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Bell Shakespeare presents the first performance in new Walsh Bay Arts Precinct theatre space
Bell Shakespeare, Australia’s national theatre company specialising in the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, will present the first performance in their new...
Mar 29, 2022
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New Artistic Director appointed for Adelaide Festival
The organisers of the Adelaide Festiva have announced that English arts 'powerhouse' Ruth Mackenzie is to take over at the event’s new Artistic Director. Mackenzie, whose...
Mar 29, 2022
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New South Australian Premier announces scrapping of Adelaide Arena project
Newly elected South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced that his administration will scrap the previous the South Australian Government’s proposed new 15,000...
Mar 29, 2022
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BOUNCE acquires its competitor Latitude in Australian expansion
Australia’s indoor active entertainment provider, BOUNCE Inc, has acquired its final significant competitor, Latitude, as it seeks to double its footprint in an Australian...
Mar 29, 2022
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Geelong community encouraged to participate in government hospitality and entertainment program
The City of Greater Geelong is encouraging its local community to participate in the Victorian Government’s $60 million Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program. From Tuesday...
Mar 29, 2022
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Star Entertainment Chief Executive Matt Bekier resigns amid ongoing inquiry
Star Entertainment Group's managing director and Chief Executive, Matt Bekier has resigned amid an ongoing inquiry into Sydney's Star casino. The inquiry by the Independent...
Mar 28, 2022
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WA Museum Boola Bardip offers six new immersive experiences
WA Museum Boola Bardip’s new exhibition 'Virtual Realms: Videogames Transformed' - a series of large-scale, immersive experiences -has been curated by some of the world's...
Mar 26, 2022
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Michael Gudinski statue unveiled at Melbourne Park
A life-size statue of late Australian music promoter Michael Gudinski has been unveiled outside of Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena. Gudinski, who died aged 68 in March last year,...
Mar 25, 2022
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Ausleisure and Impact Training combine to offer unique free training opportunity
We're excited to announce a brand new partnership with leading industry sales and communication expert Steve Jensen of Impact Training to bring all our members the opportunity...
Mar 25, 2022
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The West Australian Symphony Orchestra presents first event under eased COVID restrictions
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) will deliver one of the first events in line with the State Government’s easing of public health measures to Level 1 settings. The...
Mar 25, 2022
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Stage is set for Goulburn Performing Arts Centre opening
The curtain will raise for the first time this evening at the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, with the facility to be officially opened this weekend. Goulburn Performing Arts...
Mar 24, 2022
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Queensland’s live music sector recovery supported with latest round of funding
Round four of Queensland Government funding delivered through the Live Music Support Program is open until Monday 18th April 2022 for which COVID-impacted dedicated indoor live...
Mar 24, 2022
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Inaugural Sydney WorldPride Festival receives funding support
NSW Art and Cultural institutions and local independent artists are to benefit from a $1 million funding boost to support the staging of next year’s inaugural Sydney WorldPride...
Mar 24, 2022
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Big Red Group partners with Destination Gold Coast to incentivise interstate visitors
Aimed at attracting visitors to the Gold Coast, Big Red Group’s leading domestic experience provider Experience Oz, and its hotel concierge booking arm Experience Oz Local Agent...
Mar 23, 2022
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New Zealand Government announces end of vaccine passes and return of crowds to outdoor events
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced changes to the country’s COVID-19 vaccine and mandates rules that will see the scrapping of attendance limits for outdoor...
Mar 22, 2022
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Australia’s first Hey Caddy franchise by X-Golf launches in Brisbane
X-Golf has launched its first ever mini golf franchise - Hey Caddy - in Brisbane, offering an 18-hole immersive world experience located in the bustling locale of North Lakes....
Mar 22, 2022
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Mushroom Group and AEG announce new executive and leadership structure for Frontier Touring
Following the announcement of stadium tours for Ed Sheeran and Foo Fighters, leading Australia and New Zealand concert promoter, Frontier Touring, has unveiled a new leadership...
Mar 22, 2022
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New festival to reignite Sydney Olympic Park as major entertainment precinct
Sydney Olympic Park is being reignited as a major events and entertainment precinct following the launch of a dynamic new festival - Park Sounds - which celebrates music, art,...
Mar 21, 2022
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Proposed Adelaide indoor arena a likely casualty of South Australia's change of government
The Labor opposition’s win in the South Australian election on Saturday looks set to end plans for a new $667 million sports and entertainment arena in Adelaide’s CBD. The...
Mar 21, 2022
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Back to Back Theatre wins 'Nobel Prize for Theatre'
The Norwegian Ministry of Culture has today announced Geelong-based Back to Back Theatre as the 2022 recipient of the world’s greatest theatre prize, the International Ibsen...
Mar 20, 2022
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Pico Play seeks new staff for Malaysian operations
Pico Play, the global leader in the planning, design, development and construction of world-class themed attractions and entertainment, has announced that it is looking to hire...
Mar 20, 2022
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Creativity of Adelaide Fringe embraced by 3.2 million visitors
As one of South Australia’s favourite festivals, the Adelaide Fringe has again attracted large numbers, with 3.2 million embracing the creativity of the festival over the past...
Mar 19, 2022
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NT Major Events supports return of Pop-Up Parks series to Alice Springs
The popular Pop-Up Parks series returns to Alice Springs this year, providing opportunities for families to connect for some free fun in the great outdoors. The first takes...
Mar 17, 2022
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Innovative arts and entertainment program launched in Chatswood
Willoughby City Council has curated and launched the inaugural Chatswood Culture Bites - an innovative and exhilarating arts and entertainment program featuring music, theatre,...
Mar 17, 2022
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