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Fashion, fashion, fashion darlink! With Fashion Weekend Sydney just around the corner and the new autumn ranges hitting the stores, we thought we’d suggest some of our top venues for fashion parades and catwalk exhibitions. Maybe you’re showcasing your new fashion range or hosting a wedding expo – well, you’ll need somewhere fabulous to parade your stuff. Plus, we have loads of other unique spaces for product launches and private venue hire that will help make your function the best it can be. Make sure you check out our New to Best Venues and Venue of the Month sections below to keep on top of the hottest locations in town. Also, try out our Advanced Search function which caters for specific event requirements.
In other exciting news, the annual EAN Expo 09 at Luna Park, Sydney is on again! If you are an executive or personal assistant, or are involved in sourcing suppliers and products for your company, then this is an expo not to be missed. Don’t forget to check out our news and events calendar on Best Venues to keep up-to-date on new events such as the cocktail masterclasses at The Loft, Sydney, or venues set to launch soon… Make sure you’re the first to know about upcoming events!
We also have some fantastic offers and ticket giveaways this month. Best Venues members can snap up an exclusive two-for-one ticket offer from Melbourne Art 09, or enter to win one of 10 tickets to the ultimate fashion event, Fashion Weekend Sydney. Read on to find out more.
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Watermark Bar, Docklands, VIC – Perched right by the water at Victoria Harbour, this venue has great views of the city. Choose The Loft for a formal function and enjoy the panoramic views, or if you’re looking for an exclusive sleek space with indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, The Pavillion has the edge. [more..]
Taxi Dining Room, Melbourne, VIC – Located on the first level of the Transport Hotel at Federation Square, Taxi Dining Room offers two private function areas. The River Room can hold a capacity of 35 guests and The Terrace up to 55 guests for a cocktail-style event. [more..]
Royal Hall of Industries, Centennial Park, NSW – Host of this year's Fashion Weekend Sydney, this venue is a blank canvas where one is only limited by imagination. The floor space of 5,400 square metres is waiting for your creative event ideas to flourish. [more..]
De Nom at Ruby Rabbit, Darlinghurst, NSW – You can’t get much more designer than De Nom with no expense spared on the decor of this bespoke Parisian parlour. A unique social space if you enjoy the finer things in life. [more..]
Luxe Bar, Highgate, WA – Voted one of the best bars in the country by Bartender Magazine, this venue offers a range of function spaces to suit every occasion, rain, hail or shine. [more..]
Artstyle Galleries, Norwood, SA – Combine the love of arts with your next event at this impressive function space, perfect for a parade. The gallery is a light-filled space of style and serenity with a minimalist yet distinctly welcoming feel. [more..]
Art of Wine Function Centre, Surfers Paradise, QLD – With a beautiful purpose-built marble bar, the function centre has the ability to cater for any type of function for up to 800 guests. [more..]
Boathouse Floating Restaurant, Noosaville, QLD – Enjoy three levels of wining, dining and function options situated right on the Noosa River. Without doubt, this is one of the very best function locations in Queensland, catering from 10 to 110 guests. [more..]
The National Press Club of Australia, Barton, ACT – For glittering events, awards nights and elaborate parties, this venue offers outstanding facilities. Up to 300 guests can be accommodated and spoiled with the specialised catering, entertainment and decoration. [more..]
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Simmer on the Bay
13 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000
With its own private pier, magnificent waterfront location and exceptional catering and event services, Simmer on the Bay is the premier location for a quintessential Sydney experience. Its chameleon-like space can be adapted for private or corporate use from weddings to conferences and product launches. Simmer can also act as a gallery, providing a timeless artistic backdrop for exhibitions. The private pier provides the option of arriving by boat while the exclusive bay-side terrace offers a tranquil setting for pre-dinner drinks, business meetings, gallery viewings or a relaxing meal at the cafe. [more..]
Cocktail capacity: 600
Sit-down capacity: 200
Contact: (02) 9247 2457
VIC: Baroq House, Melbourne – [more..]
ACT: Kremlin Bar, Canberra – [more..]
WA: Onyx, West Perth – [more..]
QLD: Little Jumbo, Brisbane – [more..]
