Issue 2 - Jan/Feb 10 Welcome to the second edition of the Events Tasmania E-Newsletter. Your response to the first edition was extremely positive and we welcome your feedback and comments. This edition features editorial on the impact and value of events to the business sector and also information about workshops featured in 2010. Kim Skildum-Reid will present live workshops in Hobart and Launceston in March, following her successful Power Sponsorship webinar series, and in June, Gillian Minervini presents "Green" events and sustainability practices. We wish you all the best for 2010 and look forward to working with you. In this issue > Events Trigger Travel and Benefits > Event Development Program for 2010 > Funding Opportunities > Upcoming Events Events Talk BACK TO TOP Big and Small - Events Trigger Travel and Benefits Read how event tourism affects you and what benefits it brings to our community. "AFL and Targa Tasmania swell gross takings of accommodation and restaurants and cafes by 25-30% on the day. We are always booked out for the AFL matches..." David Lewis B&B Hi George, Launceston, owner. "Events don't always have to be big blockbusters. It's the overall balance of Tasmania's event portfolio...", said Paul Sproule, the Director of Events Tasmania. Read more Learning and Development BACK TO TOP Event Development Program for 2010 The Events Tasmania Event Development Program booklet for January - June is available now and offers some great opportunities for those willing and able to take up new learning possibilities! Workshops include Kim Skildum-Reid's dynamic Power Sponsorship in Launceston and Hobart in March, quoted by Natasha Hirtzel from Air New Zealand as "The best workshop I've ever been on"; Maintaining Web Sites in Devonport, Hobart and Launceston; and in June presenter Gillian Minervini, Creative Director/Producer - Events for the City of Sydney is back workshopping the creative practicalities of major 'green' events. Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) Workshops AbaF will again present a range of workshops. Those on offer include Business Case Approach - level 1, 17 February 2010; Mentoring Clinic - Media Strategy, 10 March 2010; Applying to Foundations, 24 March 2010 and Making the Most of Partnerships - Level 2 & 3, 14 April 2010. For more information visit www.abaf.org.au Volunteering Tasmania Grant Writing Workshops In 2010 Volunteering Tasmania will offer volunteer organisations access to grant writing workshops, providing advice and guidance in developing and proof reading of grant applications. Volunteering Tasmania will meet with you to discuss this process. They are currently developing their meeting schedule for 2010, so If you would like more information or to register for a workshop contact Volunteering Tasmania by email admin@volunteeringtas.org.au or phone 1800 677 895. To read more about what Volunteering Tasmania can do for you check out their website or the article attached. Funding Opportunities BACK TO TOP Events Tasmania Grants Program The 2011 Events Tasmania Grants programs will open on 1 February 2010. Information will be available on the website from that date and a copy of the program will also be mailed to you. www.eventstasmania.com Please note that Diane Byrne, the Manager of the Grants Program is leaving Events Tasmania to take up an opportunity in the greater Department of Economic Development Tourism and the Arts Agency, as from the start of 2010. We wish Diane all the best for the future. All Grant Program enquiries to info@eventstasmania.com or phone 6233 5946 Sport and Recreation Tasmania Sport & Recreation Tasmania provides funding to organisations to increase participation opportunities for Tasmanians in sport and recreation activities. For more details as to where your event might fit in go to www.development.tas.gov.au/sportrec. Tasmanian Community Fund Community organisations that are in a position to make a difference by enhancing well-being and improving social, environmental and economic outcomes for the Tasmanian Community can apply for funding. Guidelines for the next general grant funding round will be available late January 2010. Round opens on 13 February and closes 24 March 2010. Further information is available at www.tascomfund.org. Other Grant and Funding Opportunities An extensive listing of grant and funding opportunities, is available at www.tas.gov.au. Just type in the word 'grant'. To help you locate grants and assistance relevant to your business, a tool called Grant Finder is available. Using Grant Finder, you can search for grants and assistance programs available within each State, in addition to those provided by the Australian government. Upcoming Events BACK TO TOP MONA FOMA 8 JANUARY TO 24 JANUARY 2010 Cutting edge Festival of Music and Art, curated by Brian Ritchie of Violent Femmes. > More info Cygnet Folk Festival 8 JANUARY TO 10 JANUARY 2010 All indoor venues within an open air rural village festival atmosphere. > More info Moorilla Hobart International Tennis Tournament 8 JANUARY TO 16 JANUARY 2010 Enjoy the all new grand stands, corporate and public facilities. > More info The Soundscape Festival 9 JANUARY 2010 One of the hottest and most anticipated music events will have everyone walking on a dream! > More info Wrest Point International Masters Golf Championship 10 JANUARY TO 15 JANUARY 2010 10th Anniversary Celebration in Tasmania. > More info Test Cricket Australia V Pakistan 14 JANUARY TO 18 JANUARY 2010 Beautiful, boutique Bellerive > More info Targa Wrest Point 30 JANUARY TO 31 JANUARY 2010 Follow the all southern course on Rally Live. > More info Wildside MTB 30 JANUARY TO 2 FEBRUARY 2010 Mountain bike competition and touring at its best. > More info Burnie ATP Mens Challenger & ITF Women's International Tennis 30 JANUARY TO 7 FEBRUARY 2010 Rapidly growing series of national and regional significance. > More info MS Fest 6 FEBRUARY 2010 Time flies when you're having fun at Inveresk Showgrounds, Launceston. > More info Hobart Run The Bridge 7 FEBRUARY 2010 Inaugural official 10k fun run from Bellerive Cricket Ground to Salamanca across Tasman Bridge. > More info Festivale 12 FEBRUARY TO 14 FEBRUARY 2010 A celebration of quality Tasmanian food, wine and beer, arts and entertainment in City Park, Launceston. > More info AFL Pre-Season Hawks V Tigers 13 FEBRUARY 2010 Footy's back. See the big men fly at Aurora Stadium Launceston. > More info Evandale Village Fair 20 FEBRUARY TO 21 FEBRUARY 2010 Penny Farthing street racing amidst old world village charm. > More info Rally Tasmania 26 FEBRUARY TO 28 FEBRUARY 2010 Based in Burnie and one of the leading car rallies in the State. > More info King Island Imperial 20 6 MARCH TO 7 MARCH 2010 Coast to coast run and walk from Naracoopa to Currie. > More info Taste of the Huon 7 MARCH TO 8 MARCH 2010 Promises to deliver express to your taste buds, the flavours of produce from the region. > More info For details on more events over Summer around Tasmania go to www.discovertasmania.com and check out the events section. All events are subject to change by organisers so check individual contacts for latest details. Media Moguls is Tourism Tasmania's contracted media agency. Media Moguls send short and long lead media releases throughout the year to showcase and position Tasmania as a cultural and vibrant destination. The media releases are distributed to a list of national media, travel publications and inflight magazines. Events for inclusion are selected at Events and Tourism Tasmania's discretion and if you wish to be considered for possible distribution then please forward your event media releases and high quality images to alan.rider@events.tas.gov.au . EVENTS TASMANIA HOME   |   CONTACT US   |   PRIVACY    © 2010 Copyright Events Tasmania Subscribers to our e-Newsletter have rights under Australian Anti-Spam and Privacy Legislation. Please unsubscribe if you do not wish to receive information from us.