Special event ‘Bling It On’ confirmed for Sydney Fair scheduled for 23-25 August

A first-of-its-kind special event will headline the upcoming International Jewellery Fair (IJF) in Sydney to advance unity in the Australian jewellery trade. The ‘Bling It On’ event will be hosted during the IJF weekend in Sydney, scheduled for 23-25 August. It will be supported by Nationwide Jewellers, Showcase Jewellers, and the Independent Jewellers Collective. Traditionally, each buying group hosts its respective members awards event during the Sydney Fair, which sometimes causes scheduling issues for suppliers and retailers. This year, the three buying groups and other industry associations will gather for a time and cost-effective event.

Expertise Events managing director Gary Fitz-Roy praised the buying groups for advancing the interests of the local jewellery trade collaboratively. “This new initiative affords us the opportunity to all come together — one night, one celebration, one industry,” he said. At the recent Australian Jewellery Fair on the Gold Coast, many people noted the positive presence and activities of the three buying groups, and similar feedback was generated during last year’s International Jewellery Fair.

The ‘Bling It On’ event will be open to all retailers, including independent stores and manufacturing jewellers as well as industry suppliers. In addition, this year’s Sydney Fair will feature key industry associations, such as the Gemmological Association Australia (GAA), the National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV), and the Opal Association of Australia (OAA).

“The ‘Bling It On’ evening will not only be a night of glamour, networking, and recognition — it also represents a smarter, more streamlined approach to industry engagement. I know exhibitors and suppliers will fully support the concept and use the night to take more of their staff along as well. It brings efficiency and unity to the forefront, allowing the entire community to celebrate achievements, strengthen relationships, and toast to the future together,” Gary Fitz-Roy added.