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Global: ”A rapid COVID-19 testing service designed for the events industry has launched”
Australia, Sydney: ”Sydney is finally given the green light to become a 24-hour city”
It didn’t get a lot of fanfare, but NSW Parliament has just passed a pretty important piece of legislation, which will change the face of the city we love. The Liquor Amendment (24-hour Economy) Bill 2020 is designed to remove some of the hurdles that have crippled Sydney’s nighttime economy..Read More...
Australia: “Australia opens A$50m grant programme for events, as PM speaks in support of sector’s critical role in recovery”
Following the Australian government’s announcement of a AU$50m (US$36m) Business Events Grants Programme in September, Phase one of the scheme has now commenced with Phase two to follow in mid-December. As a first phase, Austrade has opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to business event owners to establish a..Read More...
Global: ”How Ticketmaster Plans to Check Your Vaccine Status for Concerts”
Monday’s news that pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s early results on a new COVID-19 vaccine showed a 90% efficacy rate on an initial clinical trial have given concert professionals hope that the business can start mounting a return in 2021. As part of that preparation, Ticketmaster has been working on a framework for..Read More...
China, Hong Kong: ”Hong Kong announces social distancing outdoor venue for large events”
A cooperative effort amongst key players in Hong Kong’s events and entertainment industry has resulted in the announcement of a well-planned social distancing entertainment space that launches with a local music initiative called BOUNCE — the name is derived from the idea of bouncing back from a major lull for..Read More...
Australia: ”’It’s a constant battle, but the vibes are good’: Sydney dancefloors are revived”
They were climbing the walls to get to the dance floor. Friday night – the first since a major easing of coronavirus restrictions allowed the return of dancing at nightclubs – marked the revival of Sydney’s nightlife. Sort of. Aspiring dancers were out in force and the late-night venues that..Read More...
USA: ”COVID be damned! BYOB hot-tub boat rides booming during pandemic”
Revelers are doling out about $100 per person for 90-minute river cruises in hot-tub boats. They’re riding the second wave — in a hot tub. Intrepid party people are pooh-poohing the pandemic and soaking up the season aboard the Hudson River’s latest eye-popping attraction: a hot-tub boat. “We did a..Read More...
Australia: ”Tasting Australia announces 2021 event”
Tasting Australia will return in 2021, with the festival showcasing the best in South Australian food, drink and produce from 30 April through to 9 May. After postponing and then cancelling its 2020 event due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tasting Australia has this week announced dates for 2021, with the..Read More...