News, tips and technology

Update: December 2018

Scanning App now brings in your custom data for attendees’ first and last names. You can now also use your social login to access the app.

Prepare for next year now

Get prepared for the coming year and reduce your workload.

Update: September 2018

Updates include the ability to hide ticket availability, add a star to your favourite reports, insert emojis and more.

Updated dashboard

We've rolled out an updated dashboard with improved user experience, making it easier for you to gain quick insights about your event.

Planning the perfect school fete

School fetes bring the whole community together for a fun day of celebration. Use our guide to help create the perfect fete.

How TryBooking complies with Data Protection Laws

Learn more about how TryBooking complies with Data Protection Laws.

Design tips for a great event homepage

Create a great looking event home page with TryBooking's editor. No design experience needed!

Introducing the new Buy Tickets experience

Make it easier than ever for guests to discover your public events with the new Buy Tickets page.

Schools - smarter ways to use TryBooking

Discover smarter ways to use TryBooking for your school and reduce administration.

TryBooking launches in New Zealand

After 10+ years of servicing community groups, schools and event organisers, TryBooking is now saying Kia Ora to New Zealand.

7 clever ways to improve your events in 2018

Take advantage of these 7 ways to improve your events and reduce your workload in 2018.

The different ways you can learn about new features

Make sure that you have all the tools you need from TryBooking to enhance your events, and enhance the experiences of all your guests who book tickets…

11 holiday fundraising ideas that will inspire you

Get into the holiday spirit with these simple festive-themed fundraising ideas.

The different ways you can learn about new features

Make sure that you have all the tools you need from TryBooking to enhance your events, and enhance the experiences of all your guests who book tickets…

The different ways you can learn about new features

Make sure that you have all the tools you need from TryBooking to enhance your events, and enhance the experiences of all your guests who book tickets…

The best 8 methods to growing your events community

Cleverly grow your community through events with these 8 proven methods that'll keep your guests engaged and coming back.

School event planning checklist

A practical guide and checklist to planning your school events and functions, created from over 10 years experience working with schools.

The different ways you can learn about new features

Make sure that you have all the tools you need from TryBooking to enhance your events, and enhance the experiences of all your guests who book tickets…

5 great tech tips for sports clubs

There are plenty of tech and digital tools available to help sports club volunteers spend less time on admin, and more time on the things that matter.…

7 ways to create the perfect registration form

Get all the guest information you need for your event or registration, without the hassle.

ΓÇïThe truth about online event ticketing fees

Get all the guest information you need for your event or registration, without the hassle.

12 ideas for event planning on a budget

Throw a great event for less with these cost-cutting ideas.

How to sell more event tickets with Facebook Ads

Facebook is one of the best platforms to get the word out about your event. Here are some of the ways it can help you to sell more tickets online.

How to find the perfect event venue

A list of everything you should keep in mind when searching for a venue - and not all are obvious!

11 ways to improve your time management

10 time management tips so you can get a better handle on your event planning.

12 best tips for small business events

Hosting great events can help develop a sterling reputation for your small business - and bring in new business.

New feature: Email buyers

We've made it simple for you to keep all your attendees in the loop with our email buyer communication tool.

New feature: Embeddable Widgets

Add different widgets to your website to increase your event's visibility and boost ticket sales.

Event insurance 101

Learn more about the different types of event insurance and when you may need them.

12 reasons to love online fundraising

Never before has it been easier to take charge and run your own fundraising event. Here's why.

New homepage editor features: a must-see

Our event homepage editor has some brand new features that you'll love.

How to secure the best sponsors for your event

Running events isn't easy, and sometimes you will need all the help you can get. Sponsorships from local or even large businesses are a great way to h…

11 Secrets of Successful Fundraisers

With many not-for-profits, schools and other community groups operating under financial constraints, fundraising events are one of the most regular oc…

How to write event invitations that get results

Invitations are everything. Whether they are print, digital or any other means, you need a starter for your event that is going to get the most intere…

10 tips for happier event guests

To truly turn your event from a passable one into a great one, you need to invest time and energy into making sure your guests are as happy as they ca…

Update: November 2016

TryBooking has rolled out new product features including an updated event design and mobile responsive booking pages.

14 effective ways to brand your event

Putting on a great event is a hard enough challenge in and of itself, but making sure your brand stands out? That can be an even bigger difficulty.

Get started: five fundraising ideas for 2017

Running a fundraising event is a huge task, and starting as early as you can gives you that extra bit of opportunity to put some love and care into yo…

How to find the best volunteers for your event

How to avoid sticky situations at your holiday events

What you should know in order to avoid any mishaps during a holiday event.

Leveraging your last event to boost the next one

The key to coming up with great anticipation of your next event often lies in the promotion of the previous one.

