News: Entertainment
ASM Global APAC appoints new General Manager at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena
ASM Global APAC has announced that Coca-Cola Arena’s Mark Jan Kar will be promoted to the new role of General Manager as part of a restructure following the recent resignation...
May 13, 2021
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VMA welcomes New Board Members
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has announced the appointment of the results of its 2021 Board Election, with the elections having sought to fill four Active...
May 13, 2021
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Shepparton Riverlinks advises patrons to avoid ticket scalping risks
Shepparton performing arts venue Riverlinks is advising music and entertainment lovers to purchase their tickets through authorised selling channels in order to not be...
May 12, 2021
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Australian Event Awards return with entries open, updated categories and new initiatives
Entries have opened for the 2021 Australian Event Awards with changes to the awards to reflect the Industry as it is in 2021 with news ways to acknowledge all entrants - rather...
May 11, 2021
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Ticket Rocket creditors told to look to banks for chargebacks on unredeemed tickets
Creditors of failed New Zealand ticket company Ticket Rocket have been advised to contact their bank or credit card issuer to see if they are eligible for a chargeback from...
May 11, 2021
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World eSports League unveiled in South Korea
The World eSports League (WSL), a brand-new global esports event hosted by Technoblood eSports (TB eSports) has been unveiled in the South Korean capital of Seoul. Revealing its...
May 10, 2021
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OneMusic Australia highlights the importance of music to the dining experience
Following national research showing just 4% of restaurant reviews mention music, OneMusic Australia is calling for restaurant reviewers to take a leadership stance on the entire...
May 10, 2021
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Dreamworld’s Steel Taipan rollercoaster reaches new construction milestone
Construction of Dreamworld’s Steel Taipan triple launch rollercoaster has reached a new milestone with the top of the ride’s fully inverted loop installed, tunnel announced and...
May 10, 2021
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Artists question record-breaking crowd for Brisbane's Super Rugby AU final
Rugby Australia has announced that Saturday’s final of its Super Rugby AU tournament welcomed the biggest crowd for a domestic rugby match in Australian in almost 20 years, as...
May 10, 2021
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Tenpin Bowling Australia announces new organisation leaders
Tenpin Bowling Australia has announced the appointment of Rohan O’Neill to the position of Chief Executive and Damien Smith to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer...
May 10, 2021
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Planning underway for first season at Goulburn Performing Arts Centre
Planning is underway for the inaugural 2022 season of performance at Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, with the selection of shows to include musical theatre, dance, opera,...
May 9, 2021
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ASM Global welcomes the return of senior venue industry HR executive Rebecca Barry
ASM Global (Asia Pacific) Chairman and Chief Executive Harvey Lister today announced that Rebecca Barry will take up the role of Director, People and Culture for ASM Global’s...
May 7, 2021
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Bassinthegrass 2021 prepares to welcome 14,000 music fans
Bassinthegrass 2021 is set to welcome its biggest crowd to-date with 14,000 music fans heading to Darwin’s Mindil Beach on 15th May to enjoy one of Australia’s first large-scale...
May 7, 2021
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WOW Festival to showcase artistic talent of women in Western Queensland
The Women of the World (WOW) Festival to be held in Western Queensland in June and July will showcase artistic talent from communities including Charleville and Longreach....
May 7, 2021
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Upgraded Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre to reopen with variety of events and performances
The upgraded Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre is poised to reopen on Monday 10th May 2021 with an immediate start to the venue’s busy programme of events and theatre...
May 6, 2021
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Creative New Zealand partners with 2021 Australian Performing Arts Market
Through its Global Wayfinding Programme (GWP), Creative New Zealand has announced that it is to partner with this month’s Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM). With the GWP...
May 6, 2021
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21 live music venues across Queensland receive government funding
The Queensland Government is providing $1.3 million in funding to 21 live music venues across Queensland, providing an important boost to the sector following the impacts of...
May 6, 2021
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Refurbished Cairns Convention Centre to reopen with impressive events calendar
The refurbished Cairns Convention Centre is to reopen next week with an impressive events calendar including performances from the Ten Tenors, comedy trio Sooshi Mango and Guy...
May 6, 2021
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Embed partners with Dreamworld Gamesite to provide integrated cashless business solution
Embed, a leader of the cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement and entertainment industries, has partnered with Dreamworld Gamesite to provide their...
May 5, 2021
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Events company Stagekings uses COVID to springboard new business
With the live event and festival industry halted since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, major events staging company Stagekings to the opportunity to begin constructing...
May 5, 2021
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Live Performance Australia announces presentation of 2020 Helpmann Industry Achievement Awards
Despite Live Performance Australia having announced last week that this year’s Helpmann Awards would not go ahead, four Australians are today being honoured with Industry...
May 4, 2021
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Sydney Opera House announces Honeywell as first Global Goals partner
The Sydney Opera House has named US-based multinational Honeywell as the first partner in its Global Goals sustainability, diversity and inclusion initiative. Having, in October...
May 4, 2021
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Sport and entertainment agency Gemba announce head of data and analytics appointment amid team expansion
Sport and entertainment agency Gemba has appointed experienced strategy, technology and data executive Mark Zucco as its new Divisional Manager - Data and Analytics. Zucco will...
May 4, 2021
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IOC launches into esports and gaming
The International Olympic Committee is launching into the world of esports and gaming with their inaugural Olympic Virtual Series which includes International Federations and...
May 3, 2021
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