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Queensland Cultural Centre to reopen following recent flooding
The Queensland Cultural Centre will welcome back audiences and patrons from tomorrow following the recent flooding. While water from the recent floods inundated homes and...
Mar 16, 2022
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Scenic World offers illuminating outdoor night experience
Scenic World is offering a new outdoor evening experience - ‘Light Up the Night’ - which will illuminate the night sky by switching on 50,000 lights to create a sparkling,...
Mar 16, 2022
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Melbourne businesses to capitalise on Twilight entertainment trend
Melbourne businesses have identified the twilight as a massive growth area for the night-time economy. To capitalise on this new trend, the City of Melbourne's Night-Time expert...
Mar 15, 2022
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Christchurch Performing Arts Precinct parking proposal rejected by Council
Strong feedback from the Christchurch community against the development of a public carpark building in Christchurch’s Performing Arts Precinct has resulted in councillors...
Mar 15, 2022
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Western Australian program allows rescheduling rather than cancellation of live events
The Western Australian Government’s program - Getting the Show Back on the Road+ (GTSBOTR+) - which aims to reduce financial risks associated with running ticketed events during...
Mar 15, 2022
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New ‘Great Southern Screen’ unveiled at Sydney’s Accor Stadium
Ahead of a season of a returning program of major events at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, the Olympic venue has unveiled its new Great Southern Screen - the longest high-definition...
Mar 14, 2022
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Live music industry set to experience significant growth in the Asia-Pacific region
A new report on how the global live music industry will perform over the next three years has suggested that 32% of its growth will be in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region....
Mar 14, 2022
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Death of Kevin Rubie, former owner of The Big Banana
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of former owner and driving force of The Big Banana attraction on the NSW Mid North Coast at the age of 89....
Mar 14, 2022
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New $6 million live music precinct to open in Adelaide
Live Nation, Secret Sounds, Five Four Entertainment, and the team behind Brisbane’s successful Fortitude Music Hall and The Triffid venues have announced the launch details of a...
Mar 14, 2022
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AALARA launches 2022 Conference program
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has today released the program for its 2022 Conference and Trade Showcase - being held at the Sea World...
Mar 14, 2022
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Populous named world’s most innovative company in architecture
Populous has been named in the prestigious annual list of the world’s most innovative companies by US-based business magazine Fast Company for the sixth time. Ranking Populous...
Mar 13, 2022
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Northern Territory events showcased in new campaign to attract Australians
A new campaign - ‘Events that bring the different’ - has been launched to inspire Australians to visit, experience and participate in unique Northern Territory events. The...
Mar 13, 2022
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DanceWize to return to BASSINTHEGRASS music festival
To ensure the wellbeing of attendees at this year’s BASSINTHEGRASS music festival on 21st May, DanceWize will again be on site to offer free help and advice on how to stay...
Mar 13, 2022
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Blue Mountains Theatre supports local bands with live music opportunities
Blue Mountains Theatre is partnering with Retro Rehash this April to set up the live music event, Sounds of our Towns - Mountains Getdown, in which six local bands will perform...
Mar 12, 2022
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YouGov survey reveals Australian consumer's hesitation lingers in the wake of COVID
As Australia emerges from the grips of the COVID Omicron variant, a new YouGov survey reveals how much hesitation to participate in some leisure activities remains in Australia....
Mar 11, 2022
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New Director General appointed at Western Australia’s Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Lanie Chopping as the permanent Director General of its Department Local Government, Sport and Cultural...
Mar 11, 2022
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WITH Architecture Studio and OMA to redevelop Perth Concert Hall
WITH Architecture Studio and OMA have been appointed as lead architects for the redevelopment of Western Australia's Perth Concert Hall with the $52.4 million Perth City Deal...
Mar 11, 2022
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Ballarat Begonia Festival celebrates 70th anniversary with opening of Fernery
The Ballarat Begonia Festival is celebrating its 70th year from today until Sunday 20th March 2022 with markets, live music, children’s activities and the opening of the...
Mar 10, 2022
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SEA LIFE Melbourne launches new immersive digital installation
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has unveiled its new immersive digital experience - Dive Into The Deep exhibit - featuring a 14 meter immersive digital projection that takes guests...
Mar 10, 2022
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Australian National Maritime Museum to host leading arts and culture festival
The Australian National Maritime Museum is hosting the New Beginnings Festival - an arts and culture festival with a theme of ‘Where You Belong’ - held on 19th March and...
Mar 10, 2022
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MCEC announces move to ‘Break the Bias’ with new internships for women
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) marked International Women’s Day (IWD) this week with newly created partnerships with technical education providers to elevate...
Mar 10, 2022
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Ungerboeck reveals new integration between VenueOps and Tessitura Platform
Leading events and entertainment technology providers Ungerboeck and Tessitura have announced the expansion of their partnership with the launch of an integration between...
Mar 10, 2022
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National Museum partnership to deliver world premiere multi-sensory Indigenous art experience
The National Museum of Australia has partnered with Grande Experiences, creators and producers of Van Gogh Alive to bring the world premiere multi-sensory Indigenous art...
Mar 9, 2022
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Feedback considered before decision made on Christchurch’s proposed Performing Arts Precinct carpark
Christchurch City Councillors are considering more than 250 submissions from the public before they decide whether to go ahead with an agreement that will see a new carpark...
Mar 9, 2022
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