Anatomy of an event listing

This article lists all the fields that make up a What’s On event listing.

Input	Requirements
Title	Required, minimum 2 characters, maximum 60 characters. Shorter titles work best for the web, and you don’t want to obscure your event’s image as a thumbnail. You can enter more information in the short description and longer description.
Short description	Up to 120 characters Think of this as a subheading. How would you sum up your event in a sentence? Don't repeat the event titles, dates or times, as fields for these already exist.
Description	Required. Minimum 20 words, maximum 500 words.  Use the description to really sell your event.
Contact number	Only numbers, spaces, + and () are allowed Preferred style: 02 9265 9333
Website	Begins with http:// or https://
Categories	Required, maximum 2: Children & family Community & causes Exhibitions Food and drink Music Nightlife Shopping, markets & fairs Sports & fitness Talks, courses & workshops Theatre, dance & film Tours and experiences
Tags	Required, maximum 5
Accessibility services	Optional Audio description An additional narration track accompanying media for users who are blind or have low vision. Blind and low vision assistance Support staff available.  Braille Information offered in the alternative format. Closed captions Text descriptions of the speech, music and sound effects of content playing. Hearing loop A special type of sound system used by people with hearing aids. Mobility access A clear path of travel throughout the venue with an accessible toilet. National Relay Service Allows Deaf people or people who are hard of hearing to make calls through a keyboard or assistive device. Sign language Auslan interpretation available.
Date/time	Required – date and time picker Daily Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Custom Different days with no set schedule (a collection of single days/times) Optional: Add exception/additional dates Additional dates outside of the pattern can be added Dates, like public holidays, can be removed from the pattern Optional: Additional date information Free text such as opening night Friday 8 September, 9pm Notes More than one performance on a day? You could use additional info to mention matinees on certain days, enter custom days, or just some general text.
Venue	Required Search for venue name If venue name doesn't appear, enter address Indoor, outdoor or both is required.
Tickets	Required: Free or a cost Pricing category For example, Student and price Ticket booking link (URL or email address) Notes Multiple pricing categories are supported (General admission, concession) Enter a number in the price field and a dollar sign ($) will be automatically appended Enter alphabetical characters in the price field (For example, Check website for details) and no dollar sign will be added
Social links	Optional Official hashtag Enter Facebook name or the event ID Enter Twitter username – what comes after the @ Enter Instagram username – what comes after the @
Main image	Required – upload or choose from stock library File types allowed: JPG, PNG, GIF File size (maximum): 2MB Caption available (image title and/or credit only) Notes Photographic images work best Website adapts to different screen sizes so no flyers or busy, text-heavy images Images will crop on different screens, so try to have the key elements in the centre Main images also appear on other websites and social networks You can choose your thumbnail image crop
Additional event images	Optional File types allowed: JPG, PNG, GIF File size (maximum): 2MB