Following its nomination in October for the title of Australia’s Favourite Event, the annual SPRUNG Festival of theatrical performances at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst has been announced as one of the 10 finalists.

 

Entries for the 2013 Australian Event Awards were open to any event staged between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013. The aim of the awards is to recognise and reward innovation and excellence, and unite the Australian events industry.

 

Mr Dan Aubin, lecturer in the Bachelor of Communication (Theatre/Media) degree at the CSU School of Communication and Creative Industries in Bathurst,  said, “This is great news, because audiences thoroughly enjoy the SPRUNG Festival of creativity and recognise that it is an authentic learning environment that launches students into professional careers, further study, and leaves them with a very positive legacy from their time at Charles Sturt University.

 

“From this dynamic and integrated event, the students take a grounded sense of confidence with them as they seek and develop their careers in the arts, entertainment, communication, and education industries. Ultimately, our graduates go on to travel broadly, work well in teams, bring communities together, and affect positive change. The SRUNG Festival is responsible for this.”

 

Miss Lucy Harrison, who coordinated the 2012 SPRUNG Festival, said, “I’m very excited that the SPRUNG Festival has received this recognition, and if it wins the title of Australia’s Favourite Event, it will generate significant promotional opportunities and raise the profile of the festival.”

 

Read more about the SPRUNG Festival nomination here.

 

The 10 finalists in Australia's Favourite Event are (in alphabetical order) Blues on Broadbeach, Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Mali in the City, RSPCA Million Paws Walk, South Australian Wooden Boat Festival, Southern 80 Ski Race, Sprung Festival, Summernats Car Festival, Top Gear Festival Sydney, and Vivid Sydney.

 

Australia’s Favourite Event is the People’s Choice award of the Australian Event Awards which allows the public to vote for their favourite event. To vote for the SPRUNG Festival as Australia’s Favourite Event, please click here: www.eventawards.com.au/?v=Sprung. Voting closes at 9pm Tuesday 19 November, is free, takes 10 seconds, and you can vote as often as you like. The most popular event will be announced at the 2013 Australian Event Awards Industry Night of Nights 20 minutes after voting closes.