How To Plan A Successful School Event
Imagine this scenario, you’ve been handed the responsibility of organising your school’...
Jan 08, 2025 · 1 min read
Start The New Year With A Bang With These Event Ideas
Whether you’re all about a backyard barbecue under the summer stars or heading to a big...
Dec 11, 2024 · 1 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Magical Santa's Grotto
Christmas isn’t Christmas without a visit to the big man himself. Whether you call him...
Oct 02, 2024 · 1 min read
How TryBooking Services the Needs of Local Theatres
In the vibrant world of community theatres, where creativity takes centre stage, managi...
Sep 04, 2024 · 1 min read
How To Promote An Event Using Email Marketing
When it comes to marketing your event, email marketing is one of the most consistently...
Aug 07, 2024 · 1 min read
How TryBooking Helps Sporting Clubs and Camps
Whether it’s a talk from a seasoned equestrian or running a wild swimming group, sporti...
Jul 24, 2024 · 1 min read
Influencer Marketing: A Key to Successful Event Promotion
Influencers can be one of the best ways to increase exposure to your events, big or sma...
Jul 10, 2024 · 1 min read
Promote Wellness With These 9 Great Event Ideas
In today’s fast paced world, it’s become more important than ever to prioritise our phy...
Jun 05, 2024 · 1 min read
Student Formal Comprehensive Guide
Formals can be a stressful time for those a part of student committees and looking to p...
Jun 01, 2024 · 1 min read
How To Navigate Event Cancellations With Grace
In the intricate realm of event planning, unforeseen circumstances may sometimes necess...
May 28, 2024 · 1 min read
5 Creative Ideas to Celebrate National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is an ideal time to recognise and appreciate the selfless contr...
May 23, 2024 · 1 min read
How TryBooking Streamlines Ticket Sales for Congested Events
Organising a large event involves many challenges, including marketing, crowd managemen...
May 15, 2024 · 1 min read
An insight about online event ticketing fees within the industry
If you've ever found yourself navigating the world of online event ticketing, you're li...
Apr 03, 2024 · 1 min read
Introducing TryBooking Box Office App Tap to Pay on Phone
We have some exciting news that is set to revolutionise the way you manage payments dur...
Apr 01, 2024 · 1 min read
Using SEO To Promote Your Event: A Comprehensive Guide
It's more important than ever to make your events stand out on the internet. Learn how...
Mar 25, 2024 · 2 min read
Mastering Event Promotion on LinkedIn
In today’s social media landscape, LinkedIn has emerged as the home of professional net...
Mar 20, 2024 · 1 min read
Unlocking the Power of Seat Holds and Password Protect for Seamless Event Management
We're thrilled to introduce two groundbreaking features that will transform the way you...
Feb 20, 2024 · 1 min read
10 Ideas To Host An Extraordinary International Women's Day Event
Every year on March 8th, the world unites to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD)...
Feb 16, 2024 · 1 min read
6 Unique Event Ideas and Celebrations For Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a significant cultural cel...
Feb 12, 2024 · 1 min read
Using Google Ads to Market Your Event: Everything You Need To Know
Our event experts have put together a guide to show you everything you need to know abo...
Feb 06, 2024 · 1 min read
8 Event Ideas To Celebrate Easter In 2025
At TryBooking, we’re already counting down the days until the start of autumn. With lea...
Jan 31, 2024 · 1 min read
20 Ideas to Elevate Your Chinese New Year Celebrations: A Guide for Event Organisers
The Lunar New Year, often referred to as the Chinese New Year, is a vibrant and cultura...
Jan 19, 2024 · 1 min read
How To Market Your Event
At TryBooking, one of the questions we hear the most is how to market your event to mak...
Jan 15, 2024 · 1 min read
Our Top 20 Valentine's Day Ideas
It’ll soon be that time of year again when the world turns into a red and pink coloured...
Jan 12, 2024 · 1 min read
How To Run An Event In 2024 - Everything You Need To Know
Whether you’re a first time event host or an experienced professional, there’s often an...
