Media Releases

FOUR-TIME TONY AWARD-WINNING BLOCKBUSTER MJ THE MUSICAL TO PREMIERE IN SYDNEY IN 2025

7 December 2023

Australian producer Michael Cassel today joined original Broadway producers Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain to announce that the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit MJ will make its Australian premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in February 2025, marking a significant moment for Sydney’s vibrant arts and cultural scene.

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Ahoy Sydney: Sir Richard Branson welcomes Virgin Voyages to Australia from Sydney's iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge

5 December 2023

History was made as Virgin Voyages – Sir Richard Branson’s multi, award-winning cruise line – sailed into Sydney today ahead of the highly anticipated inaugural summer sailing season. 

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Sydney Marathon passes 2023 AbbottWMM candidate assessment

28 November 2023

The Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is proud to announce that the event has advanced to the second stage of the candidacy process for the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM). The Sydney Marathon was assessed by an international delegation from AbbottWMM during the event in September, and was judged to have met the second year candidacy criteria.

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Australian Superbike Championship back under lights at Sydney Motorsport Park in 2024

24 November 2023

Following the incredibly successful Night Race in the 2023 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK) at Sydney Motorsport Park, Australia’s fastest riders will return to the world-class Sydney venue for more of the same electrifying action in 2024.

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It's time for our future: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras reveals dazzling 2024 program

13 November 2023

The iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from 16 February to 3 March 2024, charging into our future with its biggest and boldest program in years.

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Paramount+ Original Series NCIS: Sydney. Streaming now on Paramount+

10 November 2023

The first episode of the highly-anticipated Paramount+ original series, and first-ever international series from the global NCIS franchise outside of the US, NCIS: Sydney,is available to stream now. Following the premiere, new episodes of the action-packed, eight-episode season, will drop weekly on Fridays. 

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2023 NSW Tourism Awards winners announced

8 November 2023

The state’s peak tourism organisation, NSW Tourism Industry Council, is excited to announce the winners of the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards for 2023. 

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The Great Southern Nights 2023 Taster Series starts next week

7 November 2023

The Great Southern Nights 2023 Taster Series starts next week featuring Alex the Astronaut, Dami Im, Thelma Plum, The Temper Trap and more with tickets selling quickly!

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Supersized Supercars season opener for Bathurst

29 October 2023

Supercars will race into Bathurst in February for a bumper start to the 2024 Championship series, with a 10-day festival of motorsport at the iconic Mount Panorama/Wahluu.

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