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	Bling is certainly what it’s all about, whether you’re hosting a fashion event, annual awards or a special event that is destined to be the talk of 2010. This month Best Venues is all about finding unique venues that specialise in making your event sparkle. Of course we look at outstanding venues all year round, so bookmark the Best Venues “best of” section which we keep updated to help out you busy corporate event planners. It’s almost the end of the financial year and business is picking up after the GFC, so if you’re planning your company’s end of year awards then have a look at our selection of top venues for big and small celebrations. If you recognise your top employees each year and are looking for a great gift, then visit Best Gift Certificates and grab a flexible voucher that will let them choose from over 1,000 restaurant and experience gift certificates. As normal, we have plenty of venue specials to make sure you’re getting a good deal. To keep ahead of the game keep your eye on our function news and events section for new venues and happenings in the industry. Need to be inspired? Browse through the event services to find dazzling entertainment, elaborate decorations, cocktails and more… This month we’ve jam packed the newsletter with competitions – you’ll never have a better chance to WIN! Read on to see our fabulous giveaways; a double pass to Art Melbourne 2010, a double pass to late Friday at Sydney Fashion Weekend and last, but certainly not least, a designer LULU Australia laptop bag that will make you the envy of your friends. But you have to be in it to win it!

NIDA Kensington Capacity: 800	Q Station Manly, NSW Capacity: 400	Australian Technology Park Eveleigh, NSW Capacity: 6000

Taxi Melbourne, VIC Capacity: 140	James Squire Docklands, VIC Capacity: 600	Carlton Brewhouse Abbotsford, VIC Capacity: 200

Chalk Hotel Woolloongabba, QLD Capacity: 1600	Cloudland Fortitude Valley, QLD Capacity: 1300	Zuri Fortitude Valley, QLD Capacity: 380

Onyx West Perth, WA Capacity: 400	Artstyle Galleries Norwood, SA Capacity: 200	Canberra Stadium Bruce, ACT Capacity: 900


	We’ve tried to find some really different function ideas for you this month. Some of these events may seem a little wacky but they’ll certainly be remembered long after the standard cocktail party. THEMED & UNIQUE EVENTS NSW, Sydney: Ever fancied doing it Greek style? At Aesops Restaurant you'll be dancing, singing, smashing plates and your team can lose themselves in the spontaneous, convivial atmosphere. [more] VIC, QLD & NSW: Bowl your socks off at AMF and have some serious fun if you’re planning a team building day, big night out or even a product launch. [more] NSW, Sydney: If you really want to impress then the scenery doesn’t get much better than that of the Opera Bar. Take in the delights of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. [more] VIC, Melbourne: Get up close and personal with sharks and stingrays, view the coral or even visit Antarctica. Melbourne Aquarium certainly know how to give your function a wild side. [more] QLD, Broadbeach: The perfect resort for a corporate getaway and conference with a huge range of recreational activities. Mix business with pleasure at Conrad Jupiters and demand the spectacular. [more] WA, Bunbury: Corporate golf days are great for the guys! Sanctuary Golf Resort can cater for conferences matched with a competitive round of golf with your clients or employees. [more] WA, Broome: Catering for every function requirement Cable Beach Club can cater for groups of up to 200 with accommodation, group spa packages and conference facilities. [more] ACT, Lyneham: If you want to combine your event with music or laughs, then arrange a group event at Tilleys – a popular music venue with an outdoor area and a thoroughfare of live acts. [more] NT, Alice Springs: Hold an event under the stars with your very own storyteller at Sounds of Silence, Voyages. Sounds of Silence offers the best of the Red Centre distilled into four magical hours. [more] TEAM BUILDING & GROUP EVENTS NSW, QLD & VIC: Sizzling cooking events are the new craze especially with MasterChef on its way again. BBQ School offer group corporate bookings to create a fun and active team building event. [more] QLD, Brisbane: Last chance in April to arrange for a Brisbane open air cinema experience. Bring your next event out in the open and under the stars. [more] NSW, Sydney: Mix it up with a cocktail master class at Bar Solutions which operates group events for 15 people to get your tastebuds tingling. [more] SA, Adelaide: Does your team like to have a good sing song? Organise your next event at Buddha Bar and arrange for some karaoke entertainment after you dine. [more]

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Gold Coast

• Canberra

• Yarra Valley

• Perth

• Adelaide

• Brisbane

• Hunter Valley

• Cocktail Party

• Exhibitions

• Members Club

• Conference

• Meetings

• Winery

• Corporate Getaways

• Private Dining Rooms

• Restaurants


Bavarian Bier Café Moore Park, NSW Restaurant	Sofitel Brisbane Brisbane, QLD Hotel	Il Centro Brisbane, QLD Restaurant

