A MESSAGE FROM KAREN BOLINGER
Welcome to the latest edition of eventful thinking.
Sydney Showground has once again staged a successful Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Southern Hemisphere's largest annual celebration. This year close to 900,000 families, couples and groups of people of all ages, walked through the Sydney Royal Easter Show doors to experience a day full of live performances, the best of Australian agriculture, exhibits, rides and show bags.
We promised this would be our best show yet, and according to our ticket numbers and the feedback received so far, the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) has once again staged a successful show with 14,000 animals, 5,000 art exhibits and over 15,000 trophies, certificates and medals awarded in the Sydney Royal competitions.
This year we expanded on the number of food outlets and bars on offer with 11 bars, plus 17 cafes, restaurants and takeaway outlets. To date the biggest selling beverages are soft drinks with over 50,000 sold to wash down the 58,000 meat pies consumed. The ever popular treats were once again a hit, with Showgoers consuming 109,000 dagwood dogs, 32,000 cheese on sticks and 34,500 Country Women's Association scones.
The Racing and Diving Pigs were extremely popular and the Psycho Sideshow again proved to be a huge hit with families. The story of True Blue was the main feature show of NAB Arena each night with 231,000 spectators coming to see it along with Xtreme Korruption and the Dairy Farmers Fireworks and Laser Finale.
I hope you got to spend some time at the Show with your family and friends. As the biggest annual event of the Royal Agricultural Society comes to a close, it is now time to look forward to accommodating your needs throughout the rest of the year. As you see we can run events of any scale and are looking forward to working with you to make your event a success.
Karen Bolinger
General Manager Sales & Marketing , Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
GREEN UPDATE
Sydney Showground and the Sydney Royal Easter Show:
They don’t come much greener
When it comes to being green, the RAS and Sydney Showground are working hard to lead by example. Aside from participating in Earth Hour and working with Greenfleet to offset our carbon footprint, the Easter Show is a recognised Green Date.
What does all that mean? Click here to find
out how we’ve created an environment
where sustainability and success go hand-in-hand.
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RECENTLY
Sneak peeks and industry events at Sydney Showground
As the Sydney Royal Easter Show approaches every year, events are organised to maximize the ‘buzz’ during the rehearsals and preparations. Whether it's lunch over the stables, or a sneak peek into the Main Arena, opportunities abound for event organisers looking for a distinctive, successful and memorable event. Click here to read more about it.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Big results for CraftFest and the Sydney Tattoo and Body Art Expo
Success abounds at the Sydney Showground with two recent exhibitions, CraftFest and the Sydney Tattoo and Body Art Expo. Both events surpassed visitor expectations, proving that the economic downturn doesn’t stop people from pursuing their passions. Click here to read the press release.
INSIGHTS
When size matters
Even when an event is planned down to the final detail, challenges occur. Having the right team behind you can make all the difference. Volvo was able to make their recent truck line launch even bigger than expected... literally! Click here to find out how we helped solve Volvo's big problem and to learn about all the final touches to the event.
238 DAYS TO GO!
Start counting down and get ready for Christmas
No matter the size or budget, Sydney Showground has function space and packages to suit, along with some exciting offers to help make your event even more impressive. Click here to find out more about our latest packages and inclusions.
NEW STAFF for SYDNEY SHOWGROUND
Welcome Andrew Roberts
Andrew Roberts has recently joined the Sydney Showground Sales Team as Business Development Manager for the Corporate Market. He just finished his MBA in the UK after working with Business Events Sydney (former Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau, SCVB) since July 2003.
Whatever questions you have about Sydney Showground, our venues, catering or event management we are there for you! Don’t hesitate to contact one of our sales team members − they look forward to answering all your questions.
- Kim Seccombe, Senior Manager Business Development
- Andrew Roberts, Business Development Manager
Corporate Market
- Andrew Watts, Business Development Executive
Association & Government
- Leigh Metham, Business Development Coordinator
- Kristine Shepherd, Business Development Coordinator
Phone 02 9704 1111
Email sales@sydneyshowground.com.au
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ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (RAS) PRESIDENT'S MEDAL DINNER
Four spectacular courses of
Sydney Royal Champion and Gold Medal winners
 Are you a food and wine lover and recognise quality when you taste it?
Then join us at 7pm on Wednesday 20 May for the President's Medal Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel, to celebrate the six Sydney Royal Champion finalists of the 2009 President's Medal. Held annually to showcase the best of the best, the RAS President’s Medal offers winners recognition for outstanding contribution to Australian agriculture. The RAS President’s Medal Dinner is soon approaching with tickets selling fast. To find out more about the event and the Champion finalists, click here or contact RAS Special Events Manager, Ann Kidd on 02 9704 1203 or akidd@rasnsw.com.au.
To secure your seats for this prestigious night, click here. Single tickets are $220 or invite and impress valued clients and colleagues at a table for ten for $2,000.
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SYDNEY ROYAL DOZEN
Quaff with the best
 Would you like a dozen of Australian award-winning wines delivered right to your door? Or are you looking for the perfect gift for a wine aficionado?
For a limited time, the RAS is offering you the chance to get the best collection of wines from 2009. For only $180 you can purchase a case which includes Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners from the 2009 Sydney Royal Wine Show delivered to your door.
This year the RAS in conjunction with Wine Ark, have handpicked a limited edition case of the medal winners especially for you.
The Macquarie Group Sydney Royal Wine Show is held at Sydney Showground each year in February / March.
Click here to order a case of selected 2009 medal winners.
RAS FOUNDATION
Continuing its mission
 A key platform of the RAS of NSW is its mission to educate the community about Australian agriculture and rural issues, as well as to promote the outstanding people within this important industry. The Sydney Royal Easter Show is just one way of doing this.
Click here to find out about our other important initiative, the Royal Agricultural Society Foundation which recently announced the winners of the J.B. Fairfax Scholarship for Rural Journalism and the $25,000 Question community project.
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EXPERT ADVICE FOR EXHIBITIONS
More success with engaging exhibitions
Learn how to give your exhibition that edge that makes it successful, read what Gary Fitz-Roy from Expertise Events has to say. He knows the tips and tricks of the trade, being the organiser of CraftFest, one very successful exhibition held at Sydney Showground recently.
Clich here to read more.
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