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Australian Open 2014 Melbourne, Australia

January 13-26

There’s no place in Australia where the atmosphere is more electric than at Melbourne Park. This is the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the ATP and WTA season, where tennis stars including Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Li Na will battle for the championship title. The prize money this year has been be raised to A$33 million, a A$3 million increase from last year. Get your tickets at www.viagogo.com.

www.australianopen.com/index.html

Igloofest 2014 Montreal, Canada

January 16-February 8

If you’re a big fan of electronic music, then this event is a don’t-miss, bringing thousands of dance music fans to the Jacques-Cartier Quay in the old port of the city. Its programmes pull in the best local and international DJs and encourage visitors to come and feel the heat no matter how cold the weather is. Tickets are available online at www.ticketpro.ca and start at CA$16 (US$15.29).

www.igloofest.ca

Taipei International Book Exhibition Taipei, Taiwan

February 5-10

One of the largest annual trade shows for the publishing industry in Asia, this exhibition is one of the most active for US companies selling rights into Asia. It provides opportunities for US publishers, authors, agents and booksellers to promote their products and meet buyers in the region. Meet them and find out the treasure in the books. Tickets start from NT$50 (US$1.70).

http://tibe.org.tw/enhtml