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HOYTS leads Australian cinema market resurgence in 2025
HOYTS Cinemas is leading the Australian cinema market resurgence in 2025, delivering double-digit growth and strengthening its position as the country’s number one cinema...
Aug 6, 2025
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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor launches new exhibition of leading Khmer Artists
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the 93-year-old luxury hotel on the doorstep of ancient Khmer archaeological sites near Siem Reap in Cambodia, has introduced a new art exhibition...
Aug 6, 2025
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Wellington Awards recognise significant contribution of volunteers across the arts, recreation and sport
The Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards – Wellington City and the Pōneke Civic Awards have recognised individuals and groups dedicated to fostering inclusive dialogue...
Aug 5, 2025
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QPAC curates dynamic program of performances and events for Glasshouse Theatre
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is curating a dynamic program of performances and events for its newest venue, Glasshouse Theatre, which will open in 2026. A new...
Aug 4, 2025
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Darwin Festival to showcase record-breaking 50 venues
This year’s Darwin Festival, running from 7th to 24th August, showcases a record-breaking 50 venues and seven world premieres, with 734 artists and more than 400 performances...
Aug 4, 2025
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ARIA, Tixel and AFA spotlight live music with new ARIA Award for Best Music Festival
In recognition of the significant role played by Australian music festivals in showcasing and advancing local talent, a major new accolade has been launched by the Australian...
Aug 4, 2025
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Rockhampton Museum of Art Long Gallery to be transformed
New artwork created by one of Australia's most renowned contemporary visual artists, Sally Smart, is set to transform Rockhampton Museum of Art's (RMOA) Long Gallery. Titled...
Aug 2, 2025
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Harvest Rock music festival returns in 2025 following last year’s cancellation
One of South Australia’s popular music festivals, Harvest Rock, will return to Adelaide this year for a weekend of music and culinary options at Rymill and King Rodney Parks on...
Aug 1, 2025
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Bayside inaugural Creative Industries Forum delivers inspirational insights
Bayside Council, located in Sydney’s south, has advised that its inaugural Creative Industries Forum brought over 120 local artists and creative professionals together and...
Aug 1, 2025
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Mount Gambier secures 2026 Music Summit
MusicSA and the City of Mount Gambier have announced the 2026 Regional and Remote Music Summit will be held in Mount Gambier, bringing the third national gathering of regional...
Jul 31, 2025
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Queensland Government investment spotlights critical role of small to medium arts organisations
In a landmark investment through the Queensland Government’s Organisations Fund 2026-29, almost $39.2 million will support 53 diverse arts and cultural companies and festivals....
Jul 30, 2025
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Momentus Technologies officially joins CAST to further accelerate innovation across global venue industry
The 2025 Venue Industry Congress’s Innovation Hub saw Momentus solidify its membership following a collaborative partnership between the two companies (CAST and Momentum) where...
Jul 30, 2025
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Live Nation acquires festival producer Team Event enhancing Electric Avenue for fans and artists In New Zealand
Live Nation acquires festival producer Team Event enhancing Electric Avenue for fans and artists In New Zealand Live Nation has further expanded its commitment to live...
Jul 30, 2025
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ICC Sydney secures top ‘Green Venue’ status by Green Music Australia
Highlighting its exceptional environmental and social impact strategies and initiatives, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has been certified as a ‘Green...
Jul 30, 2025
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Brisbane Festival announces Ebony Bott as its new artistic director
Brisbane Festival has appointed Ebony Bott as its next Artistic Director, ushering in a new chapter for one of Australia’s most ambitious and culturally resonant festivals. A...
Jul 30, 2025
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Setouchi Triennale 2025 Art Festival expands its reach to 17 distinctive Japanese locations
The sixth iteration of Japan’s Setouchi Triennale, a celebration of contemporary art that unfolds across the islands of Japan's stunning Seto Inland Sea, has expanded its reach...
Jul 30, 2025
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South Australian Government responds to ‘Artists at Work Taskforce Report’
The South Australian Government promised at the election to create a taskforce to investigate work insecurity and income inequality experienced by South Australian artists and...
Jul 28, 2025
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Yothu Yindi Foundation to host 25th edition of Garma Festival
The 25th anniversary of the Garma Festival – a landmark celebration of Yolŋu culture in northeast Arnhem Land – is anticipated to attract over 3,500 people. The sold-out...
Jul 28, 2025
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Theatre, dance and museum exhibitions to tour regional NSW
Theatre, dance and museum exhibitions are to tour 36 regional towns across NSW following the state government’s investment of $700,000 to support touring of homegrown arts and...
Jul 28, 2025
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BioQuest Studios among Far North Queensland screen businesses to share in enterprise funding boost
BioQuest Studios is among the latest Far North Queensland businesses to receive NQ Enterprise grants to expand their operations.The NQ Enterprise funding which comes from Screen...
Jul 27, 2025
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New entertainment and cultural hub Bella LIVE to open in northwest Sydney
A new entertainment and cultural hub - Bella LIVE – is opening this August, bringing the ethos of the likes of Carriageworks and Hordern Pavillion to northwest Sydney. Bella...
Jul 25, 2025
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Milestone 50% design completion reached for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia
The Northern Territory Government has advised of a milestone being reached with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ATSIAGA) in Mparntwe (Alice...
Jul 24, 2025
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Events and entertainment industry legend Harvey Lister inducted into Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame
In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Events and Entertainment industry for over more than 50 years, Harvey Lister AM has been inducted into the Queensland...
Jul 24, 2025
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Applications open for Victoria’s Creative Enterprises Program
Applications are now open for Victoria’s Creative Enterprises Program, which provides four-year investment in the leadership, organisational infrastructure and capacity of...
Jul 23, 2025
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