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Deloitte Study reports ICC Sydney as outperforming its targets

According to a Deloitte Access Economics study, delegates attending events at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) generated $820 million in direct expenditure for the State…

Feb 27, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Hospitality / Tourism / Venues /

Perth’s Adventure World launches series of ‘Fright Night’ events

Perth amusement park Adventure World has launched a series of ‘Fright Night’ events focussed on a new maze attraction and set against a night-time backdrop of its rides.…

Feb 27, 2019 Attractions / Events / Tourism /

Sydney Mardi Gras community parade grant helps to raise artistic levels of parade entries

The Mardi Gras Community Parade Grants Program is designed to fund and support a diverse range of community ideas and provide grants to individuals, community groups and not-for-profit…

Feb 27, 2019 Arts / Culture / Design / Entertainment / Events /

New festival regulations threatens future of live music in NSW

Ongoing fears over the impact of new NSW Government regulations on music festivals set to be introduced as of 1st March are arbitrary and threaten the future of all live music in NSW…

Feb 27, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Government / Legal / Safety /

South East Queensland Mayors reveal details of 2032 Olympic Games vision

The Council of Mayors for South East Queensland (SEQ) has unveiled a feasibility study into a potential bid to host the 2032 summer Olympic Games, including the prospect of new stadia in…

Feb 26, 2019 Events / Finance / Sport / Venues /

Margaret River Pro to remain on World Surf League schedule despite shark fears

Despite shark scares at its 2018 edition, the Margaret River Pro will remain on the World Surf League schedule after it secured a contract extension with the Western Australian Government…

Feb 26, 2019 Events / Government / Marketing / Safety / Tourism /

Sydney Showground Stadium loses Spotless naming rights but experiences record breaking summer

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has advised that Spotless’ naming rights deal for the Sydney Showground Stadium is to end, with the venue to revert back to the name it carried…

Feb 25, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Marketing / Sport / Venues /

Eden Park to host Te Matatini national kapa haka festival 2021

Having endured a series of obstacles in looking to expand its events program, Eden Park has announced that it is set to host the next Te Matatini national kapa haka festival in 2021. The…

Feb 25, 2019 Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /