News: Entertainment
Houri Tapiki appointed as General Manager of reopened Theatre Royal Sydney
Coinciding with yesterday’s reopening of the Theatre Royal Sydney, operators the Trafalgar Entertainment Group announced the promotion of Houri Tapiki as the venue’s General...
Nov 30, 2021
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New Rodeo event places a spotlight on Outback Queensland
Isa Rodeo Limited - the people behind the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, the largest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere - have launched a brand new event series for Outback Queensland....
Nov 30, 2021
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Live music and entertainment industry urges Governments to deliver national insurance scheme as Omicron threatens recovery
A government-backed insurance scheme is being called for by the live music and entertainment industry as the emergence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant has placed the...
Nov 29, 2021
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Reopening of Theatre Royal Sydney marks a ‘new era’ for Australian entertainment
Theatre Royal Sydney is ready to welcome patrons as of Thursday this week following an official opening today after a multi-million dollar refurbishment. Moving on from several...
Nov 29, 2021
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Excellence recognised at New Zealand’s 2021 Entertainment Venue Awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has advised of the winners of the 2021 edition of its annual Entertainment Venue Awards. Taking place online last...
Nov 29, 2021
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Applications now open for Live Music Australia program
Venues across Australia can now apply for grants ranging in value from $5,000 to $100,000 as part of the fourth round of the Australian Government’s Live Music Australia...
Nov 28, 2021
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ICC Sydney welcomes contribution of in person events in accelerating Sydney's economic recovery
As the NSW Government continues to ease operating restrictions, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) and the Property Council of Australia have welcomed both the...
Nov 28, 2021
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Queenstown residents encouraged to support local hospitality venues on New Year’s Eve
In light of Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Council having decided not to proceed with the annual NYE fireworks and music performances on Queenstown and Wānaka...
Nov 28, 2021
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Club Wyndham Denarau Island prepares for December reopening
The award-winning Club Wyndham Denarau Island resort, a vacation club brand of Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific, is counting down to re-opening on 1st December when it will...
Nov 25, 2021
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Live Nation announces further Asia Pacific expansion with appointments of experienced leaders Guy Ngata and Richard Tsuchida
Global live entertainment leader Live Nation has today announced two key appointments to drive its expansion in Australasia and the Asia-Pacific, with Guy Ngata named Senior...
Nov 24, 2021
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Work advances on new 20,000 seat arena in Yokohama
Development of the K-Arena Yokohama, a new 20,000-capacity arena currently under construction in Japan’s second largest city, is moving towards completion and an opening in the...
Nov 24, 2021
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AAMI renews naming rights for Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Insurance group AAMI has renewed its naming rights sponsorship of The Melbourne Rectangular Stadium for a further five years ahead of the return of live entertainment, which...
Nov 24, 2021
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Oztix marks 18th birthday with rebrand and website relaunch
Australia's largest independent ticketing company, Oztix, has today marked its 18th birthday by launching new branding and website - including the smartest personalised event...
Nov 24, 2021
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Legacy Entertainment reports over US$1 billion of global projects currently under construction
Despite the challenges posed by COVID, Legacy Entertainment - a leading entertainment design studio - is celebrating the close of a record year and reporting five major projects...
Nov 23, 2021
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Innovative use of green reserve delivers new outdoor pop-up summer venue for Sydney
As a direct response to the COVID restrictions affecting the live music and events industries in NSW, Australian live music industry stalwarts Architects of Entertainment have...
Nov 23, 2021
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Perth fitness brand S30 opens fourth studio and looks to interstate expansion
S30, one of the latest studio brands to emerge from Perth’s fast growing fitness market, has announced the opening of its fourth studio - the brand’s second franchise to start...
Nov 23, 2021
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ASM Global grows Asia Pacific footprint with new Singapore regional headquarters
International venue management business ASM Global has announced that it is to dramatically increasing its footprint in the Asia Pacific region with creation of a new regional...
Nov 23, 2021
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ATEC highlights skill shortages to present challenges when international tourism recommences
While the inbound tourism industry welcomes news that visitors from Japan and South Korea along with Working Holiday Makers will commence returning from 1st December - marking...
Nov 22, 2021
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Federal Government rejects call for national event insurance scheme
The Federal Government has rejected recommendations from a Senate committee inquiry that called for a national insurance guarantee to protect events cancelled by COVID-19...
Nov 22, 2021
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Themed Entertainment Association names Thea Award winners at IAAPA Expo
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the winners of its 2021 Thea Awards for excellence in the themed entertainment industry with Auckland’s Wētā Workshop...
Nov 22, 2021
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Luna Park Sydney counts down to opening of new Big Dipper ride
Luna Park Sydney’s project to upgrade its attractions with the addition of nine new rides is approaching completion with the amusement park icon looking to have all the new...
Nov 22, 2021
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Stakeholders release South Australian Arts and Cultural Tourism Strategy
Targeting $1.4 billion in earnings by 2025, the South Australian Government, together with the South Australian Tourism Commission and industry leaders, has released the South...
Nov 21, 2021
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Crayola Experience looks to develop its immersive attraction internationally
Children’s creativity brand - Crayola LLC - has announced it is actively seeking partners globally to license and develop new iterations of its location-based entertainment...
Nov 21, 2021
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Melbourne to celebrate the New Year with Australia’s largest ever drone show
To celebrate the New Year, Melbourne will host an impressive display of 350 individual drones - Australia’s largest ever drone show - while also aiming to reignite the...
Nov 20, 2021
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