats Car Festival have been named as some of the best events of 2013 as part of the prestigious titles at the Australian Event Awards announced in Sydney on Tuesday (19th November).
The coveted Australian Event of the Year for 2013, considered the ultimate prize in the Australian events industry, was awarded from what the judges described as a particularly close set of finalists, to the magnificent Vivid Sydney which transforms the Harbour into an impressive canvas of light, music and ideas.
The category winners are decided by a panel of industry judges but Australia's Favourite Event goes to a public vote, which was awarded to Summernats Car Festival.
1,500 of the toughest Australian elite street machines descend Canberra to show off their love of the street machine to an enthusiastic crowd of over 85,000 people against a backdrop of burnt rubber & rock and roll. With a storm of activity on social media, over 100,000 votes were cast from across the nation.
In other categories, The 18th Biennale of Sydney which showcases contemporary art was named Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event.
In the sporting arena, Australia's largest professional road cycling race, Santos Tour Down Under, held in South Australia came out on top.
Best Regional Event was awarded to Bluesfest Byron Bay, one of Australia's most acclaimed music festivals, a long-time pioneer of blues music held at Tyagarah, north of Byron Bay on the NSW north coast.
Opera Australia worked with the Yarrabah Indigenous community in Far North Queensland and created, 'Yarrabah! The Musical' which tells the community's story and was judged Best Community Event.
The Electric Canvas was awarded Best Achievement in Design, Look or Theme for their work on White Night Melbourne.
Australia's expertise in international events was also recognised with the Best Export Award going to Auditoria for their design of audio systems in the London 2012 Olympic Ceremonies and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Ceremonies.
Chair of judges Sandy Hollway, the former Sydney 2000 Olympics executive, explained "in the list of winners for 2013 we are thrilled to see so many different types of events being rewarded.
"It is nothing short of a vital national imperative to shift towards clever, sustainable, international service industries. And the smartest, quickest, most cost-effective way to do that is to build on existing strengths. The events industry is one of those strengths."
Hollway said the industry contributes more than $22 billion to the economy each year and employs more than 260,000 people.
Awards Director Ian Steigrad added "this year the judges reported a significant lift in the quality of applications and some very difficult debates were had in the judging room to select the winners The winners will, deservedly, be elated but more than ever every finalist should be extremely proud."
The 2013 Australian Event Awards is the national awards program to reward innovation, recognise excellence and unite the Australian Events Industry.
For more information go to www.eventawards.com.au
Images: The Summernats Car Festival (top) and Bluesfest Byron Bay (below).
10th January 2012 - 25TH SUMMERNATS ATTRACTS RECORD CROWDS, NO ARRESTS
Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?
As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.
The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.
ProSlide is the global leader in water ride design and manufacturing, supplying high-performance water attractions to new and expanding water parks around the world. For over three decades, ProSlide…
read moreAs of the 1st July 2018, Enta Australasia Pty Ltd/Best Union has been rebranded as Vivaticket Pty Ltd. Vivaticket is the ideal strategic partner for the organisation and management of your…
read moreABOUT SPORTENG specialises in the Planning, Design and Construction inspection of Fields of Play for all sports. Blending engineering with the specialist knowledge gained from working closely with…
read moreTim Batt Water Solutions are at the very forefront of the commercial aquatic business in Australia, with over 30 years specific experience supplying and installing chemical control and dosing…
read moreWe live for media production and global events, providing real-time networks for video, audio, data and communications.
read morePROVEN BUSINESS CONCEPTS WITH XBODY XBody’s goal is to see you and your EMS business succeed. That is why we don’t just sell equipment, we provide know-how, expert knowledge, business support…
read moreWith industry leading solutions in design and durability you can improve your facilities with our access control operations, payment systems and flexible personal locker storage solutions. Your…
read moreA leading designer and manufacturer of innovative waterslides and attractions, Australian Waterslides and Leisure (AWL) is also able to advise clients in the areas of concept and design, feasibility…
read moreGet your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!