Promoting your event on social media

Tips for promoting your event on social media. Get more exposure and increase your ticket sales.

Update: November 2016

TryBooking has rolled out new product features including an updated event design and mobile responsive booking pages.

How to build loyal event attendees

Here are a few ways you can build loyalty with your guests so that they will keep coming back to future events.

Spooktacular Halloween event planning ideas

Enjoy some of our top Halloween party planning ideas to make sure you get the most out of the spooky occasion.

Planning a successful conference or business event

Important tips on how to ensure that your conference is professional, engaging and a great environment for attendees to learn and network.

Hosting the perfect Spring/Summer fundraiser

Liven up your Spring/Summer with these great seasonal fundraising ideas.

How to run a successful political fundraiser

Identifying the key steps you should take to run a successful political fundraiser.

A guide to planning your high school reunion

Planning your high school reunion can be as stressful as it is exciting. Simplify the process with these tips for organising an event your classmates …

How to make your Spring Racing event a winner!

Celebrate your Spring Racing event in style with these planning tips from TryBooking.

Choosing music playlists that will make your next event a hit

Finding the right music for your event can be a lot of fun. Here are some helpful tips to help ensure your event's music is a hit!

The top 5 apps for busy event organisers

Where would event organisers be without their apps? Here are 5 useful apps to add to your collection that are sure to help your events succeed in 2018…

6 benefits of online ticketing for your next event

Traditional paper-based ticketing is on the way out, just like paperwork! Find out how online ticketing can benefit your next event in 6 huge ways.

Top 3 school fundraising ideas

School fundraising ideas to raise some much-needed money for your school whilst holding a fun event that kids and parents alike will enjoy.

How to successfully plan and run a movie fundraiser

Plan for a 5 star movie fundraiser with these comprehensive tips from TryBooking.

3 crucial design tips for your event page

Impress your guests and avoid confusion by keeping your event page clean, simple and engaging, with the help of these 3 crucial design tips from TryBo…

New features and design

Over the past few months, the team at TryBooking has been working hard on a raft of new features. Here is the what we have been to.

Design update

Mobile-friendly pages and an updated look and feel. Learn more about the changes to the website and TryBooking logo.

How to prepare for performances whilst juggling ticket sales

Don't leave your ticket sales to the last minute. Here's our handy guide to staying sane this performance season, and ultimately making more ticket sa…

Strengthened privacy policy

Event organisers often ask for sensitive information such a health data, allergies or personal details and so we have updated our policy to reflect th…

How to make your charity fundraiser a success

Discover what's changed on the NEW TryBooking website

We've launched a new website design that is cleaner and brighter for all users of the platform.

6 great resources for event organisers

6 handy tools for event organisers who want to simplify the event planning process.

Our community passion

TryBooking keeps prices low, especially for community events. By offering an affordable ticketing system suitable for all budgets.

Learn how schools are using TryBooking to manage events

Use TryBooking to improve the planning, administration time and cash management for your school event.

Sporting clubs get creative with TryBooking

At TryBooking, our aim is to bring the community together, and what better way to do that than working closely with your local sporting club?

5 facts about online ticketing

Avoid frustration for your customers by providing clear and transparent pricing. Here are five facts to think about when ticketing your event.

Alternative uses of TryBooking

Finding ways to simplify a long list of tasks is every event organiser's dream.

Summer festival fun

TryBooking is the home of many great music events on sale this season. Are you planning a festival or music event?

How to plan the perfect Christmas Event

Christmas is just around the corner, which means one thing - Christmas party! Whether you are organising an office work party, or an end of year celeb…

2015 Calisthenics Victoria State Championships

Calisthenics Victoria held their annual State Championships, spanning 7 weeks.

Challenge Ball 2015 - Supporting Kids with Cancer

The 2015 Challenge Ball, celebrating the 25th year of this wonderful event.

Behind the success and direction of TryBooking

Dig a little deeper and it's easy to see the parallels between TryBooking and our founder.

The Secret behind the success and direction of TryBooking

TryBooking is a leading online event ticketing company, with a focus on community groups; we seek to make event ticket management simple.

Ivanhoe Grammar School takes the prize at EducatePlus Conference

TryBooking attended the EducatePlus VIC/TAS Chapter Conference from 14-15th September.

Calisthenics Victoria

With over 9000 participants and 106 clubs across the state, Calisthenics Victoria is an important lifestyle element for 7000 families.

Five Tips for a Successful Event

Improve the planning process and quality of your event with these five essential tips.

TryBooking calls Australia home

TryBooking is proudly Australian owned and operated, making us the ideal booking platform of choice for Australia Day festivities.

Taking the sting out of booking fees

Want to sell event tickets and keep fees low? Our ticketing service has no hidden costs or monthly charges, just cost-efficient, user-friendly selling…