Jan 03, 2024 · 1 min read
15 Theme Ideas To Make Your New Year's Party Shine
New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and it's time to start planning the ultimate...
Dec 07, 2023 · 1 min read
Planning Tips for Charity Events
Organising a successful charity event involves meticulous planning and strategic execut...
Dec 07, 2023 · 1 min read
How To Plan The Ultimate Halloween Extravaganza
As spring breathes life into the world, painting it with vibrant shades of green and co...
Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
How to boost your branded event page
Your event homepage is more than a place for people to buy tickets - it is an opportuni...
Sep 29, 2023 · 1 min read
8 Methods To Grow & Cultivating Stronger Communities Through Events
Running a successful event is one thing, but turning that event into a thriving, engage...
Sep 22, 2023 · 1 min read
How To Write Event Invitations That Get Results
You could have meticulously planned the most incredible event imaginable, but without a...
Sep 08, 2023 · 1 min read
How to Plan a Successful School Event: Your Comprehensive Guide
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on planning successful school events! Whether you're...
Sep 08, 2023 · 1 min read
Why TryBooking is the Ideal Event Ticketing Platform for Community Events
Organising a local community event can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes wit...
Aug 14, 2023 · 1 min read
Comprehensive guide for planning the perfect school fete
School fetes are the ultimate way to bring your community together for a day of pure en...
Jul 30, 2023 · 1 min read
Diwali Celebration Ideas: Illuminating Festivities in New Zealand
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous and vibrant celebration obser...
Jul 17, 2023 · 1 min read
Protecting Your Event: Our Top Tips
We know you’re already wearing many hats as an event organiser to make sure your event...
Jul 16, 2023 · 1 min read
How to Run and Market a Charity Event
Running charity events is a great way to bring people together, give people a taste of...
Jul 03, 2023 · 1 min read
How to Get Sponsors for an Event
Frequent event organisers will understand that a successful event usually requires a lo...
Jun 26, 2023 · 1 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Association Member Engagement: Strategies, Tips, and Ideas
Engaging association members is crucial for professional associations and industry orga...
Jun 20, 2023 · 1 min read
How to Market an Event on Instagram
Instagram, packed full of visually driven content and a diverse and vast user base, has...
Jun 19, 2023 · 1 min read
How to Market an Event on YouTube
With a staggering 2 billion active users worldwide, YouTube has solidified it's positio...
Jun 12, 2023 · 1 min read
Enhancing Medical Conferences with Software Solutions
Medical conferences and exhibitions play a crucial role in bringing together healthcare...
Jun 01, 2023 · 1 min read
27 Halloween Party Ideas and Planning Guide
Halloween is an eagerly anticipated celebration in Australia, where people of all ages...
Jun 01, 2023 · 1 min read
How To Write Event Invitations: Templates and Creative Ideas
Event invitations play a crucial role in setting the tone and attracting attendees to y...
Jun 01, 2023 · 1 min read
A guide on how to market your event on Facebook
Mastering Facebook: A Comprehensive Guide to Marketing Your Event Facebook is a powerho...
May 29, 2023 · 1 min read
How To Host A Successful School Fundraiser
Fundraising is the process of raising money to support a cause, organisation or project...
May 16, 2023 · 1 min read
Unique & Easy Fundraising Ideas for Schools: Boosting Success and Engagement
Fundraising plays a crucial role in supporting schools and their various programs and i...
May 16, 2023 · 1 min read
26 Fundraising Ideas: Creative, Quirky, & Easy Ways To Raise Money
Fundraising is a vital aspect of supporting various causes and organisations. To make y...
May 16, 2023 · 1 min read
How to successfully plan and run a movie fundraiser: tips and tricks
Here at TryBooking, we are passionate about fundraisers! They not only raise funds and...
May 11, 2023 · 1 min read
A guide on how to market your event on TikTok
TikTok Takeover: Effective Strategies for Promoting Your Event With over 1 billion acti...
May 11, 2023 · 1 min read
How to Create the Perfect Registration Form Template?
(Tip: Learn more about taking registrations with our custom forms, where you can collec...
