AMERICAS

New York, Chicago, Oklahoma and California USA January

PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS This time, Professional Bull Riders will be commemorating 25 years of competition. The event will feature top 35 riders in the world competing on the premier tour ‘Built Ford Tough’ Series. The best rider receives the title of PBR World Champion, along with prize money of $10 million. A rock concert environment, pumping music and explosive pyrotechnics make up this bull riding event. PBR broadcasts reaches over half a billion households in 50 nations and territories. pbr.com

Utah, USA January 18-28

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL The annual film festival of Sundance institute aims to inspire and promote budding filmmakers across the globe. The competition categories include American and international dramatic and documentary films, feature films and short films. Out of competition category include New Frontier, premieres and documentary premieres. In addition to this, Sundance also takes up initiatives like “Diversity” which connects varied communities, cultures, languages, and regions across the United States; “Women At Sundance” for promoting female storytellers; and “Catalyst” which brings together film investors and funders with ambitious film projects and Sundance community. sundance.org

New York, USA January 24-28

NEW YORK BOAT SHOW

Javits Centre will once again host the New York Boat Show, where latest model boats, yachts, accessories, spare parts, yachts brokerage, safety and construction materials will be showcased. The five-day trade show provides a platform for people to explore, compare and purchase a variety of boats and services from the boat and marine industry. Free maintenance and repair seminars are arranged at the show wherein topics like techniques and tools on boat and motor cutaways are discussed along with interactive sessions. nyboatshow.com