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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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Weekly Wrap – 5th November

November 5, 2021
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Posted by Trevor Connell

NSW and Victoria reopening.

Currently the vaccination rate in Australia’s two biggest states is lagging far behind the two most populous ones and that has repercussions for the event industry.

Although the number of infections in NSW and Vic is higher than the other states they have been able to reopen earlier because the rate of vaccination is protecting the residents of those states.

While events have continued in the bigger states they are now coming back in the populous states as restrictions are lifted and they reopen within their borders.

The density rule in NSW will change to one person per 2 sqm on next Monday – that is effectively full capacity for a dinner event.

However, as far as I can see venues, suppliers and event managers are not being inundated with enquiries for corporate Christmas parties. These are usually booked in by now so it will be interesting to see if there is a late rush.

And there seems to be no shift in the prospect of large business events not coming back until March 2022.

Although the restrictions on travel between NSW and Victoria were largely lifted overnight I’m only seeing local events so far, certainly no national ones.

And it was great to back at work this week via a Melbourne Cup event in Sydney.

When you ask for specific information regarding restrictions on events and get a response seven weeks later.

On the 10th September, following a number of phone calls to get an email address that actually worked,  I wrote to the NSW Health Minister regarding the then recently announced NSW Roadmap to Recovery with some specific questions relating to the event industry.

I received a response from the NSW Health Department this week, over seven weeks later, and on the day the new Premier announced that the information provided in that response would be redundant the following Monday.

Time to stop cannibalising and focus on a SMILE

Gary Fitz-Roy wants you to get a smile that will beam through your mask

NAVARRA launch in-house hospitality training program

With venues reopening and having difficulty finding staff the Navarra group have a launched an intensive hospitality training program with a guarantee of work

Australian Event Awards 2021 Finalists and Winners

Despite the effects of Covid-19, the Event Awards persevered with an online ceremony format in 2021 that served to highlight the achievements and resilience of individuals and organisations in the Industry. Here is the full list of winners

Change of ownership at Arinex

Roslyn McLeod has retired after over 50 years in the industry – in this article she reflects on that history and the future of Arinex. Not a bad time to revisit the podcast I did with Roslyn last year.

Standards Australia needs to consult event industry

Ever used an extension lead at an event? Then you need to read this article by ALIA.

An updated version of AS/NZS 3002:2021 Electrical installations – Shows, Carnivals and Events was published on the 25th June 2021. Heard about it? We hadn’t either. Not surprising, given not a single representative from the Entertainment Industry was consulted.

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Trevor Connell
Trevor came to the events industry in the early eighties from a background in theatre and photography. He has experience as an Event Manager, Technical Director and Lighting Designer and has worked on events as diverse as corporate functions and the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the Sydney Olympics Closing Night Harbour Spectacular.

Trevor was a founding member of the Australian chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and served on the chapter executive for six years.

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