Events Galore in Month of March in Sydney and NSW

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, has announced that the month of March is the busiest on record when it comes to major events supported by the Government throughout the State.
 
“The bumper event program will see Sydney and Regional NSW host international sport, Australian premiere productions and the return of much-loved annual festivals during March, 2013," Mr Souris said.
 
“Sydney continues to shine as Australia’s global events city and the regions also have much to celebrate as is evident from the impressive line-up of upcoming events."

The Events Calendar, developed by Destination NSW, the Government’s major events and tourism agency, will give visitors a wide range to choose from with highlights including, the Australian Premiere Season of the hit musical The Addams Family, a spectacular production of Carmen at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour and the annual Archibald Prize exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Exciting competitions lead the line-up of sporting events this month with Australia’s F1 driver, Mark Webber, leading the Top Gear Festival at Sydney Motorsport Park, the world’s best rowers competing in the Sydney International Rowing Regatta and the Qantas Socceroos v Oman playing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier.

Horse racing takes centre stage with more than $20 million in prize money up for grabs at the BMW Sydney Carnival at Royal Randwick and Rosehill Gardens; best of Australian and New Zealand harness racing competing at the Inter Dominion Championship Grand Final next Sunday at Menangle’s Tabcorp Park and greyhounds pinnacle event, the Golden Easter Egg.

Mr Souris said Regional NSW would also be hosting some great events in March such as the Byron Bay International Film Festival, CMC Rocks the Hunter, Junee Rhythm ‘n’ Rail Festival, the Commercial Club Albury Gold Cup Carnival, Bathurst Autofest and X-Blades National Touch League at Coffs Harbour.

“Destination NSW has developed an exceptional range of events held across the State to drive and increase visitor numbers.

“March is a prime example of the ongoing success of the IT’S ON! campaign and the development of a robust events program for both Sydney and Regional NSW,” Mr Souris said.

Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase believes this March will one of busiest in the State's history.

"There is a mammoth events line up this March offering music, sport, arts and loads of family entertainment. In addition, we'll also be welcoming US talk show queen Ellen DeGeneres once again putting Sydney front and centre on the world's stage." Ms Chipchase said.

To view the full NSW events calendar visit www.sydney.com/events and www.visitnsw.com/events