This latest issue of Spice shines a spotlight on mega venues and event technology.

In our annual mega venues feature, we look at the crucial roles these venues play in attracting large-scale events to their cities while being beacons of sustainability, innovation and community engagement.

Our tech feature looks at everything from AI-driven data to augmented reality that is seeing events enter a bold new era of creativity and control.

Our cover story features the incredible Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, which has undergone a $225 million redevelopment that has transformed the venue into a premium events and entertainment precinct that reflects the Victorian city’s dynamic cultural identity.

Spice’s annual Hot 100 Services and Suppliers is also back for another year, and our readers have voted on the best of 2025. From event management, theming, tech suppliers and equipment hire, to entertainment, catering, team building and florists, we present this year’s joint-winners in each of the 20 categories.

Also in this issue are the best restaurants and bars for private dining; tips for exhibition planners that can save time and money; a tax guide for events and hospitality workers; a focus on Business Events Adelaide; a wrap of MEETINGS 2025 in New Zealand; and a celebration of 30 years of Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.  

We also visit Perth and western Sydney to check out the venues, hotels and experiences that should be on event planners’ radar.

To read the Spring 2025 issue of Spice, click here.