Oaks Plaza Pier Glenelg, SA Hotel	Intercontinental Adelaide Adelaide, SA Hotel	Hotel Lincoln Carlton, VIC Hotel

The Lounge Gungahlin, ACT Conference Centre	Salt on the Beach North Fremantle, WA Restaurant	The Sebel Launceston, TAS Hotel

• Bands, DJs & Performers

• Impressions DJs

• Hands-on Wine Making

• Bridal Wear

• Catering

• Corporate Incentives

• Decorations

• Event Management

• Guest Speakers and MCs

• Photography

• Staging & Lighting

• Personal Concierge

Win tickets to Fashion Weekend Sydney

To celebrate the launch of Fashion Weekend Sydney, Best Venues has 10 pairs of tickets for the Fashionably Late Friday session, complete with catwalk seats, to help kick your weekend off in style.

Fashion Weekend is Australia's biggest and best designer shopping event for the fashion-savvy, with 120 leading designers offering amazing discounts of up to 70% off their current and last season collections. The essential girl’s day out features catwalk shows, beauty makeovers, manicures, hairstyling, style consultations and even a fabulous wine bar. It's what shopping is all about.

Taking place from 13 - 16 May 2010 at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, you can pick up statement pieces from a whole host of designers including Ginger & Smart, Shakuhachi and Bracewell to name but a few, as the Fashion Weekend Catwalk presents an exclusive and unique view of this season’s hottest trends.

Fashion Weekend gives you the tools and knowledge to create the perfect new look - from stunning beauty makeovers to new hair for the new season from the new manicure colours to getting skin-savvy about what's right for your skin type.

Buy your tickets in advance for the chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree: www.ticketek.com.au For more info visit www.fashionweekend.com.au

To win tickets all you have to do is email your name and postal address to prizes@bestvenues.com.au with "Fashion Weekend Sydney" in the subject line and tell us your favourite venue listed on Best Venues.

*Competition closes 2pm on Friday, 30 April 2010. Ticket offer only. Terms and Conditions Apply.

Win tickets to Weekend Australian Art Melbourne 2010

Best Venues has 50 pairs of tickets to this sophisticated event to giveaway. With over 100 galleries and 800 artists on show, The Weekend Australian Art Melbourne taking place from 22-25 April at The Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, offers an exclusive round-up of leading galleries, emerging talent and independent artists from across Australia and around the world. From the hottest young talent to firmly established household names, you're bound to find something you love whether you're an experienced collector or simply looking for a masterpiece for the mantelpiece.

Weekend ticket offer – Book now and save Come straight from work for an exclusive Thursday night preview to The Weekend Australian Art Melbourne. Get in early and snap up the cream of the crop from some of Australia's most promising artists whilst enjoying complimentary drinks from Innocent Bystander and Trumer Pils and sparkling by Yarrabank, with live entertainment from 5-9pm.

Purchase 2 x Opening Night tickets for $70 (save $30) Click here to book or call 132 849.

For full program details visit www.artmelbourne10.com.au

To win tickets all you have to do is email your name and postal address to prizes@bestvenues.com.au with “Art Melbourne 2010” in the subject line and tell us which venue is playing host to The Weekend Australian Art Melbourne this year?

*Competition closes 2pm on Friday, 30 April 2010. Ticket offer only. Terms and Conditions Apply.

Win a LULU Australia laptop bag

Be the envy of your friends and grab yourself a designer LULU laptop bag. In its own quiet way, LULU Australia has captured the consumer with its fun, colourful, fashionable and practical designs. LULU Australia’s fresh, funky and practical ideas have culminated in a stunning range of stylish collections. Using in-house created fabric prints and inspired handbag and accessory designs, LULU has a bag for every girl and every occasion.

LULU Laptop Bags - Working Class with a Touch of Femininity These classic, patent faux-croc leather handbags will brighten up a trip to the office, laptop in tow. Fitting all your office materials and personal items, these stylish bags are designed for a working woman on the go. Comes with detachable over-the-shoulder strap and hot pink lining. Size: 43W x 31H x 8D

To see the full LULU Australia range visit www.luluaustralia.com.au

To win one of these designer bags all you have to do is email your name and postal address to prizes@bestvenues.com.au with “LULU Australia” in the subject line and tell us about the most classy, or unclassy, work party venue you�ve attended.

*Competition closes 2pm on Friday, 30 April 2010. Ticket offer only. Terms and Conditions Apply.


	The next newsletter will be coming to you in June and will be covering venues for end financial year events and product launches for the new financial year. See you next time and don’t forget if you do need any assistance with choosing a venue you can email us at admin@bestvenues.com.au.

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