Why EOFY Planning Actually Starts… Now Funny thing – most people treat EOFY like a June problem. It’s not. By the time June rolls around, the best venues are already locked in, inboxes are flooded with invites, and suddenly you’re not just planning an event, you’re fighting for attention. Late March, though? That’s where it quietly kicks off. Budgets start... View Article
Sydney Mardi Gras Events Worth Booking Before They Sell Out Sydney in February isn’t just warm – it’s electric. The streets sparkle, the music pulses, and everywhere you turn, someone’s strutting in sequins or painting their face in rainbow colours. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is more than a parade; it’s a full-blown festival that takes over the... View Article
Sticky Tickets has launched a powerful new email feature that lets organisers contact past attendees instantly helping Australian events boost engagement and ticket sales. Why Reaching Past Attendees Is One of the Smartest Event Moves Every successful event organiser knows this: finding a new audience is expensive, but re-engaging an existing one is efficient. In Australia’s competitive events landscape from... View Article
Australia’s events industry hit $13.1B in 2025–26 — here’s what you must change in 2026 Australia’s events space isn’t just “back”. It’s heaving. IBISWorld expects Event Promotion and Management Services in Australia to reach $13.1 billion by 2025–26. And when the whole category gets that big, it doesn’t simply mean more opportunity. It also means more competition, more noise, and... View Article
Kill the Queue: Festival POS Terminal Plays to Crush Peak-Season Lines We’ve seen the good festivals, the great festivals, and the ones where the bar line was longer than the headliner’s set list. The pattern is always the same: The difference usually isn’t the band, the weather, or the theme. It’s how well the festival POS and entry setup handle... View Article
Introducing “Gift Vouchers” Most people remember the experience, not the box it came in. Behavioural research at OUP Academic finds that experiential gifts create stronger satisfaction and even strengthen relationships – exactly the feeling people want at Christmas. Just as important, Australians now pay mostly with cards and digital wallets, so e-vouchers match how people already shop online – quick,... View Article
The Club Managers’ Association Australia (CMAA) represents professionals who keep Australia’s registered clubs running smoothly. With 2,800 members on board across Australia and home to industry leaders in club management, they needed an event ticketing platform that supported their mission, “To protect, support and develop our members.” To make running their events, training, and member perks simpler CMAA turned to... View Article
Diversity has always been Australia’s story, now its shaping the way we come together. Multicultural events use global traditions, food, art, and stories to connect people together, emerging as major highlights on Australia’s event calendar. Let’s have a deeper look at why multicultural celebrations are set to be the next major trend in Australia’s event landscape. 1. They Reflect Who... View Article
When the doors open, the energy surges, and you need the right tools to keep your event buzzing. Introducing Sticky Tickets’ POS device, the perfect ticketing companion for your events. Fully integrated with your Sticky Tickets account, it enables you to manage entries quickly and professionally, process on-the-spot ticket sales, and print receipts. Why You’ll Love It From major festivals... View Article
Managing events for a club or association is no small feat, especially when it comes to keeping member perks, pricing, and access in check. Introducing Membership Integrations designed by Sticky Tickets, a powerful solution designed specifically for clubs, associations, and member-based organisations. Connect your ticketing with your existing membership system and provide your members with exclusive benefits for event tickets…... View Article