Leaders in
Event Management
& Sports Promotion

who we are

We are one of Asia Pacific’s leading Events Management and Sports Promotion companies.

Our Mission

To create, promote and deliver innovative sports and entertainment experiences that thrill audiences and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.
Duco Events has earned a reputation

Founded in 2004, Duco Events has earned a reputation for creating, delivering and underwriting innovative sports, entertainment and corporate events under a model where everyone benefits.

We work closely with sporting federations, governments, brands, broadcasters and rights holders to thrill audiences and deliver exceptional outcomes.

In addition to the creation and delivery of major events, Duco Events also offers a complete range of consultancy services, leveraging our principals’ significant experience in delivering major international sporting events, development of major event and tourism strategies, unlocking public and private sector funding and leading successful major event bids.

Our Team

Why Duco?
01 – 05

We make the right calls

We make the right calls
Why Duco?
02 – 05

We don’t do square pegs

We don’t do square pegs

To achieve the right results, you need the right tools for the job. Recognising that each situation is unique, we began every new project by asking the question ‘what are the tools required to achieve success?’ Once answered, we set about building the optimal team for the project, augmenting a core group of senior staff members, with a range of fit for purpose internal and / or external resources, often by leveraging our extensive global networks. Simply put, this approach allows us to bring the right people with the right skillsets to the table at the right time to achieve the right results.

Why Duco?
03 – 05

We have the bright ideas to help you attract new audiences

We have the bright ideas to help you attract new audiences

Innovation and reinvention is king. Beyond generating significant incremental revenues and re-engaging with core fans, innovative products such as the NRL Auckland Nines provide a powerful platform to attract new audiences and ultimately, build a wider relationship with them. We understand and have significant experience in repackaging existing content to assist sporting codes in achieving their wider strategic ambitions.

Why Duco?
04 – 05

We have successfully delivered some of the world’s biggest events

We have successfully delivered some of the world’s biggest events

Our senior leadership team has a combined 65 years of experience in the successful delivery of some of the world’s biggest events, from Rugby World Cup 2011 and the NRL Auckland Nines, to the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the Volvo Ocean Race. We have been there and done it….and have a closet full of dated event merchandise to prove it.

Why Duco
05 – 05

We minimise the risk and maximise the return for our partners

We minimise the risk and maximise the return for our partners

Our point of difference is simple – we put our money where our mouth is. In addition to creating and delivering innovative major event products, we also provide an underwriting facility, minimising risk for our partners while ensuring that we have the ultimate incentive to maximise returns for all involved.

Flagship Brands
& Experiences

From stadium-scale shows to iconic annual fixtures, our cornerstone brands sit at the heart of what we do.

SYNTHONY

A generation of dance music

T20 BLACK CLASH

T20 cricket match – Cricket vs Rugby

FULL METAL ORCHESTRA

Rock and metal classics with the power of a live orchestra

BOXING

New Zealand’s premier boxing promoters

Limitless Speaker Series Gordon Ramsay

LIMITLESS SPEAKER SERIES

Featuring the biggest names in business, politics, sports and entertainment

Event Management Pepsi

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Innovative and large-scale music, sports and entertainment events

Legacy Brands

From high-profile match-ups to groundbreaking formats, these past events have shaped our journey and pushed the boundaries of live entertainment.

Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

Held at Suncorp Stadium and hosted by Duco Events and Queensland Rugby Union, the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens brought together elite teams from Super Rugby and international clubs for two days of high-intensity rugby action. With star players, wildcard legends, and a $250K prize on the line, the tournament ran from 2017 and delivered a unique festival of sport, speed, and spectacle.

NRL Auckland Nines

Joseph Parker’s Road to the Title

Limitless Speaker Series

LEGACY BRAND

Brands we’ve partnered with

Air New Zealand

Aperol

Burger King

Canadian Club

Downer

ESPN

Ford

Fox Sports

Heineken

Hot Spring Spas

IMG Artists

Jim Beam

KFC

Manuka Phuel

NZME

NZ Olympics

Pepsi

Sky City

SKY Sports

Spark

Tataki Auckland

The New Zealand Herald

TVNZ

Volvo

Westpac

Wolfbrook

Youtube

People we've worked with

Our Upcoming Events

SYNTHONY New York

SYNTHONY New York

5 June, 2026
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SYNTHONY Los Angeles

SYNTHONY Los Angeles

12 June, 2026
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@t20blackclash
Spot Yourself... What an epic time Christchurch!
@synthony
David Nyika will challenge Jai Opetaia for the IBF and Ring Magazine Cruiserweight World Titles.
Can’t wait to do it all again!
@fullmetalorchestra