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Victorian Government partners with CrewCare to deliver training for Live music industry
CrewCare is to receive a $190,000 grant from the Victorian Government to train and deliver more job-ready music crew, supporting the State’s renowned live music scene with...
May 8, 2022
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Red Raion partners with flying theatre specialists Brogent Technologies
Red Raion, a provider for licensed CGI titles in fly formats has announced its partnership with flying theatre specialists, Brogent Technologies, Inc. Red Raion are fast...
May 6, 2022
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VMA reveals new Board Members
The Venue Management Association has announced the results of the 2022 Board Election having called for nominations to fill five vacant Active Board positions. The VMA is...
May 6, 2022
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Wellington's BATS Theatre seeks to change performing arts sector's relationship with alcohol
Welcoming non-alcoholic spirits brand AF Drinks as its new corporate partner, Wellington's BATS Theatre has announced that it is looking to change within the performing arts and...
May 6, 2022
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iPlay Australia completes acquisition of Rocky Bowl and Leisure
iPlay Australia has completed its purchase of Rockhampton social entertainment Rocky Bowl and Leisure. The attraction, has been acquired from brothers John, Peter and Paul...
May 6, 2022
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Cairns Council seeks funding to upgrade Barlow Park into a premium location for events
Cairns Council is moving ahead with its plans to develop a Major Events Precinct with Stage 1 requiring a significant upgrade of the Barlow Park lights to attract more...
May 5, 2022
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ROLLER’s partnership with Redeam looks to drive customers’ sales
Looking to increase client sales, improve their venue management and decrease workload, ROLLER Software has introduced a new partnership with SaaS industry technology provider...
May 5, 2022
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DARKFIELD’s multi-sensory experience returns to Melbourne
Darkfield’s highly popular multi-sensory immersive experiences are returning to Melbourne from 26th May with the season marking the Victorian premiere of COMA and EULOGY,...
May 5, 2022
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Promoter and producer Michael Cassel receives Honorary Doctorate from UOW
Renowned promoter and theatre producer Michael Cassel has been recognised for his immense contribution to the arts, both in Australia and around the world, with a Doctor of...
May 4, 2022
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Northern Territory Major Events Company receives international attention
The Northern Territory Major Events Company’s securing of seven awards at the global Eventex Awards 2022, delivers international attention to the Northern Territory. Parrtjima -...
May 4, 2022
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FAN+ picks up Salesforce Australia Experience Bookings for 2022
Australian owned and operated experience marketplace, FAN+, has picked up Salesforce Australia’s experience booking for 2022 across sports and entertainment, which will include...
May 4, 2022
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Victorian food and wine festival boosts Grampians' tourism
Grampians Grape Escape saw 8500 visitors gather at the foothills of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park over the weekend to sample the region’s renowned food and wine, meet the...
May 3, 2022
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ICC Sydney celebrates recovery of entertainment industry
The upturn of entertainment events in Sydney, has seen International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) welcome thousands of visitors to its Darling Harbour precinct along...
May 3, 2022
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Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide secure more awards
Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide has secured another national award, adding to its list of accolades, winning the Master Builder Association’s (MBA) National...
May 3, 2022
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AALARA updates operators with latest safety guidance
Committed to backing its members in ensuring safety is their day-to-day operations, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has shared a series of...
May 2, 2022
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Muliple venues to participate in Melbourne’s inaugural Art After Dark event
Numerous venues will participate in Melbourne’s inaugural Art After Dark event, held over13th and 14th May, which offers an extensive program including First Nations live music,...
May 2, 2022
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Malthouse Theatre upgrades to boost appeal of Melbourne Arts Precinct
Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre will receive an investment of $4.6 million from the Victorian Government to upgrade its facilities and enliven the Southbank arts precinct to...
May 2, 2022
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Dubai’s Atlantis Aquaventure and CLYMB Abu Dhabi among MENALAC 2022 award winners
The Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi are among the attractions to have secured awards at the Middle East and North Africa Leisure...
Apr 29, 2022
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Tasmania’s Dark Mofo organisers urgently look for venues
Organisers of Tasmania’s winter festival, Dark Mofo have issued an urgent call-out for access to any and all unused venues in greater Hobart that could possibly be used for...
Apr 29, 2022
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After two years of cancellations organisers look to a bumper Brisbane Ekka
Busy with preparations for its first staging since 2019, the organisers of the Brisbane Ekka are expecting a return of visitors from both Queensland and interstate. Looking...
Apr 27, 2022
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Gold Coast secures major airshow for five years
The Gold Coast is preparing to host a major air show with the inaugural three-day event set to be held in August 2023. The event, has been secured to run for five years on the...
Apr 27, 2022
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Live Nation reveals Philippines expansion with acquisition of Manila-based Music Management International
Global entertainment company Live Nation has announced its expansion into the Philippines market with the acquisition of Manilla-based promoter, Music Management International...
Apr 27, 2022
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Federal Government unwilling to back AALARA's call for an industry Discretionary Mutual Fund
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has reported that its request to the Federal Government to financially support the creation of an...
Apr 27, 2022
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra names Yarmila Alfonzetti as its Chief Executive
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has appointed Yarmila Alfonzetti, one of Australia’s leading arts professionals, as its new Chief Executive. Currently Executive Director of...
Apr 27, 2022
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