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PMY Group acquires US-based consulting and design services business WJHW
Technology advisory, investment and delivery company PMY Group has acquired US-based consulting and design services firm Wrightson, Johnson, Haddon & Williams, Inc. (WJHW) in...
Apr 20, 2021
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Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena named Venue of the Year at The Middle East Event Awards
Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena has received international recognition for its live entertainment excellence, being named ‘Venue of the Year’ award win at the annual Middle East Event...
Apr 19, 2021
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Tributes paid to long-serving theatre professional Richard Sutherland
Hamilton City Council has announced the death of Richard Sutherland - a theatre technician and trained electrician who worked for its various theatres and event venues divisions...
Apr 19, 2021
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World's largest dragon kite unveiled at the 38th Weifang International Kite Festival
With the debut of the world's largest 280-metre-long dragon kite at the Weifang Binhai International Kite Flying Field, the 38th Weifang International Kite Festival opened on...
Apr 19, 2021
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Stagecenta launches free theatre app
Theatre show guide and ticketing platform StageCenta, has claimed an industry first after rolling out its nationwide free theatre app. The app, which will feature all shows...
Apr 19, 2021
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Sydney Fringe activates historic venue with Fringe HQ Newtown program
Sydney Fringe has today announced the initial program for their new pop-up venue Fringe HQ Newtown featuring eight new works - including three world premieres, three Sydney...
Apr 18, 2021
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Self-guided immersive experience unveiled in Melbourne
As Melbourne continues its post-pandemic reactivation and with thousands of children having visited during the school holidays, the CBD is the central character in the...
Apr 16, 2021
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Returning to full capacity operations sees Perth’s Optus Stadium and RAC Arena look to recruit
The return of Perth’s major venues to 100% capacity means that Optus Stadium and RAC Arena are on the lookout for staff. With crowd limits scrapped across Western Australia,...
Apr 16, 2021
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Powderfinger bandmates lead call condemning Queensland Government’s ‘double standard’ on venue capacities for sport and live music
Powderfinger bandmates Bernard Fanning and John Collins are leading a petition calling on Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to treat live music the same way the state...
Apr 16, 2021
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Outback Music Trail launched in Queensland
The Queensland Music Trail has been launched with State Government funding of $250,000 and will see musicians travel through outback Queensland in June and July for the very...
Apr 15, 2021
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Historic balconies at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre to be restored
Historic balconies at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre are to be restored complementing other improvements from the past few years, including upgrading the orchestra pit, box...
Apr 14, 2021
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Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into tourism and events support hears plea to save ‘industry in crisis’
The Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Support for the Tourism and Events Sectors has begun with Simon Thewlis, from Save Victorian Events, appearing alongside ShowTech’s Tiny...
Apr 14, 2021
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Canberra International Music Festival performs at Kambri
As part of the 2021 Canberra International Music Festival, musicians from across Australia will be performing at Kambri this April and May. Kambri at ANU is located in...
Apr 14, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park Ranger marks 60,000th show
Australian Reptile Park ‘Ranger Mick’ today officially marks his 60,000th show performed at the Park. From the two reptile shows, feeding Elvis the crocodile, koala talks,...
Apr 13, 2021
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Adelaide Cabaret Festival unveils 2021 program
South Australia’s popular winter event, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, returns in June and is shining the spotlight on Australia’s best, brightest, and boldest performers, with the...
Apr 12, 2021
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AGB Events deliver Parrtjima Festival including travelling light installation
Working as the Creative Directors and Producers of the 2021 Parrtjima Festival, AGB Events, produced and delivered a travelling installation on The Ghan for NT Tourism. The Ghan...
Apr 12, 2021
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Destination NSW appoints new Festival Director for Vivid Sydney 2021
Destination NSW has appointed creative leader, Gill Minervini, as the new Festival Director for this year's Vivid Sydney. Minervini brings over two decades of experience as a...
Apr 12, 2021
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Failure to secure insurance see Australia’s last circus with exotic animals move to retire its lions and monkeys
Australia’s ongoing insurance crisis has caused Stardust Circus, Australia’s last travelling circus with exotic animals, to move to retire its performing lions and monkeys....
Apr 12, 2021
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NSW Premier 'considering' new inquest into fatal Luna Park Ghost Train fire
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is reported to be "considering" a new inquest into the fatal Luna Park Ghost Train fire of 1979 following the presentation of fresh evidence in an...
Apr 10, 2021
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International Federation to celebrate World Circus Day
The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque has announced that it will celebrate international circus arts around the world on 17th April. Launched in 2010, World Circus Day has grown...
Apr 8, 2021
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Victorian Government raises Coronavirus capacity limits for concerts, gyms, sporting venues, cinemas and museums
The Victoria Government is to allow 100% seated indoor and outdoor capacity for entertainment, cultural and sporting venues up to a maximum of 1,000 patrons per space as of...
Apr 8, 2021
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Vivaticket Australia rolls out ‘Dine and Discover’ integration
Vivaticket Australia has announced that its ‘Dine and Discover’ integration has sold over $30,000 worth of tickets in its first week of activation. The Dine and Discover...
Apr 8, 2021
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NSW Police resist new inquiry into 1979 Luna Park ghost train fire
NSW Police will not open a fresh inquiry into the tragic 1979 Luna Park Ghost Train fire, despite new revelations in an ABC investigation and an allegation that the senior...
Apr 8, 2021
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Clip ‘n climb launches its Champion’s series
International recreational climbing operator Clip ‘n Climb has launched its Champion’s Series - a set of three new walls based on each Olympic discipline: Lead, Bouldering and...
Apr 7, 2021
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