New South Wales has been named Australia’s Best Event State for the second year in a row, with the Major League Baseball Opening Series, Vivid Sydney and the Deni Ute Muster receiving accolades at the Australian Event Awards last night. John Barilaro, Minister for Regional Tourism said NSW has claimed its rightful position as Australia’s Best Event State.
“NSW has capped off a hugely successful year hosting major events including the Major League Baseball Opening Series, international soccer giants Juventus vs A League All Stars, the world premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom the Musical, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour and Vivid Sydney. Major events are an important driver for the NSW economy. These accolades are testament to the strength and success of the NSW Events Calendar as we work towards our goal of doubling overnight visitor expenditure by 2020,” Barilaro said.
Sandra Chipchase, Chief Executive Officer, Destination NSW said 2015 promises to bring even more major events to the state including the Australian Premiere season of Matilda The Musical, ICC Cricket World Cup, AFC Asian Cup, Hurley Australian Open of Surfing and the return of Vivid Sydney.
“Since March 2011, we have secured 51 regional events across the State including the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Hunter Valley Food and Wine Month and Ironman Australia Port Macquarie,” added Barilaro.
