News: Entertainment
Outgoing Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive alleges NSW Government ‘hit job’
Outgoing Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive Emma Dunch has claimed she was subject to a “politically architected ‘hit job’ of the highest order” by the NSW Government as...
Dec 10, 2021
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Circus Oz to cease performances and operations
Circus Oz, the contemporary circus company founded in 1977, is to cease trading as a result of its the Board’s failure to secure the agreement of Company Members to a radical...
Dec 9, 2021
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ICC Sydney celebrates five years of operation
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is this week celebrating five years of operation, having contributed to $2.53 billion of visitor expenditure and a host of...
Dec 9, 2021
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IAAPA to present Middle East Summit in Dubai in February
Looking to celebrate and highlight the growing attractions industry in Dubai and the wider Arabian Gulf region, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions...
Dec 8, 2021
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Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena unveils its events diversification strategy
In light of an ever-changing live events market, Dubai’s Coca-Cola arena has revealed details on its diversification strategy - adapted to ensure the venue is seen as more than...
Dec 8, 2021
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Five-screen Reading Cinema to be included in Busselton Shopping Centre development
Australian Unity, owner of Busselton Shopping Centre in Western Australia, has commenced the largest and final stage of its $45 million redevelopment, which will add a range of...
Dec 8, 2021
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Sports marketeer Greenroom Digital sells international operations to CSM
Digital sports marketing agency, Greenroom Digital has sold its non-Australian and New Zealand operations to CSM Sport and Entertainment. As reported by Sponsorship News , the...
Dec 7, 2021
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Wellington City Council pays $3.6 million to cover COVID-19 cancellation of art event
Wellington City Council has paid out $3.6 million to the World of WearableArt (WOW) event which was forced to cancel for a second successive year due to COVID-19 restrictions....
Dec 7, 2021
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Open day to display near completed Stage 1 redevelopment of the Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Goulburn Mulwaree Council will be holding an open day to day allow the community to walk through the near complete Stage 1 Redevelopment of the Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure...
Dec 6, 2021
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Venue Management Association announces dates for 2022 Asia Pacific Venue Industry Congress
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced to members and the industry the dates for the 2022 Congress to be held in Sydney - which will run Monday 30th May to...
Dec 6, 2021
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Small Business Ombudsman’s report calls for a Discretionary Mutual Fund as solution for amusement and attractions insurance challenges
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has today released the final report into the insurance crisis facing Australia’s amusement,...
Dec 6, 2021
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Guest experience platform ROLLER partners with payments solution business Adyen
Global payments platform Ayden has today announced the successful integration of Adyen for Platforms with guest experience software business ROLLER to further enhance customer...
Dec 5, 2021
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Tasmanian Government funding helps to secure future of Targa motorsport event
A new $1.97 million funding agreement reached with the Tasmanian Government has secured the future of the Targa Tasmania event from 2023 to 2027. Targa Tasmania is an...
Dec 5, 2021
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Regional Victoria events celebrate LGBTIQ communities
A range of events across regional Victoria - as part of Melbourne Pride - are offering Victorians the opportunity to celebrate the State’s LGBTIQ+ communities. Melbourne Pride...
Dec 5, 2021
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Hong Kong Disneyland marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities with celebrations
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) marked the 29th anniversary of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December) with a celebratory event today, together with key...
Dec 4, 2021
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Preliminary design images released for new Canterbury Arena
Four preliminary design images for the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena have been released today giving a glimpse into what the central Christchurch venue will look like when...
Dec 3, 2021
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New art precinct and gym proposed for Fremantle’s East End
A proposal for a major new residential and arts precinct in Fremantle’s East End - to include a gym, arts studio and performing arts centre, 272 apartments and two restaurants -...
Dec 2, 2021
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ASM Global enters partnership to track fan experiences
ASM Global has entered into a partnership with USA-based experience management firm Qualtrics to create new points of fan engagement at live events. Aiming to enhance the fan...
Dec 2, 2021
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Adelaide venues mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for public access
South Australian venues the Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Hindmarsh Stadium are to require...
Dec 2, 2021
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Merlin Darwin Triple Crown voted best Supercars event by fans
Supercars fans have voted the Merlin Darwin Triple Crown as the best round of the 2021 Supercars Championship. The Darwin round was voted 2021 Fans’ Choice Award ‘Best Event’...
Dec 2, 2021
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Aligned Leisure names Eurobodalla Arts and Leisure Manager
Facility operator Aligned Leisure has named community leader Chris Tague as Eurobodalla Arts and Leisure Manager - a newly created position that will oversee its operations in...
Dec 1, 2021
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Embed launch revised and innovative self-service kiosk
Embed, a global leader in the supply of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry, have launched the cutting-edge, space-saving, self-service...
Dec 1, 2021
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Ticketmaster and Moshtix announce joint ticketing partnership with Big Top at Luna Park Sydney
Ticketmaster Australia and Moshtix have today announced a long-term ticketing partnership with landmark Sydney venue, Big Top at Luna Park Sydney. This joint partnership - the...
Dec 1, 2021
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30,000 free tickets for Sydney’s New Year live entertainment festival and drone show
30,000 free tickets are being made available for the ELEVATE Sydney festival which will offer an impressive week of live entertainment taking place from New Year’s Day...
Nov 30, 2021
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