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Optus Stadium's Kerry Gamble awarded Live Nation APAC Study Tour Prize
Kerry Gamble, Venue Operations Manager at Perth's Optus Stadium, has been awarded the Live Nation APAC Study Tour Prize for 2025, winning a learning experience trip to the...
Sep 3, 2025
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Tixel report shows that Live Music remains a priority
Tixel’s fourth annual Ticketing State of Play: Australia report, produced in partnership with Bolster, has revealed a shifting but still resilient ticketing landscape as live...
Sep 2, 2025
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Sport fans navigate increasingly crowded media environment to follow their favourite teams
A new report released by Nexxen has revealed how the way in which Australians view live sporting content is changing, with linear television no longer dominating, and fans are...
Sep 2, 2025
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EVANZ invites entries for 2025 industry awards
The Entertainment Venues Association New Zealand (EVANZ) has opened entries for its New Zealand Entertainment Venue Awards. Set to be presented during its upcoming annual...
Sep 2, 2025
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Northern Territory Government supports arts sector with $7.9 million grants
The Northern Territory Government is supporting local artists, art workers and organisations create, perform and show-case their work, from remote communities to the world stage...
Sep 1, 2025
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NSW Government backs Kiama to boost night-time economy
The NSW Government is supporting Kiama Council with $200,000 in funding to support the development of a Night-Time Economy Strategy and the trial of a Special Entertainment...
Sep 1, 2025
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Great Barrier Reef Foundation flags four innovations protecting reef ecosystem
Collaborative conservation organisation - The Great Barrier Reef Foundation - has flagged innovative technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics that are reshaping...
Sep 1, 2025
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Qudos Bank Arena secures Merit Award for Campaign of the Year at 10th Annual TechDiversity Awards
Qudos Bank Arena, owned by TEG and operated by ASM Legends, in partnership with multicultural marketing agency CulturalPulse, received a Merit Award for Campaign of the Year at...
Aug 30, 2025
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Floriade returns in 2025 with ‘Science and Nature’ theme and impressive line-up of sponsors and partners
Floriade, Australia’s largest celebration of Spring held in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park, returns in 2025 from 13th September to 12th October with the theme ‘Science and Nature’...
Aug 29, 2025
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Kate McCabe among key hires bolstering Sound Story communications capabilities
Strategic communications and reputation consultancy Sound Story has announced several key hires and an internal promotion - bolstering its communications capabilities across...
Aug 28, 2025
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Spotify’s 2025 ‘Turn Up Aus’ delivers for fans and spotlights strength of Australian music
Spotify has closed out the final of its 2025 Turn Up Aus fan events having over four months, staged three intimate, fan-first shows with Spacey Jane, ONEFOUR and Alison...
Aug 28, 2025
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ECAL partners with J.League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima to enahance fan experience
Leading calendar marketing solution ECAL has today announced its official launch into the Japanese market, partnering with the celebrated J.League club, Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The...
Aug 28, 2025
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Humane World for Animals applauds Sydney Councils’ decisions on shark nets
Conservation organisation, Humane World for Animals, has applauded decisions by three Sydney Councils to take part in a trial removal of one shark net from each of their...
Aug 27, 2025
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Leeton’s Roxy Community Theatre secures $2 million investment boost
Leeton Shire Council, situated in NSW’s Riverina region has advised that the Roxy Community Theatre has secured a $2,000,040 grant from the Australian and NSW Governments. The...
Aug 27, 2025
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Renowned arts leader Brett Sheehy appointed as Vivid Sydney Festival Director
The NSW Government has appointed renowned arts leader Brett Sheehy as Festival Director of leading multi-artform event, Vivid Sydney. With a career spanning more than two...
Aug 27, 2025
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West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum Theatre to transform into circus wonderland
Following sell out seasons in Brisbane and Singapore, West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum Theatre has announced the Sydney premiere season of 'Cirque Alice', an epic new show from the...
Aug 26, 2025
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Hero Zone VR completes asset purchase of Spree Interactive free-roam system
Hero Zone VR, a global leader in location-based virtual reality (LBVR) entertainment, has completed an asset purchase of the Spree Interactive free-roam system following SPREE...
Aug 25, 2025
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Taronga Zoo offers new ‘After Dark’ experience
Taronga Zoo, situated on Sydney Harbourfront is offering a new event –‘Taronga After Dark’ – for a limited time of 10 nights running from 3rd–12th October. Taronga After Dark...
Aug 19, 2025
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Registrations still open for Themed Entertainment Association’s Asia-Pacific Conference in New Zealand
Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is - for the first time - holding its popular TEA SATE Asia-Pacific Conference in New Zealand in 2025 from 24th-29th August with...
Aug 19, 2025
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Hands-on training in artificial intelligence applications for music industry included in new ARIA Innovator workshops
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has advised that following its highly successful ARIA Innovator in March which drew 250 industry professionals to the State...
Aug 19, 2025
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Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre advises of new Facilities Director appointment
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has announced the appointment of Cliff Jones as the new Facilities Director for the ASM Global managed venue as it marks 30...
Aug 19, 2025
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Country Club Tasmania opens dynamic golfing precinct ‘The Range’
Country Club Tasmania, located in northern Launceston , has officially opened The Range, a major milestone in the development of its new golfing precinct and a bold step in...
Aug 17, 2025
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People’s Day at the Ekka attracts more than 70,000
The Ekka People's Day earlier this week saw massive crowds to view the showcased Grand Parade of champion animals, a packed program of special one day live entertainment shows...
Aug 16, 2025
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Merrigong Theatre Company named Performing Arts Centre of the Year
The Merrigong Theatre Company has been named Performing Arts Centre of the Year at the 2025 PAC Australia IMPACT Awards, announced during the Australian Performing Arts Exchange...
Aug 13, 2025
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