28th Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest 2017 - 2017 National Finalist: Visit Sunshine Coast Best Tourism Event

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Registration and Ticket Prices

Early Bird** Full Price
Full Event Symposium Registration $820 + GST $1200 + GST
Day 1 (Tuesday) Symposium Registration $575 + GST
Day 2 (Wednesday) Symposium Registration $575 + GST
Event Symposium Registration Only (no Awards Ceremony) $520 + GST $900 + GST
Event Awards Only – Table of Ten (purchased together) $2,700 + GST
Event Awards Only – Single Ticket $300 + GST

**Note: Symposium Early Bird ends 28 August 2026.

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Justification Letter

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Full Event Symposium Registration includes:

    • Attendance at all Plenaries and Sessions
    • Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
    • 1 x ticket to the BBQ Beach Dinner at Aanuka on Tuesday 20 October
    • 1 x ticket to the Awards Ceremony Wednesday 21 October

    Event Symposium Day One Registration Only (no Awards):

    • Attendance at all Plenaries and Sessions on Tuesday 20 October
    • Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 20 October
    • 1 x ticket to the BBQ Beach Dinner at Aanuka on Tuesday 20 October
    • Conference materials including program

    Event Symposium Day Two Registration Only (no Awards):

    • Attendance at all Plenaries and Sessions on Wednesday 21 October
    • Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 21 October
    • 1 x ticket to the BBQ Beach Dinner at Aanuka on Tuesday 20 October
    • Conference materials including program

    Awards Ticket Only includes:

    • Attendance at the Australian Event Awards 2026 Ceremony only

    Awards Night

    Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

    Venue: Pacific Bay Resort, Cnr Pacific Hwy and Bay Dr, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
    Time: 6:15pm cocktails for a 7:00pm start
    Conclusion: 11:00pm
    Dress: Black Tie

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