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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...
VMA Members Ungerboeck and EventBooking Merge to Better Serve the Event Industry
Industry software leaders Ungerboeck and EventBooking today announced they are coming together to form one company. With the backing of Private Equity firm Cove Hill Partners, these former competitors bring their combination of experience and innovation together to...
A message from our Principal Sponsor – Priava
The countdown is on for the 2021 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress. As Principal Sponsor, we are excited to welcome delegates - both in-person and online - to each of the events, and we are looking forward to kicking off the program in Brisbane next week. There is...
Venue Management Association Welcomes New Board Members
The VMA is delighted to advise members and the industry of the results of the 2021 Board Election. This year’s election saw nominations being called to fill four Active member vacancies and one Allied member vacancy. Having received four nominations for the Active...
VMA President Leighton Wood announces retirement from industry
The Venue Management Association (VMA) congratulate President, Leighton Wood on his pending retirement from the venue management industry. In July this year Leighton will officially step down from his role as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive of the...
Long serving New Zealand Theatre Professional Richard Sutherland Remembered
Last week the Hamilton City Council announced the death of Richard Sutherland - a theatre technician and trained electrician who worked for its various theatres and event venues divisions over a career spanning four decades. Sutherland, who died after a battle with...
Introducing Grosvenor Engineering Group
The VMA is delighted to introduce Grosvenor Engineering Group, one of our key event sponsors of the 2021 Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress. Come and meet the team on the trade floor at the Congress. About Grosvenor.... Ensure the comfort and safety of people,...
VMA announces Ungerboeck as new Association Partner
Through this latest investment in the VMA, and our industry, Ungerboeck are providing the event management software that will underpin the management of the VMA’s suite of programs including Congress registration and virtual delivery, along with registration portals...
Industry Icon Michael Gudinski passes
Leading figures from Australia’s venue and entertainment industries are today paying tribute to Michael Gudinski, the larger than life touring promoter who has died suddenly aged 68. Born to Russian immigrants in 1952, the future success of Michael Gudinski could...