May 11, 2023 · 1 min read
4 Different Ways To Use TryBooking: From Registrations To Merchandise Sales
As an event organiser, you're probably familiar with TryBooking as a platform for selli...
May 03, 2023 · 1 min read
Creative Networking Event Ideas For Growing Your Audience
Networking events are a staple for event organisers and venues to build their audience...
May 02, 2023 · 1 min read
14 Event Ideas To Make The Most Of Your School's Assets
Over the past few years, there’s been plenty of focus on raising school funds by going...
Apr 19, 2023 · 1 min read
How to Plan a High School Reunion
High school reunions are always exciting - you get to catch up with your old classmates...
Apr 05, 2023 · 4 min read
125 Unique & Fun Event Ideas For Your Next Event
Planning an event can be an exciting and challenging experience. It can be difficult to...
Mar 20, 2023 · 1 min read
7 Great Mother’s Day Event Ideas To Sell Out Your Event
Mother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate the most important woman in our lives -...
Mar 17, 2023 · 1 min read
10 Corporate Event Ideas To Ignite Some Fun At Your Office Party
Planning a corporate event can be a daunting task, especially when you want to impress...
Mar 17, 2023 · 1 min read
How to Create an Event Program
As an event organiser, you know that a well-planned event program can make or break the...
Mar 13, 2023 · 1 min read
Unique Ideas To Help Transform Your Venue This Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is a special occasion for couples to enjoy a romantic evening together....
Jan 08, 2023 · 1 min read
How to avoid the traps with Christmas Events
As the clocks goes forward and hot nights start to set in, it can only mean one thing -...
Nov 09, 2022 · 1 min read
4 Ways Our Custom Form Update Helps Deliver Exceptional Events
At TryBooking, we understand that accurately collecting customer information is key to...
Nov 03, 2022 · 1 min read
Collect Your Customer Information With Custom Forms
Looking to create the best experience at your event? The key to this is understanding y...
Nov 01, 2022 · 1 min read
5 Ways To Spruce Up Your Event
One of the questions we’ve heard most from event organisers - both new and old - is how...
Sep 27, 2022 · 1 min read
7 ways TryBooking benefits charities and not-for-profits
For charities and not-for-profits across New Zealand fundraising is a demanding, yet hu...
Aug 15, 2022 · 1 min read
Why Trybooking Is The Ticketing Platform of Choice For Music Venues
Are you in need of a ticketing platform for your music venue? Look no further than Tryb...
Aug 01, 2022 · 1 min read
10 Ways TryBooking Makes Bookings Easier For Tourism Operators
For tourism operators big and small, having certainty around ticket sales and bookings...
Jul 05, 2022 · 2 min read
What Makes Trybooking A Great Platform For Festivals?
Are you looking for a ticketing platform for your next festival? Whether it be a multi-...
Jul 04, 2022 · 1 min read
Online Ticket Sales, Memberships and Fundraising Made Easy for Sporting Clubs
At TryBooking, we pride ourselves on helping bring the community together through event...
May 10, 2022 · 1 min read
12 Ways TryBooking Supports The Wellness Industry
From meditation and mindfulness workshops and retreats – to yoga, fitness, dance or coo...
Apr 27, 2022 · 1 min read
Features Helping Associations & Clubs Connect With Their Community Through Events
Associations and Clubs across New Zealand work tirelessly to help enrich their communit...
Apr 11, 2022 · 1 min read
Mother’s Day Events That Everyone Will Love
Spoil your mother with an event that shows you truly know her this year. We know Mother...
Apr 11, 2022 · 1 min read
12 Ways TryBooking Supports Small Businesses
From photography studios, comedy shows and craft workshops – to local markets, hotels a...
Apr 04, 2022 · 1 min read
How to promote your event on social media?
Don’t have a lot of experience promoting on social media? No need to worry. It’s actual...
Apr 04, 2022 · 1 min read
Tabled Seating Made Easier! New Update
Creating tabled events just got a little bit easier. Looking to host an awards night, g...
Mar 28, 2022 · 1 min read
Yoga Classes Come In Many Forms 🧘♂️
Although Yoga has been around for thousands of years it seems it has evolved into more...
