News: Entertainment
Funlab named as an official partner of Community Rugby for 2025
Rugby Australia has advised that Funlab, a premier creator of competitive socialising experiences, has signed on as an official partner of Community Rugby for 2025. FunLab...
Mar 28, 2025
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Uni SA study shows regional live music venues experiencing burnout
Stress and burnout are a familiar feeling among regional live music venue operators that are struggling to ensure access to audiences and fairly pay artists, according to a...
Mar 27, 2025
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Key metrics experience significant gains for NBL 2024/25 Season
The National Basketball League (NBL) has marked another historic Hungry Jack's Season of growth with several key metrics experiencing significant gains in attendance, broadcast,...
Mar 27, 2025
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Co-Chief Executive model not sustainable for Theatre Network Australia
The Board of Theatre Network Australia has advised of the mutual agreement in December 2024, between the Co-Chief Executives, Erica McCalman and Joshua Lowe and the TNA Board...
Mar 27, 2025
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Volunteers help Woodfordia convert containers into conservation
Woodfordia, a not-for-profit, community-driven organisation that hosts the Woodford Folk Festival, is converting waste into trees thanks to dedicated volunteers at the Festival...
Mar 27, 2025
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Sydney Festival welcomes arts advocate Simon Chan to its Board of Directors
Sydney Festival has appointed Simon Chan to its Board of Directors. As a highly respected architect, gallerist, and champion of multicultural engagement, Chan brings extensive...
Mar 26, 2025
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ASM Global’s Harvey Lister ‘disappointed’ at exclusion of Brisbane Arena project from 2032 Games venue proposals
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's announcement that plans for venues to host events at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics will not include the Brisbane Live/Arena...
Mar 25, 2025
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Inaugural ARIA Innovator explores most pressing shifts facing the Australian Music industry
The inaugural ARIA Innovator ended today at the State Library of NSW having brought together artists, managers, executives, founders, and thinkers to talk seriously about the...
Mar 25, 2025
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MENALAC Chief Executive conclave looks at shaping the future of attractions
With the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s attractions and entertainment industry poised for strong growth - expansion driven by major investments - the Middle East...
Mar 24, 2025
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24/7 Software launches GlobalCommand to enhance operations for multi-venue organisations
24/7 Software, a leader in cloud-based venue operations and safety management software, has launched ‘GlobalCommand’ - an innovative platform that redefines how Global Security...
Mar 24, 2025
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Parkes Shire Council unable to continue funding Trundle ABBA Festival
Parkes Shire Council recognises the popularity of the Trundle ABBA Festival, however due to increasing financial constraints and many competing essential service areas, Council...
Mar 24, 2025
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Curtain comes down for Fremantle Theatre Company
The Fremantle Theatre Company FTC), a cornerstone of Fremantle’s arts community, has announced that it will cease operations following the conclusion of its lease at Victoria...
Mar 24, 2025
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SoundCloud, Ticketmaster and Universe partner to help artists to easily create, ticket and share live shows
Aiming to help artists ‘get fans’ and ‘get paid’, SoundCloud has partnered with Ticketmaster and Universe, Ticketmaster’s self-serve event ticketing and marketing platform, to...
Mar 24, 2025
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Madame Tussauds Singapore opens new immersive and interactive experience
Madame Tussauds Singapore's new experience - ‘Images of Singapore’ - is offering guests the opportunity to interact with four new AI digital humans including Sir Stamford...
Mar 24, 2025
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New Entertainment Precincts unveiled for western Sydney
Burwood and Fairfield councils, located in Sydney’s west, have committed to establish NSW's next Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP). The state's first ever Special...
Mar 23, 2025
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Speculation mounts over Brisbane 2032 venues review panel recommendations
With the Queensland Government’s 100-day review into infrastructure for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics set to announce its delivery plan on Tuesday this week, media outlets...
Mar 22, 2025
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American Express tourism trends report live events as a significant factor in travel
American Express’ newly released 2025 Global Travel Trends Report, has revealed that more than three-quarters of Australians are looking to travel in 2025 and that nearly half...
Mar 22, 2025
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Marriott Bonvoy partners with Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park
Aimed at promoting the development of sports, culture and tourism in Hong Kong, Marriott Bonvoy - Marriott International's award-winning travel loyalty program - has this week...
Mar 21, 2025
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Australian recorded music industry posts sixth consecutive year of growth
Newly released data from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) shows the Australian recorded music industry posted its sixth consecutive year of growth in 2024,...
Mar 20, 2025
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IMBA Theatre to be first Singapore venue dedicated to large-scale, immersive experiences
Set to open in December 2025, a new venue from Immersive Media Based Arts (IMBA) will be the latest attraction at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, merging technology, art, and...
Mar 20, 2025
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms financial backing for new Brisbane Arena
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being reported as having reaffirmed the Federal Government’s $2.5 billion funding commitment for a new indoor arena in Brisbane....
Mar 19, 2025
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The rise in popularity of ‘sauna-tainment’ and modern bathhouses
Saunas, while having been around for thousands of years, are currently enjoying a renaissance - becoming increasingly paired with other forms of entertainment where sauna...
Mar 19, 2025
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Village Roadshow Australia 'not impacted' by Village Roadshow Entertainment Group's USA bankruptcy filing
The Australian-based Village Roadshow Group (VRG) has released a statement advising that is not impacted by the USA-based Village Roadshow Entertainment Group’s (VREG)...
Mar 19, 2025
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Newly opened Kai Tak Stadium to host Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025 tournament
Hong Kong’s newly opened 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium is hosting the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2025 sporting spectacle being held from 28th to 30th March. The Hong Kong...
Mar 19, 2025
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