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Walsh Bay Arts Precinct revitalisation secures National Trust Heritage Award
The Walsh Bay Arts Precinct - a cultural precinct on Sydney Harbour foreshore presenting a diverse program of theatre, music and art – has won the 2022 National Trust Heritage...
May 16, 2022
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West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum Theatre to host debut international ballet gala
West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum Theatre will host the debut of the spectacular Sydney International Ballet Gala - World Stars of Ballet on 16th and 17th July with the architecturally...
May 15, 2022
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ICC Sydney’s Autumn calendar of events energises Sydney’s CBD
The Autumn calendar for the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has attracted large numbers of business event attendees into Sydney’s CBD and the Darling Harbour...
May 15, 2022
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$25 million allocated to boost Melbourne’s event and festival program
The draft Budget 2022–23 to be released on Tuesday 17th May will see $25 million allocated towards boosting an event and festival program in Melbourne to entice people in,...
May 15, 2022
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Early works commence on Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation
The Victorian Government has awarded the early works contract for the Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation to Lendlease who have commenced laying essential groundwork ahead of...
May 14, 2022
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Live Nation project aims to make Middle East concert tours more environment-friendly
In an effort to enhance sustainability standards in the Middle East, Live Nation has joined with Emirates Nature-WWF to announce a new initiative best practice initiative to...
May 13, 2022
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Goulburn Performing Arts Centre brings the stage to the screen
Goulburn Performing Arts Centre has teamed up with Southern Tablelands Arts to present Best of the Fest - a selection of filmed versions of highlights of the 2022 Sydney...
May 13, 2022
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Artworks light up Adelaide Festival Theatre shells for community enjoyment
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Festival Theatre shells are currently being animated with new large scale projections by local South Australian artists, in a collaboration with the...
May 12, 2022
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Ground-breaking initiative promotes diversity and equality in the Australian music industry
Settlement Services International (SSI) is partnering with Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) for the third consecutive year to spotlight culturally diverse female artists...
May 12, 2022
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City of Port Phillip revitalising Palais Theatre and Luna Park precinct
City of Port Phillip, in partnership with the Victorian Government are planning to revitalise and reshape the Palais Theatre and Luna Park precinct between Acland Street, the St...
May 12, 2022
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Darwin Festival attracts return of international acts for 2022
Included in its 18 day program for 2022, the Darwin Festival, will feature a number of international acts alongside local and national artists across comedy, dance, cabaret,...
May 11, 2022
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Pico Play expands into Vietnam
Pico Play, a global leader in the planning, design, development and construction of themed attractions and entertainment, has expanded into Vietnam. With international borders...
May 11, 2022
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Abu Dhabi department of culture and tourism partners with Trip.com Group
The Arabian Travel Market saw Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) partner with Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider. The...
May 11, 2022
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Industry bodies unite to release plan for next Federal Government to back live music
Key Australian music industry bodies including APRA AMCOS, ARIA, Live Performance Australia and Support Act have today released a three-point plan for the next Federal...
May 11, 2022
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Perth’s Rooftop Movies secured for another three years
A new partnership deal between the City of Perth and ARTRAGE sees Rooftop Movies secured in Northbridge for another three years during the summer season. ARTRAGE has hosted the...
May 11, 2022
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Australia Ensemble UNSW names winner of Emerging Composer Fellowship
Australia Ensemble UNSW names winner of Emerging Composer Fellowship The Australia Ensemble UNSW has named Angus Davison as the winner of its $10,000 Layton Emerging Composer...
May 10, 2022
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Music, mini-museums and Kids Sports Day Out activate Yagan Square precinct
Perth’s Yagan Square is to be activated throughout autumn and winter, with the launch of an exciting free events program at the precinct. The event campaign comes after the...
May 10, 2022
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Yas Island announces comedian Kevin Hart as its first Chief Island Officer
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island has announced that US actor and comedian Kevin Hart as its Chief Island Officer - a role that will see him promote the “world’s most entertaining island”....
May 10, 2022
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Victorian side of Light/State Project set for first illumination
Lake Cullulleraine is ready to shine with the Trail of Lights project set to be switched on following $3 million in Victorian Government funding. The Victorian aspect of the...
May 9, 2022
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Adventure Park’s Winter Festival set to return in June
Adventure Park Geelong’s school holiday festival, Winter Glow, is returning for the 2022 June-July school holidays with more snow, more rides, more lights and bigger fire and...
May 9, 2022
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Singapore Police warn of resurgence of concert ticket scams
The return of live entertainment to Singapore’s has been accompanied by a return of ticketing scams for popular concert events. Singapore Police last week warned ticket buyers...
May 9, 2022
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Auckland stages colourful event to boost recovery of city centre
More than 50 light and art installations are colouring-up Auckland as the city centre stages ‘City of Colour’ from 6th to 22nd May to help the city recover from the COVID-19...
May 9, 2022
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$86.4 million invested into Northern Territory’s tourism and events industry
The 2022 Budget, sees the Northern Territory Government invest $86.4 million into the Territory’s tourism and events sectors, to support world-class attractions, boost...
May 9, 2022
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Live Nation advises of soaring revenues over last quarter
Global entertainment Live Nation has advised of its best ever quarterly financial results with its live music and related operations generating US$1.8 billion in revenue....
May 8, 2022
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