Oceania agenda: Sustain and Sustain Traders Oceania
As Australians and New Zealanders try to get back to their roots and make healthy eating a priority, the Sustain Natural & Organic Lifestyle Show will welcome organic food producers and eco-friendly manufacturers to debut new products and show how easy it is to incorporate raw and organic foods into everyday meals.
New Zealand International Film Festival
July 12 - November
Various locations across New Zealand
The New Zealand International Film Festival is a national event that hosts respective events and screenings in cities including Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch. The Indy film festival features a wide selection of over 150 international films and shorts.
http://www.nzff.co.nz/
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8th Sustain and Sustain Traders Oceania
July 20-22
Royal Hall of Industries
Sydney
In 2012 Australia’s popular Organic Expo & Green Show has been rebranded as the Sustain Natural & Organic Lifestyle Show. The expo showcases new products and services across all aspects of sustainable living. Expect to see the latest trends in organic food, Fair Trade & sustainable goods, green, ethical, allergy free and wellness products from Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific, Asia, India, America and Argentina.
http://trade.organicexpo.com.au/
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12th Splendour in the Grass
July 27-29
Belongil Fields
Byron Bay, Australia
In 2012 Australia's largest winter music festival, Splendour in the Grass, features Jack White, Bloc Party, Smashing Pumpkins, At The Drive-In, The Shins, Hilltop Hoods, Gossip and Lana Del Rey. The boutique festival is relatively small (30,000) in comparison to major annual Australian festivals like the Big Day Out but is well regarded for its ability to attract popular headlining acts. Tickets for this year’s festival sold out in a record 43 minutes.
http://splendourinthegrass.com/
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61st Melbourne International Film Festival
August 2-19
Melbourne
Victoria, Australia
In the weeks after the Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF), the Sydney Film Festival and Cannes, Australia's biggest film festival will light up screens around the city of Melbourne. The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is the world's largest showcase of new Australian cinema and regularly draws crowds in excess of 170,000 people.
http://miff.com.au/
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Darwin Festival
August 9-26
Various venues in Darwin
Northern Territory, Australia
Darwin's annual multi-arts festival embraces the state's creative culture with an 18-day long event that encompasses outdoor concerts, music, dance, theater, comedy, cabaret, film and visual arts. The festival takes place during the "Top End’s" balmy dry season and celebrates the region’s unique indigenous and multicultural population.
http://www.darwinfestival.org.au/
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Integrate
August 21-23
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sydney, Australia
The Integrate Expo is the biggest and only national expo in Australia for audiovisual enthusiasts. Visitors can view the latest technologies and demonstrations from over 500 companies producing equipment for the entertainment, DJ, recording, concert production and lighting industries.
http://www.integrate-expo.com
Sydney Fashion Festival
August 21-25
Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Fashion Festival features ticketed fashion events for the public, showcasing Australia's leading designer brands and retailers as their Spring/Summer collections arrive in stores throughout the city. The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (April) is Australia's most globally-followed fashion event but, like the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (March 21-28, 2013), the Mercedes-Benz Sydney Fashion Festival is popular with the locals as it is open to the public.
http://mbffsydney.com.au/homepage
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Bags & Accessories Fair, Fashion Exposed
August 26-28
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Melbourne, Australia
These two industry events house the latest designer fashion, bags, belts, jewelry, millinery, leather, luggage, eyewear and footwear straight from the catwalk. The Bags & Accessories Fair and Fashion Exposed event showcases designs from over 1500 Australian and international brands. The Bags & Accessories Fair and Fashion Exposed take place twice a year and are co-located with the Australian Shoe Fair.
http://bagsaccessories.com.au/
http://www.fashionexposed.com/
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New Zealand Fashion Week
September 3-9
Viaduct Events Centre
Auckland, New Zealand
Founded in 2001, New Zealand Fashion Week is a celebration of the country’s best designers and up-and-coming talent. Buyers from all over the globe are invited to view fashion parades and garments designed by New Zealand’s best. On September 8 and 9 the public is invited to experience the buzz and excitement.
http://www.nzfashionweek.com/
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Australian Rules Football Grand Final
September 29
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne, Australia
The Australian Rules Football grand final is Australia's most important sporting event. "Aussie Rules" (aka "footy") is a variant of football, rugby and Gaelic football and is considered a matter of national pride. The AFL Grand Final is the most attended, most watched and most followed annual sporting event in the country.
http://www.afl.com.au/
