Budding musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, magicians and entertainers now have a new place to show off their talents, with Harbour Town Adelaide establishing a new busking program to attract performing artists to the centre.

Harbour Town Adelaide Marketing & Tourism Manager Jessica Drake says the new busking program will provide artists with a high-traffic environment to showcase their skills and add vibrancy to the centre.

“Harbour Town Adelaide will come alive with buskers from singers, musicians and dancers to clowns, mime artists and puppeteers, entertaining the thousands of shoppers that come through here every week,” she says.  

“We have regularly held dances, school choirs, acoustic acts and flash mobs during school holidays and through the festive season which have always been really well received by shoppers and retailers alike, so we are looking forward to seeing the talented artists that will come to our centre through the new busking program.”

Harbour Town Adelaide has long been a supporter of the arts, regularly hosting exhibitions in its Tourism Lounge including Adelaide Fringe Festival exhibits, welcoming school choirs and dance groups, and most recently erecting a temporary mural for children and families to paint at various themed painting activities throughout the year.

People interested in busking at Harbour Town Adelaide can download an application form from www.harbourtownadelaide.com.au or email reception@harbourtownadelaide.com.au or collect one from the Harbour Town Adelaide Centre Management Office.

Application fees start at just $10 for short term (3 months) or $30 per year, and artists selling original merchandise such as CDs and DVDs can apply to do so for an additional $50 fee.

All performances must be pre booked with Harbour Town Adelaide Centre Management and restricted to the designated location.

Harbour Town Adelaide is celebrating its position as Australia’s best outlet shopping centre after winning a Silver Medal in the Specialised Tourism Services category at the 2012 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards last night.

Announced at a black tie event in Hobart, Harbour Town Adelaide was awarded for its commitment to the tourist market including offering visitors exclusive access to a Tourism Benefit Program and a Tourism Club Card offering further store discounts and a relaxing Tourism Lounge.

“Harbour Town Adelaide is absolutely delighted to be named as Australia’s best in Specialised Tourism Services and it is testament to our dedication to the tourism market,” Harbour Town National Marketing and Tourism Manager Angela Gore says.

“Harbour Town Adelaide continually invests in catering for the tourism market through developments in our Tourism Lounge and associated services, Tourism Club Card, international signage, shopping tours and more, ensuring Harbour Town is a must-see destination for visitors travelling to Adelaide.

“Harbour Town is also an ideal choice for leisure or free day activities and partner programmes on conference, convention and business travel itineraries – offering a range of shopping programs, including full or half-day tours with refreshments or lunch with programs tailored to suit specific needs.”

The award follows Harbour Town’s win in the same category at the 2012 South Australian Tourism Awards held in November last year. Finalists for the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards were drawn from the State and Territory Tourism Awards across 27 categories.  The Australian Tourism Awards have been operating since 1985 and are the industry’s peak awards program.

Harbour Town is Australia’s leading brand of outlet and specialty shopping centres with destinations on the Gold Coast and in Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide offering big savings on big brands and dedicated services to the tourism market. 

Winner of the 2012 South Australian Tourism Awards - Specialised Tourism Services category

We are pleased to advise that Harbour Town Adelaide was successful at the 2012 South Australian Tourism Awards held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 23rd November 2012.

Harbour Town was announced the winner of the Specialised Tourism Services category. The entry highlighted Harbour Town Adelaide as the only shopping centre in South Australia that has been developed specifically for the tourist market offering savings, value and variety of shopping where over 120 quality outlet stores offer the best brands at the best prices.

The Tourism Lounge offers visitors:

Just 15 minutes from the city and 10 minutes from Glenelg, Harbour Town visitors can enjoy further discounts, services and benefits with dedicated access to the Tourism Club Card and relaxing Tourism Lounge. Outlet Shopping at Harbour Town Adelaide is a must on the itinerary of every visitor to South Australia.

Harbour Town Adelaide - There's No Town Like It!

MEDIA RELEASE

Harbour Town Adelaide’s efforts to reduce exposure to passive smoking by implementing a smoking ban have been awarded at the SA Health Smoke-free Air Awards 2012 announced this morning.

Coinciding with World No Tobacco Day, Harbour Town received the Excellence in Leadership and Innovation award for providing a healthy, smoke-free environment for its customers.

“It is no secret that second-hand smoke or passive smoking causes problems for people, and since Harbour Town went smoke-free last December, we have been improving the health of children and families in our community,” Harbour Town Adelaide Centre Manager Mrs Tania Rucioch says.