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NSW Budget allocates funds for Hunter Park sporting and entertainment precinct
City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government’s budget allocation of $6.7 million for a significant urban renewal proposal to transform 63 hectares surrounding McDonald...
Jun 23, 2021
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IAAPA Expo Asia to offer expanded learning opportunities
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that its IAAPA Expo Asia 2021 will feature an education conference with expert speakers...
Jun 22, 2021
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Western Australian Government supports events industry with safety nets
The Western Australian Government is providing a $4 million boost for the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia to hold the 2021 Perth Royal Show. while also expanding...
Jun 22, 2021
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Vaccines to play a key role in leisure industry recovery
Given the impact of COVID-19 over the past 15 months on all areas of the leisure industry, the move towards industry recovery is surely happening too slowly. Ongoing outbreaks...
Jun 19, 2021
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Te Pae Christchurch launches recruitment drive for 100 new staff members
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is on the hunt for around 100 new staff members to join its team ahead of the centre’s opening in October. The Centre commenced its largest...
Jun 17, 2021
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ASM Global and Ticketmaster expand international strategic partnership
ASM Global has announced an extension of their agreement with Ticketmaster to continue serving industry-leading digital ticketing technologies to many of ASM’s premiere North...
Jun 17, 2021
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Dark Mofo festival has government support but creative director questions event’s future
The City of Hobart and Tasmanian Government are once again lending its support to the Dark Mofo festival in 2021 however Dark Mofo's creative director Leigh Carmichael has...
Jun 17, 2021
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New trust to drive return of major musical theatre productions to Wellington
A new trust has been created to drive the return of major musical theatre productions to Wellington. Created by chairwoman Sandy Brewer and three other trustees - Sue Windsor,...
Jun 16, 2021
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Bell Shakespeare to revive popular 2020 production of Hamlet
Bell Shakespeare’s 2020 production of Hamlet which received rave reviews before closing only one-and-a-half weeks after opening due to the COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney, will be...
Jun 16, 2021
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Sunshine Coast live music venue owner critical of inconsistent COVID-19 safety rules
The owner of the NightQuarter live music venue on the Sunshine Coast has criticised Queensland Health's move to shut it down over alleged COVID-19 safety breaches citing...
Jun 16, 2021
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Actor Russell Crowe announces $400 million plan for film studio complex in Coffs Harbour
Plans for a major movie production studio in Coffs Harbour - to be financed by a group including Oscar winning actor and local resident Russell Crowe - have been announced...
Jun 15, 2021
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Queensland authorities shut down Sunshine Coast entertainment venue over ‘repeated’ health breaches
Health authorities in Queensland have shut down the NightQuarter entertainment precinct on the Sunshine Coast, saying there had been “repeated breaches” of Coronavirus...
Jun 15, 2021
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Over 1100 Australians recognised in 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours list
The Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List has recognised 1,190 Australians with ballet star David McAllister among five people to receive the highest honour, being appointed as a...
Jun 15, 2021
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New partnership to see renaming of Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena
A new partnership between Hamilton City Council and a local business will see the 6000-seat Claudelands Arena renamed as the Globox Arena later this year. Set to commence in...
Jun 14, 2021
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Harvey Lister recognised for a lifetime dedication to tourism and events in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list
Harvey Lister, Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global (Asia Pacific), has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2021...
Jun 14, 2021
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QPAC’S John Kotzas recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has acknowledged the recognition of its Chief Executive, John Kotzas in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List as a Member of the...
Jun 13, 2021
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New festival spotlights country town Cunnamulla
The new Cunnamulla Fella Roundup Festival will be a four-day celebration of country spirit spotlighting the famous country town of just 1,200 people, some 780km west of Brisbane...
Jun 13, 2021
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21st Adelaide Cabaret Festival opened with sold out event
The 21st Adelaide Cabaret Festival kicked off last night with the sold-out red-carpet event, The Variety Gala at Adelaide Festival Centre’s Festival Theatre. Olivier and Tony...
Jun 12, 2021
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TEG MJR expands with acquisition of two London music venues
TEG has advised that its UK subsidiary TEG MJR has acquired two of London’s best-loved live music venues, XOYO and the Camden Assembly, with plans to reopen both venues on 21st...
Jun 11, 2021
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Skyline Attractions brings Ferris Wheel to Darwin’s Stokes Hill Wharf
Darwin Waterfront Corporation is welcoming Skyline Attractions’ observation Ferris Wheel to Stokes Hill Wharf from 11th June to October. Northern Territory Minister for...
Jun 10, 2021
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Canterbury Multi-Use Arena noise management rules ready for Ministerial approval
Christchurch City Council has advised that planning rule changes to manage the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena (CMUA) noise during concerts and large events will be sent for...
Jun 10, 2021
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MyState Bank Arena branding for venue at the heart of Tasmanian entertainment and sport
In advance of the completion of the $56 million upgrade to the Derwent Entertainment Centre, in progress at Glenorchy, it has been announced that the venue renamed as the...
Jun 10, 2021
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Scenic World offers new illuminating outdoor night experience
Scenic World is offering its first ever outdoor evening experience – ‘Light Up the Night’ which will illuminate the night sky with a Disco Skyway. Light Up the Night commences...
Jun 9, 2021
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Lockdown easing allows brothels to reopen in regional Victoria under same terms as gyms, aquatic facilities and entertainment venues
Melbourne will have its lockdown measures eased as of Thursday night, with the Victorian Government today announcing that with the state had recorded just one new case of...
Jun 9, 2021
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