ASE have been contacted by Mary-Anne Kyriakou and Davina Jackson regarding the article I wrote about Vivid Sydney in June 2011 Mary-Anne and Davina have submitted some corrections and updated information to that story. In particular they question the statement in the following extract in the original article… “There he met Australian artist Mary-Anne Kyriakou and they [...]

Oriental silk lanterns, deep coral peonies and 1930s Shanghai inspired details create an elegant backdrop for over 500 guests at this year’s YWCA Mother Of All Balls. Workshop Events supported the YWCA NSW once again this year in providing complimentary event expertise to design, create and produce the Shanghai Chic-themed fundraising party, held in the [...]

It was more like dining in a fine restaurant than in a convention centre. The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre hosted 80 guests for their second Unconventional dinner on Tuesday night. (See the media release from SCEC for their details). Pre-dinner drinks were held in front of Tim Storrier’s Point to Point, the huge painting [...]

report and photos by Trevor Connell Take the advice of someone who states “My dad does pretty good parties.” That was the recommendation from Peter Jones’ daughter as seen in one of the video tributes to the man who was celebrating 20 years in the business as The Ringmaster of Razzle Dazzle (as he was [...]

The old world ambience of the Sebel Treasury was a fitting venue for this year’s ClubMEA Christmas Party, themed Bonnie & Clyde. Guests arrived to the mellow tunes of a three piece jazz band and were greeted by a myriad of flapper dresses, feather boas, fedora hats and pearls. Beverages and canapés floated around the [...]

Report by Trevor Connell The ISES Sydney end of year party was attended by around 150 guests who gathered in a light drizzle at the Opera House to be transferred across the harbour to a sheltered bay near Taronga Zoo.  Spirits were high as we thundered across the harbour but faltered a little when our [...]

It turns out MEA members are a hardy lot.  Especially when it comes to End of Year parties. Trevor Connell reports on the MEA NSW end of year party Typically in November the storms roll through Sydney and clear up for the evening. However last Wednesday the Sydney weather was atypical, the rain just kept [...]

Story and pix by Josephine Ki Location, location, location. Always an important factor in any events planning and MEA certainly hit the spot with their sold-out October networking event Club MEA. With 360 degree views of Sydney Harbour, The Island presents itself as a floating open-air establishment that fuses European beach club culture and 5-star [...]

Australia’s newest convention venue – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) on Grey Street – was officially opened today by The Hon. Rachel Nolan, Minister for Finance, Natural Resources and The Arts. The Minister opened the five level, $140m boutique expansion of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) during the annual Australia Day celebrations at the [...]

Exhibition and Trade Fairs (ETF), owners of Melbourne’s and Sydney’s Event Showcase, has announced that the Showcase season has commenced for another year. The 2012 Showcases, held on the 27-28 June (Melbourne) and 15-16 of August (Sydney), are now taking enquiries and bookings for exhibitors. More than just a tradeshow, the 2012 Showcases will display [...]

 Applications are being called for the inaugural $5,000 ‘City of Mandurah’ Convention Scholarship which is open to people involved with not-for-profit associations across a variety of industry sectors. The scholarship is designed to assist in personal and professional development, either through attendance at a relevant international conference, or by undertaking further study in their chosen [...]

Diversified Business Communications announced that Graeme Selby has stepped down as Chairman of Diversified Exhibitions Australia after 36 years in the exhibition industry. He was Managing Director of Australian Exhibition Services (AES) from 1982 until 2005 when he became Chairman, and focused on spearheading business development opportunities in Australia, India, Hong Kong, and China. Selby is based [...]

Well known Tasmanian business events industry identity, Alfred Merse, has opened Harmony Hill Wellness Retreat and Organic Day Spa just out of Hobart.  The spa village of seven cottages is set on a beautiful private 17 hectare bush property and is operated by Alfred’s partner Ami, a highly gifted energy healer. All buildings within the [...]

Gotta Have Heart  ~ 28 October 2011, 7pm ~ Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Gotta Have Heart is an opportunity for the entertainment industry to get together to support its own. Gotta Have Heart features a star studded line up including: ICEHOUSE, Tracy Bartram, Paris Wells, Michael Paynter, Chelsea Gibb, Billy Miller & Band, Cath Jamison (magician), dancers, circus performers plus special guests [...]

For those who desire something truly unique for your next tradeshow, giveaway or promotional piece, here’s a product and company that does just that. Established a few years ago, the Australian owned  Promotional USB Company are pioneers in the uncharted territory of offering a tremendously wide-range of customised flash drives, selling the latest innovative and [...]

Last weekend Trevor Connell took the opportunity to check out the Hotel Urban in St Kilda. The Hotel Urban is located on Fitzroy St among lots of restaurants and entertainment venues.  In fact, from the street it just looks like another restaurant, as the hotel reception desk is nestled inside behind their restaurant, coffee shop [...]

ECU offers a unique blend of postgraduate courses in Event Management to suit your level of professional experience, qualifications and career objectives. The courses have been developed in collaboration with industry to provide you with the skills, knowledge and expertise to further your career. What’s more, these exciting and engaging courses are delivered by industry [...]

Diversified Business Communications announced that Graeme Selby has stepped down as Chairman of Diversified Exhibitions Australia after 36 years in the exhibition industry. He was Managing Director of Australian Exhibition Services (AES) from 1982 until 2005 when he became Chairman, and focused on spearheading business development opportunities in Australia, India, Hong Kong, and China. Selby is based [...]

Annmarie Mansour has joined Zadro Communications as Account Director. With 12+ years’ experience in marketing and communications, Annmarie brings a wide range of knowledge and skills from a variety of industries to the Zadro Team. Felicity Zadro, Managing Director, Zadro Communications is delighted with the appointment. “We are looking forward to a very exciting year [...]

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialised in managing business travel and meetings and events, has announced the appointment of Bruce Van Der Waag as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for CWT Australia and New Zealand, effective January 23, 2012. Originally from South Africa, Bruce has worked at a number of large multinational businesses such [...]

The Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific has appointed Lindy Andrews to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Lindy has over 20 years of diverse business experience, having developed and run her own online events directory and media business before most recently taking on the role of Head of Sales & Marketing/Events and Venues for [...]

Event technology specialists, The Info Salons Group, has announced the appointment of Wilbert Heijmans as Managing Director, Info Salons Middle East, a move which will further develop the company’s presence in the region. Heijmans, who has been based in Dubai since 2007, is currently Group Exhibitions Director at Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH and will take [...]