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Ernst & Young evaluate community perceptions of Newcastle’s major events
City of Newcastle engaged global accountancy firm Ernst & Young to evaluate community perceptions of major events with a statistically robust survey of 650 locals and...
Oct 24, 2021
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Funlab opens entertainment precinct on Sunshine Coast
Entertainment and hospitality provider, Funlab, are opening Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq alongside fellow Funlab family members, Strike Bowling and Holey Moley Golf Club at...
Oct 24, 2021
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Victorian Government charts ‘return to normality’ as vaccination rates rise
With the state set to reach its 80% double dose vaccination target almost a week ahead of schedule, the Victorian Government has announced changes to its roadmap for further...
Oct 23, 2021
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Queensland Government launches pop-up vaccination clinics at sports clubs, theme parks and in entertainment precincts
With the state recording zero locally acquired COVID-19 cases and with more than 60% of its population over 16 now fully vaccinated, the Queensland Government has announced...
Oct 23, 2021
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Tribunal orders Bluesfest to pay 75% refund to stallholders over cancelled 2020 event
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has ordered the organisers of Bluesfest at Byron Bay to refund 75% of the fees paid by 11 stallholders for the cancelled 2020 festival....
Oct 22, 2021
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares for return to Melbourne stage
The Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is preparing to return to the stage in November, in line with the Victorian Government’s roadmap out of the...
Oct 22, 2021
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Looming fall of Evergrande symbolises current plight of Chinese economy
With Chinese real estate giant the Evergrande Group advising overnight that there is “no guarantee” that it can meet its US$305 billion debts, starting with a deadline on Monday...
Oct 22, 2021
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Melbourne International Jazz Festival unveils updated program and new national industry summit
Melbourne International Jazz Festival has revealed an updated program of more than 70 live performances and events as well as a major new national industry summit for jazz and...
Oct 21, 2021
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LPA calls for insurance and wage support in wake of industry revenue loss of $1.4 billion
With COVID-19 having wiped $1.4 billion from the live entertainment industry in 2020 - a 70% decline nationally - Live Performance Australia is calling for insurance and wage...
Oct 21, 2021
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ASM Global’s Geoff Donaghy selected for induction into US Event Industry Council’s Hall of Leaders
ASM Global’s Group Director of Convention Centres for the Asia Pacific region and ICC Sydney Chief Executive, Geoff Donaghy has been selected for induction into the United...
Oct 21, 2021
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OzAsia Festival offers free entertainment and immersive attractions
OzAsia Festival which runs from 21st October to 7th November.officially opens tonight in Adelaide with free entertainment on offer including the interactive inaugural Moon...
Oct 20, 2021
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Jim Kotsonis named Regional Vice President at Ticketmaster Asia Pacific
Looking to develop what it calls “immense growth opportunities”, global ticketing business Ticketmaster has appointed Jim Kotsonis to the newly created role of Regional Vice...
Oct 20, 2021
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Clients acknowledge Quayclean cleaners on Thank Your Cleaner Day
Quayclean’s clients and executive management have paid tribute to the company’s 2,200 strong workforce on Thank Your Cleaner Day™ praising their hard-working, frontline service...
Oct 19, 2021
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MODA DAO raises $5 million as it prepares for public token launch within music industry
MODA DAO, the first Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) - created to bridge the legacy music industry into the emerging Web3 entertainment world - has announced it has...
Oct 19, 2021
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Inaugural Executive Director appointed for newly formed organisation Music in the Regions
One of Australia’s leading cultural strategists - Janine Collins - has been appointed as the inaugural Executive Director of Music in the Regions, a newly formed independent...
Oct 19, 2021
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21 Sunshine Coast tourism operators nominated in Queensland awards
21 Sunshine Coast tourism operators nominated in Queensland awards The 2021 Queensland Tourism Awards has announced 21 Sunshine Coast tourism operator nominations - recognising...
Oct 18, 2021
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New screen studio site revealed for Cairns
A state-of-the-art film and TV studio complex is scheduled to be operational in Cairns from mid-2022. Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns will complement Screen Queensland Studios...
Oct 18, 2021
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Sydney receives multi-million dollar support to boost its COVID recovery
The City of Sydney has approved more than $3 million in support for projects that will boost Sydney’s COVID including more live music and cultural performances, pop-up theatre...
Oct 18, 2021
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2021 Royal Hobart Show to proceed
The Royal Hobart Show will proceed this week, starting on Thursday this week as a result of the three-day lockdown in southern Tasmania. Set to celebrate 200 years of...
Oct 18, 2021
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COVID impact sees Australian Government fund live music sector and leading arts organisations
To reactivate the live music sector and support the ongoing viability of arts organisations following the impacts of COVID, the Federal Government is delivering $2.5 million in...
Oct 18, 2021
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New funding announced to incentivise Newcastle venues to host live performances
As Newcastle emerges from lockdown, Council has announced the return of its ‘Locally Made and Played Grant’ program with funding available to showcase talented local artists and...
Oct 17, 2021
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Rolling Stone Australia Awards to return in 2022 with live music event series
Aiming to reunite the music industry following extended lockdowns, the Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia Awards will be back for a second year in 2022, with a star-studded...
Oct 17, 2021
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Bill to create Stadiums Tasmania agency tabled in Tasmanian Parliament
A Bill to establish the new Stadiums Tasmania venue management agency has been tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament. Initially Stadiums Tasmania is expected to assume...
Oct 15, 2021
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Live music sector continues call for national event insurance scheme
Australian musicians and concert promoters are maintaining their calls for governments to underwrite COVID cancellation insurance for live events. With event promoters and...
Oct 15, 2021
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