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ASM Global Presents – The Next Great Opportunity
ASM GLOBAL PLANS LARGEST JOB FAIR IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY AND FIRST OF ITS KIND TARGETING COUNTRIES IN ASIA-PACIFIC, U.S., EUROPE & SOUTH AMERICA With the World’s Largest Portfolio of Arenas, Stadiums and Theaters, Industry-Leader ASM Global to Hire 1,000...
VMA launches Professional Development Operational Workshops
The VMA has launched their inaugural Professional Development Workshops commencing in March 2022. These face-to-face half-day workshops are targeted primarily at those who work in operations on the ‘frontline’, ready to enhance their skill set and take the next step...
Latest edition of Venue Professional magazine now available
The IAVM’s Venue Professional magazine’s January/February issue is now available for VMA members to access online. Under the VMA / IAVM affiliation agreement all VMA members automatically receive reciprocal membership of the IAVM and access to the new digital format...
VMA25 – our strategic plan
On behalf of the VMA Board I am delighted to release VMA25 – our Strategic Plan for the 2022-2025 period. In creating VMA25 – the Board envisions a future for the Association with a clear overriding purpose – to be the hub that connects and advances venue industry...
Calling for Member Content for the VMA Digital Series
The VMA is delighted to provide the opportunity for Members to get involved in the VMA Digital Series in 2022. Are you a budding reporter yearning to interview a colleague or business associate superstar with a story to tell? Do you have a unique take on an industry...
Latest edition of Australasian Leisure Management magazine now available
Australasian Leisure Management magazine issue 147 is now available. VMA members would have received the issue in the mail in recent weeks and can also access it online. Under a longstanding agreement all VMA members automatically receive copies of Australasia's only...
Ungerboeck Acquires Priava, Accelerating the Pace of Innovation for the Event Industry
Ungerboeck, the world’s leading event management software provider, announced today that it has acquired Priava, a cloud-based venue and event management system with a wide portfolio of global customers. This acquisition provides a platform to accelerate industry...
Venue Management School – Changing of the Guards
On behalf of the VMA Board I am pleased to announce Dean Hassall CVE as the newly appointed Chair of our prestigious educational program, the Venue Management School (VMS). Dean has been a highly regarded VMS Instructor for the past 18 years, and previously served as...
Latest edition of Venue Professional magazine now available
The IAVM’s Venue Professional magazine’s November/Decemberissue is now available for VMA members to access online. Under the VMA / IAVM affiliation agreement all VMA members automatically receive reciprocal membership of the IAVM and access to the new digital format...
Latest edition of Venue Professional magazine now available
The IAVM’s Venue Professional magazine’s September/October issue is now available for VMA members to access online. Under the VMA / IAVM affiliation agreement all VMA members automatically receive reciprocal membership of the IAVM and access to the new digital format...
VMA launches VMS Connect
The VMA is excited to launch VMS Connect – a two-hour interactive session to be held on Wednesday, 10 November 2021 commencing 11.00 AM (AEST). The event looks to facilitate the gathering of the industry and provide professional development opportunities across...
Vax The Nation
#VAXTHENATION kicks off today around the country and the VMA is delighted to be a campaign partner. The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is ramping up across the nation. Today, Australia’s $36.4 billion* Live Entertainment Industry is speaking out. No more virtual...
Venue Management School Cancelled
The Board of the VMA have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Venue Management School and Leadership Institute scheduled for November. In coming to the decision to cancel the program for a second year, VMA Chair Leighton Wood noted, "Unfortunately, given...
Latest edition of Venue Professional magazine now available
The IAVM’s Venue Professional magazine’s July/August issue is now available for VMA members to access online. Under the VMA / IAVM affiliation agreement all VMA members automatically receive reciprocal membership of the IAVM and access to the new digital format of...
Special Edition Webinar – From Lockdown to Lights On
Remember back to 2020 and Australia was leading the world with live sport content with capacity crowds. While that sector of the industry was operational the live performance market was still in the dark. Fast forward 12 months and not much has changed - at least in...
VMS Student Q&A session announced
The Venue Management School and Leadership Institute is the premier learning experience in our industry, designed by today's leaders for tomorrow's leaders. Join VMS Chair, Wayne Middleton and LI Dean, Andrew Travis on Tuesday 17th August 2021 at 11.00AM (AEST) as we...
Australia getting vaccinated is the key to live entertainment industry’s road to recovery
In response to the National Cabinet’s four phase plan to reopen Australia the VMA is encouraging all their members, member venues and suppliers to the industry to take proactive measures in two key areas. Firstly, manage the safety of their staff by educating them...
Latest edition of Venue Professional Magazine now available
The IAVM’s Venue Professional magazine’s May/June issue is now available for VMA members to access online. Under the VMA / IAVM affiliation agreement all VMA members automatically receive reciprocal membership of the IAVM and access to the new digital format of their...
The VMA congratulates Harvey Lister AM
One of the VMA’s founding members, Harvey Lister, has been recognised for a lifetime dedication to tourism and events in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Harvey Lister, Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global (Asia Pacific), has been appointed a Member of the...
PBM Safety – Congress Sponsor – Welcomes delegates
PBM Safety is a proud VMA Allied Member that has been servicing the Event and Entertainment Industry since 2010. We maintain our sponsorship of the VMA Congress as support to the association and its members. We have always provided qualified and compliant documents...