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$100,000 event grants on offer to revitalise Perth CBD and Northbridge
The Western Australian Government has announced a new $12 million package aimed at revitalising the Perth CBD and Northbridge. It comes after the Government yesterday announced...
Apr 27, 2022
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Screen Queensland appoints Dr Belinda Burns as new Chief Creative Officer
Dr Belinda Burns has been appointed by Screen Queensland as their Chief Creative Officer to drive the agency’s creative strategy and further grow Queensland’s reputation as a...
Apr 26, 2022
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Hamilton City Council decides to transform Founders Theatre site
Hamilton City Council has decided to proceed with its long-held plan to transform the Founders Theatre site into a multi-purpose park and community performance space. Council’s...
Apr 26, 2022
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Wellington's St James Theatre reopening planned for late June 2022
The St James Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand is planned to reopen by the end of June following three years of significant strengthening and refurbishment works. Previous...
Apr 23, 2022
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NSW Government commits 50% funding for Albury Entertainment Centre upgrade
Albury City Council has received a $15 million funding commitment from the NSW Government towards its planned $30 million upgrade of the Albury Entertainment Centre. The funds,...
Apr 22, 2022
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$500,000 injected into eclectic mix of night events for Newcastle CBD
More than 40 free night-time events will be delivered across Newcastle's city centre between 29th April – 21st May, to encourage the community to experience the "cultural,...
Apr 21, 2022
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Embed highlights why they value attraction and entertainment trade shows
Embed - a leading cashless solutions provider for the attractions and entertainment industries – has spotlighted why they value attending trade shows such as the Amusement Expo...
Apr 21, 2022
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ASM Global introduces facial verification technology for live events
ASM Global has launched an ‘industry-first’ facial verification network for live events as part of its multi-year investment to ‘redefine’ the return of the industry by creating...
Apr 21, 2022
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Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates its reopening
Hong Kong Disneyland has today welcomed guests back to the park after a number of closures due to the impacts of COVID. Located on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, Hong Kong...
Apr 21, 2022
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Red Raion and ASI collaboration expands CGI content expertise to MENA attractions
Red Raion - the CGI studio specialising in media-based attractions, has formed a strategic collaboration with Amusement Services International (ASI) to expand its content...
Apr 20, 2022
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Singapore’s Sistic ticketing agency partners to deliver new payment options
Singapore-based ticketing agency Sistic has partnered with financial solutions company Pace Enterprise to offer ticket buyers flexible payment options when booking events and...
Apr 19, 2022
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Bluesfest kickstarts besieged Australian live music industry and supports flood-ravaged local community
The 33rd annual Byron Bay Bluesfest, held over five days from 14th to 18th April 2022 saw an unparalleled line-up of Australian music’s biggest artists and brightest newcomers...
Apr 18, 2022
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New Zealand Government ends indoor capacity limits
The New Zealand Government has announced that it has moved to level ‘Orange’ of its COVID-19 traffic light system, brining capacity limits for indoor venues to an end. The...
Apr 14, 2022
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World Leisure Organisation marks 70 years advocating for global leisure
Promoting leisure as integral to social, cultural, economic, and sustainable environmental development worldwide since its foundation in 1952, the World Leisure Organisation...
Apr 14, 2022
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Screen Queensland launches new Game Grants Program
Screen Queensland has today announced the launch of its new Game Grants Program aiming to boost the local games sector. Designed to support the growth of Queensland’s digital...
Apr 13, 2022
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Parkes Elvis Festival to deliver more than 200 Elvis and speedway inspired events
The 2022 Parkes Elvis™ Festival is returning to the regional town of Parkes, NSW for a festive five days from 20th – 24th April 2022 with more than 200 Elvis and speedway...
Apr 12, 2022
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Casula Powerhouse supports night-time economy
Casula Powerhouse (CPAC) is opening its doors after hours for 'Casula Up Late' - a new series of evening mini-festivals hosted throughout April to June 2022. Casula Up Late...
Apr 12, 2022
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Federal Government commits to upgrades at Canberra's AIS Arena
After a lengthy period of uncertainty over its future, Canberra’s largest indoor venue, the AIS Arena, has secured a funding commitment of $11.4 million for upgrades from the...
Apr 11, 2022
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Sydney Royal Easter Show ride shut down after operating with unrestrained child
A ride at the Sydney Royal Easter Show has been shut down after an issue with its harness yesterday afternoon. The popular Free Fall ride was seen to be operating a few metres...
Apr 11, 2022
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Town of Port Hedland endorses plan for ‘vibrant’ arts and culture precinct
The Town of Port Hedland has endorsed a feasibility study and needs analysis to create a arts and culture hub on the site of a former TAFE college. Looking to create a cultural...
Apr 10, 2022
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PureGym study reveals exercising to music boosts performance
Newly released research shows that exercising to music while lifting weights can boost performance by an average of 13% The research, conducted by gym chain PureGym, monitored...
Apr 9, 2022
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Princess Anne opens bicentennial Sydney Royal Easter Show
Marking the 200th anniversary of when it was first held, the Sydney Royal Easter Show has been opened by Princess Anne, the first visit to Australia by a member of the British...
Apr 8, 2022
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Expo 2020 Dubai welcomed more than 24 million visits over its six months
The organisers of the ‘world’s greatest show’, Expo 2020 Dubai, have advised that over its 182 days the event attracted 24,102,967 visits. Running for six months prior to its...
Apr 8, 2022
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New Christchurch Stadium faces ‘challenges’ as building works set to commence
A sod-turning ceremony and official site blessing to mark the start of early works on Canterbury’s $533 million stadium project has been held today - against a backdrop of...
Apr 8, 2022
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