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Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena hosts biggest rock concert in China since the beginning of 2020
Chinese indie rock band Re-TROS (Rebuilding the Rights of Statues) have staged the biggest rock concert in China since the beginning of 2020 with 10,000 fans attending...
May 28, 2021
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Stadium Australia opens search for new naming rights partner
Stadium Australia - the showpiece stadium for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and home to many of Australia’s most memorable sport and entertainment moments - has...
May 28, 2021
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NIDA to host Australian Performing Arts Exchange in September
PAC Australia, organisers of the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX), have announced that the event will be staged at NIDA in Sydney from 6th to 10th September. Seen as...
May 28, 2021
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ASM Global to enhance venues’ 5G connectivity with new partnership
Facility management company ASM Global has moved to enhance connectivity at its international network of more than 300 venues with 5G technology after announcing a multi-year...
May 27, 2021
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Aiming to accelerate innovation and enhance customer success Ungerboeck and EventBooking announce merger
Ungerboeck and EventBooking, two leading software providers of event and venue management tools, have announced a merger that will enable the unified company to offer customers...
May 27, 2021
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Shanghai Disneyland trial enhancement of facial recognition technology
Shanghai Disney Resort is the latest Disney theme park to test facial recognition technology, after a similar trial at Magic Kingdom in Florida. Starting the trial operation...
May 26, 2021
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Embed provides integrated cashless solutions to Zone Out Arcade Nelson Bay
Embed, a global leader in the supply of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry, has provided integrated cashless solutions to Zone Out Arcade...
May 26, 2021
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Carriageworks presents dynamic music program as part of VIVID Sydney 2021
Sydney's mult-art precinct Carriageworks, has today announced a culturally diverse, contemporary music program to enliven the precinct as part of Vivid Sydney 2021, from 19th...
May 25, 2021
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Program unveiled for VIVID Sydney 2021
Vivid Sydney 2021 will see Sydney transformed from Friday 6th August to Saturday 28th August - with more than 200 events celebrating the City's diversity, resilience, Aboriginal...
May 25, 2021
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Bega Shire cinema recovers with help from Business Support Group
The Picture Show Man twin cinemas in Merimbula has received assistance from the Business Support Group to help in its recovery from the impact of both bushfires and COVID-19....
May 24, 2021
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Live music venues in Sydney and NSW to receive government financial boost
162 live music venues - 85 in Sydney and 77 in regional NSW - are to receive an injection of funds through the NSW Government’s $24 million Live Music Support Package. The...
May 24, 2021
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Consortium selected to develop and operate new indoor arena in Osaka
A consortium consisting of the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) along with the Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development and Kanden Realty & Development has been selected to...
May 23, 2021
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Sydney Fringe Festival announces new hubs and initiatives for 2021
Following a successful digital season in 2020, the Sydney Fringe Festival returns this year with hubs and new initiatives activated from 1st – 30th September 2021, including the...
May 19, 2021
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Federal Government allocates new emergency funding to leading arts organisations
The Sydney Theatre Company and Opera Australia are the latest recipients to share in more than $3 million under the Federal Government’s $35 million COVID-19 Arts Sustainability...
May 19, 2021
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Midnight Oil to headline Bluesfest’s rescheduled festival in October
Bluesfest has today announced their festival has been rescheduled for the October long weekend (Friday 1st to Monday 4th October) with Midnight Oil headlining opening night...
May 19, 2021
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Christchurch opts for one-day, one-venue Go Live music festival
The Christchurch music festival - 'Go Live' - is returning in 2021 but will take on a one-day format on Saturday 24th July at the Christchurch Town Hall. After the inaugural...
May 18, 2021
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Sydney Film Festival returns to cinemas in August
The Sydney Film Festival will become one of the first major festivals in the world to return to cinemas when it premieres its much anticipated 68th Edition from Wednesday 18th...
May 17, 2021
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Ungerboeck to host online summit on local government digitisation and community engagement
Leading events software supplier Ungerboeck will this week be hosting an event that will see the sharing of experiences on how to lead a successful digital transformation of...
May 16, 2021
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium to glow as part of new Sydney Solstice winter event
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium will transform into a night-time playground for adults - SEA LIFE GLOW - as part of the new Sydney Solstice winter event. Taking place on 10th, 11th,...
May 16, 2021
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras launch new event
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras are launching a new event - Mardi Gras Pride Weekender - taking place over Friday 18th - Saturday 19th June 2021 at Sydney venue The Metro...
May 16, 2021
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Registrations open for EVANZ Mid-Year Conference in Auckland
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) is encouraging members to be part of its mid-year conference, being held on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th June...
May 14, 2021
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Village Roadshow announces new investment in Gold Coast theme parks
Backed by support from the Queensland Government, Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today announced a major investment in new attractions for its Gold Coast attractions. The...
May 14, 2021
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Timaru District Council releases concept design for Theatre Royal and museum project
Timaru District Council’s project to develop a new museum and a renewed theatre has reached another major milestone with the sign off of concept designs. Council signed off on...
May 13, 2021
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Kayo Sports uses Amazon Web Services to deliver personalised subscriber experiences
Amazon Web Services, Inc. has revealed that multi-sports streaming service and content aggregator Kayo Sports is continuing to leverage its technology to deliver video content...
May 13, 2021
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