NT: Cornucopia Museum Cafe, Fannie Bay – [more..]
SA: Buddah Bar, Adelaide – [more..]
TAS: Moorilla Estate, Berriedale – [more..]
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The Annual EAN Expo 09 at Luna Park is on again! If you are an executive assistant, personal assistant, or involved in sourcing suppliers and products for your company then this is an EXPO not to be missed! This is the only expo dedicated specifically to the needs of the office professional in Sydney in 2009.
19 and 20 March 2009 – Luna Park Sydney
FREE ADMISSION
Expo Opening Hours:
Thursday, 19 March 10am to 5.30pm
Friday, 20 March 9.30am to 4pm
Meet fabulous new suppliers, network with your peers and be in with a chance to win over 50 sensational prizes. Come and visit de Groots Media at the show for advice on what’s new in the hospitality industry.
Save time on the day, CLICK HERE to pre-register for the Expo and the free shuttle service
We look forward to seeing you there… The EAN Team.
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The Willows – St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC – Restaurant with function facilities. [more..]
Stones of the Yarra Valley – St Huberts Road, Coldstream, VIC – Restaurant with function facilities. [more..]
Bird Cage – Church Street, Brighton, VIC – Restaurant with function facilities. [more..]
The Lobby – King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT – Restaurant with function facilities. [more..]
Ruby Tramp – Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD – Bar with function facilities. [more..]
Events in the Sky – any city, anywhere in the world – Venue with a difference. [more..]
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre – Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA – Conference centre. [more..]
Annam Suites – Ward Avenue, Potts Point, NSW – Boutique hotel. [more..]
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| In the current market, venue specials can ensure you get a whole lot more value out of your dollar, so before you arrange your next party or function, take a look at our fabulous venue specials.
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Win tickets to Fashion Weekend Sydney
To celebrate the launch of Fashion Weekend Sydney, Best Venues has 10 pairs of tickets to give away plus 10 Dermalogica multi-vitamin body block sun screen.
Fashion weekend Sydney is the ultimate fashion occasion with designer shopping, catwalks shows, hairstyling, makeovers and manicures all part of the experience. Taking place from 14 to 17 May at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, over 100 of your favourite designers including Alex Perry, Ginger and Smart and Marnie Skillings will be selling their collections at greatly reduced prices – some up to 70% off! A 500 seater catwalk show takes place every hour of the event showcasing the seasons latest collections from designers including Alex Perry, Camilla, Manning Cartell, Bec and Bridge and Fleur Wood to name a few.
Check out the ghd style bar for the latest hair looks straight off the catwalk and learn how you can create them yourself or treat yourself to a manicure at the Essie nail bar, a skin analysis at Dermalogica and compare purchases with friends in the Chambord Bar over a cocktail. It’s a fashion lovers ultimate day out!
Tickets available now from www.ticketek.com.au
For more info visit www.fashionweekend.com.au
Entering the competition for this great prize is easy, all you need to do is tell us of a product launch you have attended or will attend and where it is. Email the venue name, location, your name and postal address to prizes@bestvenues.com.au with "fashion" in the subject line.
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Special VIP tickets offer–Two-for-One for friends of Best Venues
Complimentary drinks and live entertainment included!
The Weekend Australian Art Melbourne event is Melbourne’s affordable and collectable art fair. The fair brings together 100 galleries selling work from over 800 artists all under one roof. Located at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Art Melbourne offers something for every budget as well as educational art walks, art activities for children and entertainment. With many of the artists onsite, Art Melbourne is the perfect place to discover, learn about and buy the art you love.
VIP First Night preview party on Thursday, 16 April offers you the exclusive opportunity to see and buy the art on sale first while enjoying complimentary drinks and live entertainment. Tickets are strictly limited and cost $50* each. Purchase tickets before Sunday, 22 March and Friends of Best Venues can receive two tickets for the price of one!
Get your Two-for-One ticket – buy now!
General tickets cost $15* each in advance.
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It’s not as glam as fashion, but next month Best Venues will be seeking out the best places to host brainstorming meetings, creative venues for creative thinking and conference halls around Australia that offer the square metreage that the exhibition season demands!
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