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The cost of COVID on live entertainment – more support needed for the industry
The Economic Cost of COVID-19 on Australia's Live Entertainment Industry Today we are asking the Federal Government to urgently consider targeted measures to provide additional support to the live entertainment sector as a new report by EY lays bare the...
LEIF Releases COVID-Safe Guidelines
The Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF), which represents Australia’s largest live entertainment and sport businesses has today released its COVID-Safe Guidelines. Formed in June this year as a collective of Australia’s biggest promoters of entertainment...
VMA Family to Endure
It is an understatement to say that our industry finds itself in less than positive circumstances. It is facing unique and serious challenges. Those challenges flow through to and have been felt by your Association. And like you, your Association will meet these...
VMA Member Sentiment survey – thanks for your input.
As Chair of the VMA’s Membership and Marketing Committee I would like to personally thank all our members that took the time to provide their feedback and thoughts in our latest Member Sentiment Survey. Pleasingly we had an 18% response rate from the membership...
Accessing Grants? Get Skilled Access is here to help.
With multiple Federal and State grants now available, Get Skilled Access is offering to assist you with your upcoming grant application to get Australian live entertainment back in the safest way. The team at Get Skilled Access are specialists in disability,...
EVANZ 2020 Industry Awards Now Open
The VMA is once again delighted to announce our support for the 2020 EVANZ Awards. As part of our long term commitment to supporting the New Zealand venue industry and our partnership with industry association EVANZ the VMA are proud sponsors of the 2020 Leader of the...
The Latest Issue of Venue Professional Magazine is Here!
The IAVM’s Venue Professional magazine’s September/October issue is now available for VMA members to access online. This issue marks the second edition under the new name, previously published as Facility Manager. Under the VMA / IAVM affiliation agreement all...
Ungerboeck Announces Tech Solutions to Support the Reopening of the Events Industry
Ungerboeck Announces Tech Solutions to Support the Reopening of the Events Industry Ungerboeck Announces Tech Solutions to Support the Reopening of the Events Industry Ungerboeck, the world’s event software, is further expanding their support to the industry by...
The Latest Update From LEIF
For those VMA members not on the Live Entertainment Industry Forum newsletter list please see the latest update from LEIF Chair James Sutherland. The VMA continues to play our role in supporting this industry-wide initiative to raise awareness of our industry’s flight...
MI is delighted to partner with WeTrack
MI and WeTrack announce partnership MI and WeTrack are delighted to announce a collaborative partnership to provide a holistic service for major event and venue planning. Chris Stanley, Managing Director of MI Associates, welcomed the partnership with WeTrack. Chris...
Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) is delighted to share its draft COVID-Safe Guidelines
The Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) is delighted to share its draft COVID-Safe Guidelines and is inviting industry to provide feedback during a consultation period. Over the last few months, the VMA and many of our members have been activity...
LEIF Update: Committed to getting the show back on the road
For those VMA members not on the Live Entertainment Industry Forum newsletter list please see the latest update from LEIF Chair James Sutherland. The VMA continues to play our role in supporting this industry wide initiative to raise awareness of our industry's flight...
VMA Board Elects New President
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Ltd (VMA) is delighted to announce the election of Leighton Wood as the next VMA President. Wood commenced his 3 year term as President following his election by the VMA Board this week. First elected to the VMA...
Board Announcement
The Venue Management Association, the peak body for venue industry professionals in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific region, is delighted to announce the results of the 2020 Board Election. We welcome 3 new Directors to the Board and congratulate 1 returning...
The COVIDSafe App and how it applies to Venues
The following information has been released by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner as to the COVIDSafe App, the Privacy Act and how this effects venues. Information about the COVIDSafe App and the Privacy Act It is an offence to require an individual...
ASM GLOBAL RELEASES COMPLETE VENUESHIELD OPERATIONAL PLANS FOR THE REOPENING OF ITS ARENAS, STADIA, THEATERS AND CONVENTION CENTERS
ASM GLOBAL RELEASES COMPLETE VENUESHIELD OPERATIONAL PLANS FOR THE REOPENING OF ITS ARENAS, STADIA, THEATERS AND CONVENTION CENTERS Industry-leading protocols to provide trusted protection for the live experience as facilities across the globe begin to reopen and...
R.E.A.D.Y. – A ‘WHS RECOVERY TOOLKIT’
Paul McCarthy (Director of PBM Safety) – “Like every other business in our much loved industry, we too have been affected by the disruption caused by COVID-19. Whilst we have adapted to holding virtual meetings with our team and clients, working in isolation, we have...
Live Entertainment Industry Forum Launched
Members' Letter from VMA President Steve Harper Last night’s launch of the Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) signals an important step in the transition from crisis to recovery for the Australian venue management industry. As a collective of Australia’s biggest...
Global uncertainty drives increased need for cyber security protection
Cyber security threats are not a new phenomenon. Information technology systems have always needed protection from unauthorised access. However, today we face a new era in cyber-attacks that has emerged as a direct result of the increased use of the Internet of things...
Priava During The Covid-19 Lockdown
The current situation is a difficult time for all of us in the venue and events industry. Priava is standing strong with clients and the VMA organisation to get through the Covid-19 period together and build a better future. As such, Priava continues to support the...