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Music festivals among diverse array of Northern Territory events to secure funding
Music festivals are among the diverse array of 16 events across the Northern Territory to receive support through Round 2 of the 2024–25 Event Funding Program, administered by...
May 8, 2025
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Disney theme park resort planned for Abu Dhabi's Yas Island
The Walt Disney Company and Miral, the UAE's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, have announced that the world's seventh Disney destination is being...
May 7, 2025
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Ticketmaster announces multi-year partnership extension with Crown Resorts
Ticketmaster Australia and Crown Resorts are to extend their partnership with a multi-year deal, with Ticketmaster continuing as the exclusive ticketing partner for Crown’s...
May 7, 2025
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Les Misérables Arena Spectacular shatters records at Sydney's ICC Theatre
Les Misérables - The Arena Spectacular has arrived in Sydney and has already broken house records since opening on Wednesday 30th April. The 15 performances to be presented at...
May 7, 2025
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Riverside Theatres Education Program engages students in the arts
Riverside's Education Program reaches over 35,000 students annually, and is designed to engage students in the arts, by offering a dynamic mix of curriculum-linked performances...
May 6, 2025
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Theatre Network Australia releases statement on Interim Chief Executive
Kate Sulan Chair of the Board of Theatre Network Australia has released a statement on Joshua Lowe’s decision to step down from his role as Interim Chief Executive and choosing...
May 6, 2025
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BASSINTHEGRASS music festival elevates local talent
The Territory Artist Competition sees two talented Northern Territory artists having secured the opportunity to perform at the BASSINTHEGRASS music festival at Darwin’s Mindil...
May 6, 2025
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Multi-sensory immersive bubble attraction to launch at Sydney Olympic Park
Following sold out runs in Milan, Los Angeles, London and Brussels and having already captivated more than two million people, ‘Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience’ is...
May 5, 2025
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Melbourne Recital Centre welcomes Peter McMullin as new Chair
Renowned destination for dynamic live music experiences, the Melbourne Recital Centre, has welcomed Melbourne lawyer, businessman and philanthropist Peter McMullin as their new...
May 5, 2025
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Live Performance Australia congratulates Australian Labor Party on re-election
Live Performance Australia, the peak body for Australia’s live arts and entertainment industry, has today congratulated the Australian Labor Party on its victory in the Federal...
May 4, 2025
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Music organisations welcome re-elected Federal Government’s continued support for the sector
As part of the Vote Music 2025 platform, 20 music organisations, have welcomed the Federal election results and look forward to the re-elected Government’s continued support for...
May 4, 2025
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Reduced venue hire fee aims to incentivise addition of Australian talent to international musical touring acts
The NSW Government is incentivising some of the biggest international musical touring acts to add an Australian support act to their bill when they perform at NSW’s largest...
May 4, 2025
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Inner west Sydney venue Lazybones secures national music award
Marrickville’s Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar located in Sydney’s inner west secured the Licensee of the Year Award at the 2025 APRA Music Awards held in Melbourne last week....
May 4, 2025
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Idea Live entertainment venue opens in Malaysia
Aiming to transform Malaysia’s entertainment and live performances landscape the new Idea Live Arena has opened in the city of Petaling Jaya, a metropolitan community to the...
May 2, 2025
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Draft program and further speakers announced for AFIC 2025
Organisers of the Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) have unveiled its draft 2025 program and announced nine more speakers for its September event. Due to be held at...
Apr 30, 2025
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Bankwest renews Perth’s RAC Arena partnership with new benefits for patrons
Perth’s RAC Arena and Bankwest have announced a renewal of their partnership, ensuring customers’ a continued enhanced fan experience at the ASM Global managed venue. Bankwest...
Apr 30, 2025
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Kerri Glasscock to step down from roles as Sydney Fringe Chief Executive and Festival Director
Sydney Fringe has advised that after 12 years, Kerri Glasscock will be stepping down from her dual roles as Sydney Fringe Chief Executive and Festival Director. Glasscock will...
Apr 30, 2025
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Green Music Australia report reveals impact of extreme weather on live music attendance and ticket sales
Green Music Australia and RMIT University have today released a new report looking into how the consequences of climate change and extreme weather are already impacting...
Apr 30, 2025
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ARIA and PPCA appoint Nick Esmore to newly created role of Finance Director
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) have appointed Nick Esmore to the newly created role of Finance...
Apr 30, 2025
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Midnight Mafia to be second music festival to participate in NSW pill testing trial
Midnight Mafia being held on 3rd May 2025 will be the second music festival to participate in the NSW pill testing trial. The first trial site was located at the Yours and Owls...
Apr 29, 2025
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Independent inquiry to be launched into future of ACT club industry
Across Australia’s eastern states, clubs and pubs are increasingly shunning poker machines mostly in response to the growing anger across the nation about the impact of...
Apr 29, 2025
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Creative Australia report highlights how deeply Australians value live music
Creative Australia and Music Australia have today released a report revealing social connection and FOMO (fear of missing out) are key factors drawing Australian audiences to...
Apr 28, 2025
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Brisbane Powerhouse appoints Louise Bezzina as its new Chief Executive and Artistic Director
Following the delivery of her sixth Brisbane Festival, Louise Bezzina will take up her new dual role of Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse at the end...
Apr 28, 2025
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Events contribute to Tasmania’s Hospitality Industry yielding record results
The Tasmanian Hospitality Association's Hotel Occupancy Report shows the highest ever statewide accommodation occupancy for March 2025, with 89.11% of rooms filled. The...
Apr 27, 2025
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