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Hong Kong Police arrest ticket scalpers outside of Coldplay’s concerts at Kai Tak Stadium
Five people have reportedly been arrested for alleged ticket scalping outside of Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Stadium ahead of a concert from British band Coldplay on Tuesday. As...
Apr 9, 2025
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Academy Award-winning visual effects company establishes permanent headquarters in Melbourne
Wētā FX, an Academy Award-winning visual effects company is expanding its Australian headquarters in Melbourne.The company has worked on blockbuster films including 'The Lord of...
Apr 9, 2025
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre set to mark 40 years of excellence
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is to celebrate 40 years of vibrant arts and cultural experiences with a free community celebration will be held on Saturday 12th...
Apr 8, 2025
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Rugby Australia secures new broadcast deal with Nine
Rugby Australia has agreed a five-year extension to its broadcast rights agreement with Nine Entertainment in a deal - covering the years from 2026 to 2030 - worth up to $240...
Apr 8, 2025
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Amphitheatre opens as part of $7.6 million Katherne Arts and Culture Centre transformation
The Northern Territory Government’s $7.6 million transformation of Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre in Katherine was celebrated last night at the grand opening...
Apr 8, 2025
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Western Australian Government prepares for new entertainment and sport precinct next to Optus Stadium
The Western Australian Government has announced that necessary preliminary on-ground investigations for a new entertainment and sporting precinct adjacent to Optus Stadium will...
Apr 8, 2025
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Imperial Hotel added to NSW Heritage Register
The Imperial Hotel, an iconic inner Sydney LGBTQIA+ landmark, has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, recognising its deep cultural and historical significance. The...
Apr 7, 2025
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Parrtjima Festival opening attracts thousands to Alice Springs
The opening weekend of Parrtjima – A Festival in Light attracted thousands of visitors to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) for a dazzling celebration of First Nations culture, art, and...
Apr 7, 2025
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Creative Australia launches Giving Day to the Arts
Creative Australia has announced the introduction of a new initiative - Giving Day to the Arts - designed to elevate the public value of the arts in the consciousness of...
Apr 6, 2025
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Entries open for 2025 Australian Event Awards
With entries now open for the 2025 Australian Event Awards Event professionals, producers, suppliers and creatives from across Australia are invited to submit their best work...
Apr 5, 2025
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Legoland Shanghai Resort announces ticket pricing ahead of mid-year opening
Preparing for opening as of the middle of 2025, Legoland Shanghai Resort, China's first Legoland, has this week announced its ticketing. The new attraction, set to become the...
Apr 4, 2025
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Jurassic World attraction to open at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay
NEON, a global leader in creating and producing experiential entertainment has collaborated with Universal Live Entertainment on ‘Jurassic World: The Experience’ which will open...
Apr 3, 2025
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MusicSA welcomes State Cultural Policy and additional $1.5 million annual funding for local music
MusicSA has welcomed the release of South Australia’s landmark 'State Cultural Policy A Place to Create', and the reaffirmation of $80 million in long-term investment for the...
Apr 2, 2025
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Festival organisers invited to participate in survey on ongoing insurance challenges
Cancellations of music festivals due to climate-related events have increased over the last five years with some festivals also having to manage extreme weather impacts during...
Apr 2, 2025
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Community feedback invited on plans for Parramatta's reimagined Riverside Theatres
Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres redevelopment is moving forward with the community invited to have their say on this state-significant development being publicly exhibited on...
Apr 2, 2025
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Two major events announced for Youth Week celebrations in Shoalhaven
Two major events are on offer for young people across Shoalhaven with Firefly Bay and Basin partnering with Council to host a Bike Blast at Sanctuary Point while Headspace Nowra...
Apr 2, 2025
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Nocturnal immersive experience returns to Scenic World in 2025
Nocturnal, a sensory journey inspired by the landscape and wildlife of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains and Gundungurra Country returns to Scenic World in 2025 with an...
Apr 2, 2025
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Construction underway on Geelong Arts Centre church redevelopment
With access to affordable performance spaces being key to fostering a thriving creative scene, Geelong Arts Centre is strengthening its position as one of Australia’s largest...
Apr 1, 2025
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Japan’s Sumo Hall entertainment experience draws international visitors
Japan’s ‘THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA’ located in central Osaka, is an inbound-focused sumo entertainment show hall, introducing the rich history and culture of sumo, a Japanese...
Mar 31, 2025
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MEETINGS 2025 Hosted Buyer applications close soon as BEIA reveals social events
MEETINGS, New Zealand's largest and longest running business events exhibition run by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has its applications close next week for 2025...
Mar 31, 2025
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Ticketek report shows two million Australians buying tickets to live events through summer
The past summer saw live events experience their highest ticket sales in nearly a decade, with two million Australians purchasing tickets. The analysis by Ticketek’s data...
Mar 30, 2025
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Astra Lumina immersive night walk experience launches at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The Gold Coast, renowned for its beaches, nightlife and attractions - has added another premium experience to its offerings with Astra Lumina immersive night walk having...
Mar 30, 2025
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Auckland arts sector secures Council funding boost
Auckland Council funding will be distributed among 22 arts organisations to deliver events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, in the latest round of Regional Arts and...
Mar 30, 2025
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Kate Gould departs Brisbane Powerhouse for Chief Executive role at Adelaide Festival Centre
Renowned and passionate arts leader, Kate Gould is moving on from her current role as Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse to take on her new role as...
Mar 28, 2025
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