Northern Territory residents and visitors to the Australian state will be able to enjoy a jam-packed events calendar in 2023, thanks to a A$2.34m (£1.3m/$1.6m/€1.5m) funding boost through the local government’s Event Funding Programme (EFP). The Northern Territory Government’s funding is administered by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC). Categories of funding include community, event …
AXS reportedly set to launch in Australia
Entertainment giant AEG is reportedly set to open an office in Australia for its AXS ticketing platform. According to a report from The Australian, AXS chief executive Bryan Perez is looking at the Australian live music market as part of a major expansion. The new office would potentially give AEG an Australian-focused ticketing arm that …
Funding to support arts touring in New South Wales
New South Wales residents will be able to enjoy an even wider range of experiences and entertainment, thanks to new funding through the NSW Government’s Regional Arts Touring programme. The A$540,000 (£301,000/$364,000/€342,000) funding will support artists in creating and producing popular and engaging shows, making the arts more accessible for residents and providing an economic …
MCEC welcomes 1.6 million visitors, contributes almost A$400m to local economy
During the last financial year, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) helped to contribute over A$383m (£212m/$257m/€242m) to the local economy in Victoria. MCEC also hosted 349 events and welcomed 1.6 million visitors, including the return of international guests. Australia’s Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos recently tabled the MCEC’s annual report …
Royal Canberra Show renews partnership with IWannaTicket
Sydney-based ticketing company IWannaTicket has renewed its partnership with the Royal Canberra Show. The annual event will run from February 24-26 next year, with tickets to go on sale in mid-January. Geoff Canock, chief executive of Royal National Capital Agricultural Society (RNCAS), said: “The RNCAS largely consists of a team of dedicated volunteers who give …
Queensland arts organisations to receive funding through Plus1 programme
Queensland arts organisations will receive a boost from the local government to support growth through the new Strategic Partnerships Fund. Nine arts companies will receive funding through the national Creative Partnerships Australia (CPA) Plus1 programme. The Queensland Government will invest up to A$376,500 (£206,000/€236,000/$250,000) in nine arts organisations to leverage additional revenue through the scheme. …
Gabba Test to lure in one millionth fan for men’s international matches
Cricket Australia has revealed that fans have attended in unprecedented numbers for the start of the season. Day one of the first Test between Australia and South Africa at The Gabba (pictured) in Brisbane on Saturday is also set to mark one million fans through the gates for men’s international games. There are a limited …
The Kia Oval ticket ballot closes with record requests
The Kia Oval ticket ballot for 2023 international entries has closed with over one million ticket requests, a record for Surrey County Cricket Club and the ground. Unprecedented demand for tickets via the ballot saw 119,000 individuals request over 1.1 million tickets in total. A release from Surrey – which plays its cricket at the …
Live Performance Australia calls for skills pathway framework following the pandemic
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has called for a national skills and careers pathway framework for the live arts and entertainment industry. The hope is to rebuild following the impact of the pandemic and ensure future growth in the sector. LPA has called for support because of the critical skills shortages that are having an impact …
Surrey CCC members able to purchase 2023 international tickets
Surrey County Cricket Club members are now able to purchase their full allocation of international tickets in 2023, including the England Men’s and Women’s Ashes. Members are able to buy tickets for the Women’s Ashes IT20 on July 5, the Men’s Ashes Test Match from July 27-31 and the Men’s ODI against New Zealand on …