Mar 11, 2022 · 1 min read
Hosting political events made easy with TryBooking
With 2023 New Zealand General Election season upon us - political parties across New Ze...
Mar 03, 2022 · 1 min read
Why TryBooking is the preferred online ticketing platform for schools
Events are a rewarding part of school life and a valuable way of bringing students, tea...
Feb 28, 2022 · 1 min read
Change The Way Buyers Book With Calendar Display
A picture speaks a thousand words, well now you can display a thousand sessions in one...
Feb 09, 2022 · 1 min read
How to customise your Homepage?
A lot can be said about a first impression. TryBooking are here to help you nail your f...
Aug 20, 2020 · 1 min read
How to live stream your event?
So, we hear you’re going online? That’s great news! Let TryBooking help take the stre...
Mar 17, 2020 · 2 min read
Use PayPal as one of your payment options
Credit card not handy - no problem Following long term feedback from our customers, fam...
Oct 22, 2019 · 1 min read
How can schools set up events through TryBooking in a smarter way?
It’s a new year, and your school community will be gearing up for a packed events calen...
Feb 23, 2018 · 1 min read
TryBooking's low fees support your events, without draining the revenues
Our goal with Trybooking is to provide the most satisfying experience for event organis...
Jan 01, 2018 · 2 min read
TryBooking New Zealand Update: October 2017
The latest enhancements include login integration with Google and Facebook. Improved co...
Oct 05, 2017 · 1 min read
Features that can assist creating successful sporting events
Sporting clubs are the backbone of many communities, but they’re often run by volunteer...
Jun 28, 2017 · 2 min read
How to plan your event planning when on a budget
We’d all like to hire the most expensive venues with unlimited catering budgets – but m...
Jun 06, 2017 · 1 min read
Facebook Ads can support your event ticket sales
Getting the word out about your event can be one of the most challenging parts of the e...
May 09, 2017 · 1 min read
What to look for when searching for your perfect event venue
Planning an event means finding the perfect venue…but for organisers it’s a task that’s...
Apr 28, 2017 · 2 min read
How can you improve your time management?
If you’re running or managing events for your organisation or even as a once-off activi...
Apr 27, 2017 · 1 min read
Small business events; Planning, Budgeting, Promoting and Action!
Running a business event isn’t the same as running one for your community organisation...
Apr 11, 2017 · 1 min read
How to email your ticket buyers?
The email buyers tool makes it easy for you to send important updates to your attendees...
Apr 10, 2017 · 1 min read
What are widgets and how can they be Embedded?
We are now offering embeddable widgets for your website, which you can access from your...
Apr 07, 2017 · 1 min read
Why event insurance is important
At TryBooking we see thousands of events being run every week, and most are run very s...
Apr 04, 2017 · 2 min read
How to design your event landing page in a flash?
We've added some new features to the Event Homepage Editor, so that you can now design...
Mar 16, 2017 · 1 min read
How to have Happier Event Guests?
Wanting your guests to have a good time goes without saying, but putting on a great eve...
Feb 14, 2017 · 2 min read
How to hand back free tickets?
Managing no-shows to your free events has just become easier with our newly added featu...
Feb 08, 2017 · 2 min read
What are the features to brand your event?
Putting on a great event is a hard enough challenge in and of itself, but making sure y...
Jan 30, 2017 · 1 min read
Get started with these fundraiser ideas
No one wants to think about raising money or throwing events before the year really get...
Jan 17, 2017 · 3 min read
How to organise the perfect end-of-year event?
Throwing end-of-year events can be the perfect way to finish a year. But not when they...
Dec 06, 2016 · 3 min read
How can you use your last event's success to boost the next one?
Following up with your event guests can be hard. Once we’ve finished with an event, we...
Dec 05, 2016 · 2 min read
How to attract loyal event attendees?
Hosting a successful event provides you with an ideal opportunity to raise money for yo...
Oct 30, 2016 · 4 min read
Here are some amazing ideas for celebrating Halloween
Halloween may have originated from the States, but Australians have very much adopted t...
