Why should I join?
Because we said so? No, seriously, by joining you get access to details of the latest events. You can promote your own, discover new events in Sydney and around all New South Wales, and connect with like-minded individuals across the state.
Join up to start organising your social calendar for the year ahead.
How do I set up my profile?
You can join the community by using your existing Facebook profile. Simply login to the site using the details you would when you login to your Facebook account.
Otherwise, once you’ve signed up, click on the the 'Create My Profile' button. An email will be sent to you to confirm your account. Activate your profile by clicking on the link in the email, then personalise it with an image, description and interests.
I signed up but didn't receive the confirmation email. What should I do?
Firstly check your junk mail, just in case! If it's not there it may be that your email service provider has blocked the email, or you may have typed your email address incorrectly.
If you can't find the email in your junk folder, get in touch and we'll activate your profile for you.
How do I add my personal details and profile image?
Login to your profile and hover over the “Hi box on the right-hand side of the screen. Menu options will drop down. From this list, choose 'settings'. Update your personal details and click 'save'.
You can upload a profile picture from the right-hand navigation of the settings page. Read and check the disclaimer before browing your computer for the picture you want (making sure it is a .jpg, .gif or .tiff file). Once you have chosen your image, click 'upload picture'. You can then set your thumbnail image using the selection square. Don’t forget to click ‘save’.
How do I add an event?
To be included on nswevents.com your event must be:
- held at a location within New South Wales
- open to the general public and in a public space
- confirmed prior to submission (events with dates tbc or undetermined locations cannot be listed)
- in line with the Content Provider Terms & Conditions
Before you add your event do a quick search to make sure it hasn’t already been added. If your event isn’t already on the site, click ‘add event’. Fill the form in with about your event and hit ‘save and next’. Continue to add event details until the form is complete, including an image. In order to complete this form you will need to have:
- The official event name
- A short description (up to 140 characters, including punctuation and spaces)
- A longer descriptionAn image (preferably a photo. Minimum size 985 wide by 620 high pixels, and maximum file size 5MB)
- Dates and times
- Ticket prices and links
If you host a large number of events, please contact the NSW Events admin team to discuss the possibility of a direct feed of information from your site into nswevents.com.
What does it cost to add an event?
Nothing - adding an event is completely free!
What if someone has added my event already?
It is possible that your event has been added by a venue as part of a direct feed of information, or by someone who noticed your event hadn't yet been listed. In these instances, we encourage event organisers/promoters to claim ownership by simply clicking 'Claim Event' under the event description. The NSW Events admin team will be notified and will get in touch to verify your claim before transferring administration of the event page to you.
How do I add a venue?
Many venues are already listed on nswevents.com and these will be suggested to you at the time of adding an event. Should your venue not be listed, click on ‘Not listed? Add a new venue’ in the ‘add event’ form. Complete the pop-up form and click on ‘add venue’ to save.
To add or update details at a later date, go to ‘edit venue’ on the venue page.
What if someone has added my venue already?
It is possible that your venue has been added by an event organiser or promoter when adding an earlier event. In these instances, we encourage venues to claim ownership by simply clicking ‘claim venue’ under the venue description. The NSW Events admin team will be notified and will get in touch to verify your claim before transferring administration of the venue page to you.
Can I buy tickets to events through nswevents.com?
No. Nswevents.com does not sell tickets to any event. However, links are provided to ticket sellers where possible. Please note that ticket prices indicated on nswevents.com may or may not include a booking fee. Please check the individual event website or ticketing agent website for the official ticket price.
How do I give feedback about nswevents.com?
Your opinion is important to us. If you would like to suggest changes or contribute to the future development of the site, click on the ‘feedback’ button on the left-hand side of any page to leave a comment or vote on an existing idea. You can use the tabs to search through ideas already submitted.
How do I contact the NSW Events admin team?
For enquiries and assistance please contact the team via the contact form.