Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.
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John “Johnny” Allen AM (10th June 1943 – 22nd Dec. 2025) Johnny Allen passed away at home on 22nd December following a long illness after contracting COVID at the 50th Anniversary of the Nimbin Aquarius festival. Rob Harris was a longtime friend and colleague of Johnny and penned this tribute. Johnny was my friend and a mentor to many within the Australian event industry. I have provided a brief …
January 7, 2026
The Australian Event Awards presentation returned to a regional centre after eight years (the previous one – Sunshine Coast). This year was Coffs Harbour’s turn with the awards presented at the Wiigulga Sports Complex. The venue, owned by the City of Coffs Harbour, opened in December 2022 and is in Woolgoolga, a 20 to 30 min drive from the centre of Coffs Harbour. Woolgoolga is best known for the Indian …
October 28, 2025
As previously reported the cash strapped Sydney Star has sold The Star Event Centre to Foundation Theatres, owners of the Sydney Lyric and Foundry Theatre, also at The Star. Foundation Theatres, who took over the venue at the beginning of this month had previously indicated that they planned to convert the space into another lyric theatre. However, General Manager of Foundation Theatres, Graeme Kearns told ASE that the venue …
August 21, 2025
Reports of the decline of Victoria’s events industry have been greatly exaggerated. Yes, challenges exist – workforce shortages, shifting audience behaviours, and the aftershocks of Covid – but the idea that this industry is in freefall is not only misleading, it’s damaging. Negative headlines may grab attention, and sell papers, but they don’t tell the whole story. More importantly, they don’t help the thousands of professionals and businesses working …
August 19, 2025
New Zealand’s biggest trade show for the business events industry, MEETINGS 2025 continues to gain momentum in attendance and reputation as next year’s venue prepares for opening.Over 1,200 people attended the 28th MEETINGS across two days at Auckland Showgrounds, with a record 250 stands representing 18 regions of New Zealand. Over 540 buyers and media attended, a 69% increase on the 2024 number, including a record 126 buyers and …
July 22, 2025
One of the most successful entrants in the Australian Event Awards recently has been The Shift Corp with three Public Event Management Company of the year wins, along with Charity Event of the year and Brand Event of the year in 2023. The promos for Wiingman started to appear in my inbox, so I sat down with Hailey Mason, CEO of The Shift Corp to find out what this …
July 21, 2025
The dissolution of Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) highlights crucial lessons about governance and adaptation in the events industry. Established as a key organization in 1975, MEA faced challenges, including financial turmoil, identity issues, and competition. Its collapse serves as a reminder of the importance of solid governance and strategic evolution for associations.
May 29, 2025
Amway China Leadership Seminar wrapped up in Melbourne at the end of last month, with the event hosting almost 16,000 delegates, making it the largest incentive to ever be held in Australia.
May 21, 2025
Under the re-emerging influence of Donald Trump and his tariff-heavy policies, doing business with or within the U.S. is increasingly being viewed as complex, unpredictable, and in some cases, prohibitively expensive. For international companies and associations seeking neutral, commercially viable ground, Australia’s geographic and economic profile suddenly looks more attractive.
April 17, 2025
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Is the Event Industry actually dying?
A recent article in The Australian claimed that the number of event organisers in Victoria, particularly compared with New South Wales and Queensland, is in decline, and that the industry is slowly being killed off. #eventprofsau #businessevents