Oct 24, 2016 · 3 min read
How to plan a successful conference or business event?
There is a lot involved in hosting a successful conference and attention to detail in t...
Oct 13, 2016 · 4 min read
How to host the perfect Spring/Summer fundraiser?
School's out, so is the sun and there are public holidays galore – there’s never a bett...
Oct 04, 2016 · 2 min read
How to run a successful political fundraiser?
Running a successful political campaign is expensive and as a politician, you need to e...
Sep 28, 2016 · 3 min read
Bolt in your Spring Racing with these tips and tricks!
If you’re looking to host your own Spring Racing event, it’s best to start preparing as...
Sep 12, 2016 · 3 min read
How can online ticketing help with your next event?
When you think about setting up an event, the first thing that probably comes to mind i...
Aug 31, 2016 · 4 min read
What are the Top 3 ideas of school fundraising?
Schools play a vital role in every community; yet when traditional funding falls short,...
Aug 22, 2016 · 3 min read
How can you better design your event page?
Your event page is the first thing that your guests will see when they visit TryBooking...
Aug 05, 2016 · 1 min read
Why TryBooking is the platform of choice for Scout Club Christmas tree sales
Calling all Scouts Groups! Christmas is coming and Scouts Groups across New Zealand are...
Jul 22, 2016 · 2 min read
How to create better events and worry less about user access with these features
This month we have released a few new features that will help users speed up creating t...
Jul 22, 2016 · 2 min read
A few tips to organise better events
Enrolments are over, registrations are complete, and all of your performance students...
Jul 19, 2016 · 4 min read
Why your data is secure while using TryBooking?
TryBooking is all about events and providing ways to bring groups of people together. W...
Jun 20, 2016 · 2 min read
How to make your charity fundraiser a success?
You’ve tried raising funds online for your charity, and you’ve had some success. While...
Jun 14, 2016 · 3 min read
The resources, event organisers should be aware of
There is no shortage of new tools designed to help you organise your events and team. W...
Mar 23, 2016 · 1 min read
Learn how schools are using TryBooking to manage events
School events are fun, they bring the community together and offer a chance for student...
Feb 23, 2016 · 3 min read
How sporting clubs use TryBooking?
At TryBooking, our aim is to bring the community together, and what better way to do th...
Feb 16, 2016 · 2 min read
The facts about online ticketing that make the difference
Have you ever gone through to a shopping cart and picked up additional charges along th...
Jan 21, 2016 · 2 min read
What else can you use TryBooking for?
Finding ways to simplify a long list of tasks is every event organiser's dream. Having...
Dec 15, 2015 · 2 min read
Some of Summer's best festivals
The weather has well and truly heated up, which means now is the perfect time to scope...
Dec 01, 2015 · 2 min read
Calisthenics Victoria State Championships
Calisthenics Victoria held their annual State Championships spanning 7 weeks across Aug...
Nov 12, 2015 · 2 min read
How a Charity Event can support Kids with Cancer
The 2015 Challenge Ball, on Saturday 10 October at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park, c...
Oct 27, 2015 · 2 min read
How to promote your event using social media?
With so many people online every day, social media is the perfect way to promote, gener...
Oct 25, 2015 · 2 min read
What's the secret behind the Success and Direction of TryBooking?
TryBooking is a leading Australian online event ticketing company, focussed on communit...
Sep 24, 2015 · 2 min read
How a volunteering turned into an event ticketing platform
TryBooking is a leading online event ticketing company, with a focus on community group...
Sep 24, 2015 · 2 min read
EducatePlus Conference awards Ivanhoe Grammar School
It's nice to celebrate a win...especially when the prize is wine, wine, plus more wine!...
Sep 22, 2015 · 1 min read
Calisthenics Victoria brings communities together
With over 9000 participants and 106 clubs across the state, Calisthenics Victoria is an...
Aug 21, 2015 · 1 min read
How to run a successful event?
Holding an event can be an exciting experience. However, if not planned properly, it ca...
Aug 20, 2015 · 2 min read
