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Australian Theatre Community enthusiastically welcomes release of STAGECENTA App
Australian theatre show guide and theatre ticketing platform, STAGECENTA have officially released their industry first, nationwide free mobile Theatre App to help close the gap...
Apr 7, 2021
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The Ghan transformed into spectacular moving artwork to integrate Parrtjima festival
Designed to creatively integrate the Parrtjima festival into one of the unique Northern Territory holiday experiences, Tourism Northern Territory in collaboration with NT Major...
Apr 6, 2021
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Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre due to reopen with renovated cafe and new lighting and audio systems
The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre upgrade is on schedule to reopen in May with a renovated Encore Café and Bar; new theatre lighting, audio systems and audiovisual upgrades;...
Apr 6, 2021
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Utopia Corporation delivers membership program to unifiy Phuket business community
Utopia Corporation - Phuket’s pioneering property developer and hospitality company - is uniting the island’s business community with the launch of Club Utopia - an attractive...
Apr 6, 2021
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Embed initiatives help with amusement sector recovery
Embed, a global leader in the supply of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry, is helping the sector recover with a range of initiatives...
Apr 5, 2021
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Bluesfest cancellation to cost more than $10 million in losses
Australia's peak arts and entertainment industry body, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has suggested that the cancellation of Bluesfest will result in more than $10 million in...
Apr 2, 2021
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Save Victorian Events highlight Bluesfest cancellation as confirmation of need for Governments to back event cancellation insurance
Industry group Save Victorian Events has highlighted the cancellation of Bluesfest as further confirmation of the need for Governments to back an event cancellation insurance...
Apr 2, 2021
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LPA calls for emergency Business Interruption Fund after government directive shuts down Bluesfest
Following yesterday’s NSW Government directive to shut down Bluesfest 2021, Live Performance Australia - the arts and entertainment industry peak body - has today again called...
Apr 1, 2021
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New Oracle survey highlights fan sentiment towards stadia reopenings
A survey conducted by Untold Insights in January 2021 on behalf of Oracle Food and Beverage, polled 3,000 consumers in the US, United Kingdom and Australia on their sentiment...
Mar 31, 2021
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COVID-19 case sees NSW Health Minister cancel Byron Bay Bluesfest
Byron Bay's Bluesfest has been cancelled for the second year running after a local COVID-19 infection was discovered overnight. Discovery of the case has seen NSW Minister for...
Mar 31, 2021
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MYOB survey reveals the benefits of live art events to the hospitality sector
A new survey of more than 3,000 Australian consumers from leading business platform, MYOB, reveals that almost half (49%) would eat a meal from a café or restaurant before or...
Mar 31, 2021
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Sydney’s new planning rules aim to revitalise $4 billion night-time economy
The City of Sydney’s planning proposal to boost Sydney’s night-time economy and create more opportunities for creative and cultural activities has been approved. Under the new...
Mar 30, 2021
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Vivaticket Australia celebrates successful 2020 and progresses with new developments in 2021
Despite the challenges of 2020, the year for Vivaticket Australia and its leading Ticketing and CRM solution was one of much success, triumph and tenacity. Vivaticket continued...
Mar 30, 2021
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Dogs in the Park event features at the Sydney Family Show
The Dogs in the Park event headlines festivities at The Sydney Family Show on Sunday, 18th April 2021 at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park. From dog competitions, market...
Mar 30, 2021
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Quayclean shares COVIDSafe plan for 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show
With the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show set to employ enhanced hygiene and safety protocols, Quayclean Australia has advised that it will deploy over 400 cleaning staff,...
Mar 29, 2021
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Stadia keen to recruit new staff
With sectors of the industry recovering and operators in some areas experiencing challenges in recruiting staff, major venues including Sydney’s Stadium Australia, McDonald...
Mar 28, 2021
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Timezone's refurbished Robina FEC will offer multiple entertainment options
Entertainment destination, Timezone, has announced that Zone Bowling - an FEC landmark in the Robina community for over ten years - will reopen its doors on Saturday 3rd April...
Mar 26, 2021
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Federal Government announces $20 million relief package for independent cinemas
The Federal Government’s support for arts and entertainment has seen it announce $20 million in funds to assist independent cinema operators. Announced today following...
Mar 26, 2021
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Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 announces Marriott Bonvoy and YouTube as Platinum Sponsors
Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 has announced global brands Marriott Bonvoy and YouTube as their first sponsoring partners - pledging their Platinum Level support for the largest...
Mar 25, 2021
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Support Act welcomes new Federal Government funding for COVID services
The Board and staff of arts charity Support Act have welcome the additional $10 million in funding support announced by Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Federal Minister...
Mar 25, 2021
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Music stars and industry stakeholders pay tribute at Michael Gudinski's state memorial
Music stars including Kylie Minogue, Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes and Ed Sheeran along with industry stakeholders have paid tribute to the life of Michael Gudinski at his state...
Mar 25, 2021
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DARKFIELD SÉANCE supernatural experience returns to Sydney
Darkfield’s SÉANCE – an immersive installation in which guests are engulfed in complete darkness and placed in a supernatural experience - makes its long-awaited return to...
Mar 25, 2021
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Federal Government announces $135 million in funding for live entertainment
Following on from arts and entertainment industry representatives lobbying the Federal Government in Canberra this week, new support for the cultural and creative sector has...
Mar 25, 2021
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Live performance and entertainment bodies welcome Federal Government’s funding extension
Live Performance Australia (LPA) and the Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) have this morning welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $135 million in funding for...
Mar 25, 2021
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