News: Entertainment
Inconsistent capacity rules between entertainment and sport inflict further damage on live music
Live music and events across Australia are being impacted by inconsistent capacity limits with concern that while sporting venues can now operate at full - or near-full -...
May 3, 2021
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Thousands enjoy opening of Canterbury’s new Selwyn Sports Centre
Thousands of people attended the launch of Canterbury’s largest indoor sports centre yesterday, with the 8,000 metre² Selwyn Sports Centre being officially opened by cricketing...
May 2, 2021
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Warrnambool's Lighthouse Theatre reveals major sound upgrade
A new $250,000 sound system has replaced the 39-year-old set-up installed at Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre. Replacing a system installed as part of the original Warrnambool...
Apr 29, 2021
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Darkfield’s popular multi-sensory experiences return to Perth Cultural Centre
Darkfield’s highly popular multi-sensory immersive experiences, FLIGHT and COMA are returning for a limited run at Perth Cultural Centre following their Fringe World season...
Apr 28, 2021
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LPA cancels 2021 Helpmann Awards
With the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency and its impact on live performance venues and productions across the country, LIve Performance Australia today regretfully...
Apr 28, 2021
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2021 program released for Adelaide Guitar Festival’s inaugural annual event
For its first-ever annual event, Adelaide Guitar Festival is bringing together some of Australia’s best guitarists in a thrilling mix of local talent and visiting musicians with...
Apr 27, 2021
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High demand for Sunshine Coast’s venues
The Sunshine Coast Council has highlighted that its owned and operated Venue 114, is in high demand and has thrived based on its ability to accommodate a diverse range of events...
Apr 27, 2021
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Esports cup to be held for first time in Greater Hamilton
The Australian Esports League are bringing their Esports Cup to Greater Hamilton on 29th and 30th May as part of Southern Grampians Shire Council’s Event Attraction Program for...
Apr 27, 2021
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MKTG Sport + Entertainment Sponsorship Survey now live online
Sports and entertainment marketing and operations business MKTG has announced that their sponsorship survey - the 2021 Frontier survey questionnaire - is now live online, and...
Apr 27, 2021
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Consortium announced to build new Aichi Arena on Japan’s Honshu Island
The Aichi Prefecture on Japan’s Honshu Island and the Aichi Smart Arena Group have announced the signing of a project agreement for the construction and operation of the new...
Apr 27, 2021
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Sydney’s refurbished Theatre Royal to reopen from September
Sydney’s newly refurbished Theatre Royal will reopen in September with the Australian premiere of the award-winning Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill as its first production....
Apr 26, 2021
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Grants offered to support Wollongong’s live music and community events
Wollongong City Council is offering two different grants - Live Music Grant and Community Event Grant - to bring vibrance, excitement and colour to their city through live music...
Apr 26, 2021
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Under the Southern Stars festival 2021 cancelled over COVID-19 vaccine rollout delays
Organisers of the Australian music festival - Under the Southern Stars - have cancelled this year’s event for the second year running and have issued a statement about the...
Apr 26, 2021
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More than 50,000 fans attend first-ever concert at Auckland's Eden Park
Eden Park made history last night, hosting its first concert and the largest live music event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. SIX60 performed to a sold-out crowd of...
Apr 25, 2021
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2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomes 800,000 attendees over its 12 days
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has revealed remarkable attendance levels for the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show, welcoming 800,000 people to the event over its 12 days -...
Apr 23, 2021
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Perth's snap three-day lockdown sees closure of aquatic centres, gyms and theatres while sport to proceed without fans
The Western Australian Government’s announcement of a snap three-day lockdown for the Perth and the Peel region means that events will not be held and facilities will be closed...
Apr 23, 2021
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Adelaide’s General Admission Events falls into liquidation
Adelaide festival organiser, General Admission Events, which provided hospitality services, including staff and bar operations, to national festivals Groovin’ The Moo, FOMO,...
Apr 22, 2021
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Fernwood Fitness Woden launches Clubbercise classes
ACT gym Fernwood Fitness Woden has advised that it has launched Clubbercise dance classes as part of its exercise programs. Unveiled last Friday, Fernwood Fitness Woden advised...
Apr 22, 2021
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accesso Live Entertainment Industry Guide aids operators in staging their comeback
With live entertainment operators and venues facing a range of challenges in determining how and when to reopen, technology solutions provider accesso has created a free,...
Apr 22, 2021
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AALARA’s first Roadshow event addresses key industry issues with update on moves to establish discretionary mutual fund
The first in a series of three industry Roadshow events presented by the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has seen presentations and discussions...
Apr 22, 2021
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Vivaticket Australia welcomes The Events Centre Caloundra as a new valued client
Vivaticket has welcomed The Events Centre, Caloundra as their most recent Australian client of their renowned Ticketing and CRM solution. Based on the Sunshine Coast, The Events...
Apr 22, 2021
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Ardent Leisure promotes Greg Yong as Theme Park Division Chief Executive
Ardent Leisure Group has announced the appointment of Greg Yong, its current Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive of its theme parks and attractions division. Yong will...
Apr 21, 2021
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Bluesfest named finalist for ‘Music Festival of the Decade’ by Pollstar
Pollstar has named Bluesfest as a finalist for ‘Music Festival of the Decade’ - the only Australian festival, event or venue to be nominated for this award, which celebrates...
Apr 21, 2021
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Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular announces full program at Boonah Showground
The Clydesdale horse breed – known as the ‘gentle giants of the horse world’ will be celebrated at the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular – held at Queensland’s Boonah Showground...
Apr 20, 2021
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