Australia Week

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Australia Week is a promotion of "all things Australian" held annually in the United States.

History

Australia Week began as G'Day LA in 2004, organised by the Australian

Consul General in Los Angeles, John Olsen.[1]

Innovation

One of the days during the week is named Innovation Day, intended to provide Australian companies visibility to American

venture capitalists. The marquee session of the Innovation Day includes the "Innovation Shootout" whereby six Australian states compete to have their product/innovation funded and launched in the US marketplace.[2]

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Tourism

Qantas bookings rose during Australia Week 2008 to record-breaking levels. As a result of the promotion, in April 2008, Qantas increased its capacity to offer 47 flights between United States and Australia – nearly doubling capacity over the last five years since the promotion began.[citation needed]

Media coverage

Australia Week 2008 media coverage generated 445 million global audience impressions—an equivalent advertising buy of approximately $7.5 million.[citation needed]

The Black Tie Galas in Los Angeles and New York serve as the publicity anchors of G’DAY USA: Australia Week. The dinners honor high-profile individuals for significant contributions in their industries and for excellence in promoting Australia in the United States. Previous honorees include: Cate Blanchett, Anthony LaPaglia, Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Olivia Newton-John, Naomi Watts, Russell Crowe, INXS, Kylie Minogue, and Phillip Noyce.[citation needed]

In 2011, The Black Tie Gala signature event honoured legendary Australian singer Barry Gibb, tennis champion Roy Emerson and acclaimed actress Abbie Cornish. Olivia Newton-John presented to Barry Gibb, Andre Agassi presented to Roy Emerson and Director Zack Snyder presented to Abbie Cornish. The evening featured Australian food prepared by celebrity chefs Curtis Stone and Wolfgang Puck. Entertainment included performances by Guy Sebastian, The Qantas Choir and a fashion show presented by Myer.[4]

See also

References

  1. Sunday Telegraph
    , p 91.
  2. ^ Discover Magazine Editors (23 January 2008)."When Australians Invade" http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2008/01/23/when-australians-invade/", Advance. Retrieved on 8/6/08
  3. ^ Advance (19 January 2007)."Australian Innovators stun the US Market at G'day USA in New York" http://www.advance.org/en/art/678/ Archived 24 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine", Discover. Retrieved on 12/6/09
  4. ^ "LA Black Tie Gala". Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2011.