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Events Industry Association

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About

The Events Industry Association of Western Australia (EIA) formed in 1995, is a not for profit association representing the state events industry and is dedicated to fostering high professional standards in the delivery and management of events.

The EIA acts as a member lobby group to government and delivers professional development programmes along with networking forums to enable the dissemination of information and the opportunity for members to raise, discuss and debate current industry issues.

The EIA membership is represented by those actively engaged in the delivery of events and includes (but not limited to) venues, event managers, local government, along with product and service suppliers to the event industry.

EIA Members enjoy the following benefits:

A united voice for industry related issues to Federal and State Governments and regulatory authorities
Member rate for professional development workshops and seminars
Exclusive Member only events
Invitations to industry functions
Promotion of member businesses
Access to member contacts to develop and improve business
Discounted tickets and special offers
Regular newsletter keeping members up to date with industry news and current EIA activities

Throughout the year, the EIA provides its members, affiliates and students with opportunities to connect with peers and network with other professionals working in the Western Australian events industry.

Latest News

Perth may lose Big Day Out

The Events Industry Association today slammed the Environment Minister's decision to finish the Big Day Out at 10pm, calling it backward and counterproductive.

President Neil Campbell said this morning that the decision at this late stage in the event's planning was embarrassing for the organisers and reinforced the tag of Nanny State and Nanna State.

"Outdoor events in Western Australia are going to be even more difficult to stage now that the Perth Arena is operational and we all need to work together to ensure that these long standing, professionally managed and popular events continue to occur" said Mr Campbell

"The economic impact of this event and others like it is enormous and the local events industry needs them to remain vibrant. If we are going to show the rest of Australia that we are capable of holding major events and can manage international artists coming to Perth, this decision is counterproductive to all the hard work being done by WA and national event producers.

Closing the event at 10pm is a backward decision and the Minister needs to reverse it", he said. "The Town of Claremont has long been against holding anything other than craft fairs at the Showgrounds and its very disappointing that world class events like Big Day Out are being compromised by a small group of disenchanted residents who have the ear of some councillors."

The Events Industry Association is calling on the Premier's Department, and all government departments to consult more comprehensively with the industry before making decisions that have national and international impact.

For more information call Neil Campbell on 08 61425266 or email admin@eia.com.au

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