A record-breaking four million people across Sydney and Melbourne attempted to secure tickets to see Taylor Swift during the Frontier Touring member pre-sale. A spokesperson from Ticketek Australia said that prior to the onsale this morning, over 800,000 fans were in the lounge waiting to secure tickets for the singer’s Eras Tour, which is another …
Taylor Swift Melbourne concerts declared major events to protect against ticket scalping
The Victorian Government has declared Taylor Swift’s Melbourne Eras Tour concerts as a major event, helping to crack down on ticket scalpers and stop fans from being ripped off. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos, has made a major event ticketing declaration for Taylor Swift’s Melbourne performances under the Major Events Act …
Melbourne to welcome new festival with art and music focus
Melbourne is set to welcome a new city-wide festival during the winter months in Australia, with 17 days of art, technology and music. Now or Never will take over the Royal Exhibition Building and will feature performances from local artists and international headliners. The Royal Exhibition Building has been unveiled as one of the festival’s …
Major events help to deliver economic recovery for Victoria
Melbourne’s packed schedule of major events, as well as regional concerts and events, have helped to bring a major boost to the state of Victoria in Australia. Most recently, the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival was on track to be the biggest version ever, with ticket sales predicted to pass the previous box office of …
Victorian Government to provide grants for small and medium-sized events
The Victorian Government is set to provide grants for small and medium-sized event organisers across Greater Melbourne to help with running events. The A$3m (£1.7m/€1.9m/ $2.1m) Small and Medium Event Programme has been designed to attract more visitors to local events, support more job opportunities and provide a boost to local businesses. This new scheme …
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 …
Falls Festival moves to Melbourne after appeal from locals
Falls Festival has been moved to Melbourne after residents close to its new regional Victoria location opposed the event. The three-day festival, which will welcome performances from US rapper Lil Nas X and English rock band Arctic Monkeys, will now take place at Sidney Myer Music Bowl across two stages. Secret Sounds’ Falls Festival was …
Melbourne events set to receive cash injection
Melbourne (pictured) is set to receive a A$25m (£14m/$17m/€17m) boost from the City of Melbourne council to invest in events and attract visitors. The draft Budget 2022-23 is due to be released tomorrow (Tuesday), which will include a major event and festival program to encourage people to visit the Australian city, support local businesses and …
Australian Grand Prix tickets set to sell out
The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix could host its biggest crowd ever, following its return to the calendar after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a report from Sky News Australia, the Melbourne motorsport race is set to sell out for the first time in its history, which spans 26 years. Crowds of around 130,000 spectators …