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2021 Adelaide Festival beats box office target
Despite reduced venue capacity and other challenges posed by COVID-19, she 2021 Adelaide Festival sold almost 61,000 tickets and achieved a box office income of more than $3.7...
Mar 16, 2021
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VMA announces Ungerboeck as new Association Partner
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has announced Ungerboeck as its newest Association Partner. The partnership will see Ungerboeck provide the event management...
Mar 15, 2021
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Eden Park announces SIX60 as headliners of its first concert
Eden Park has announced that New Zealand act SIX60 will be the first ever band to play in concert at the Auckland venue. With Eden Park las month permitted to host a limited...
Mar 14, 2021
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Newcastle’s live music sector benefits from additional funding
Newcastle’s live music industry is continuing to receive support from the City of Newcastle with a further $20,000 injection - encouraging gigs during the upcoming bumper event...
Mar 14, 2021
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Stadiums Queensland chooses Aruba to deliver a Wi-Fi experience at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Stadiums Queensland has today advised that it has chosen Aruba to make Queensland Country Bank Stadium the most technically comprehensive stadium in Queensland offering...
Mar 14, 2021
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Tasmanian Government called upon to re-assess COVID-19 restrictions for theatre sector
The Tasmanian Government is being called upon to re-assess its COVID-19 restrictions for the struggling theatre industry. Tasmanian Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative...
Mar 14, 2021
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Fremantle to deliver carnival attractions for April school holidays
The City of Fremantle is delivering - This is Funmantle - a seaside family-friendly attraction of favourite carnival rides for the April school holidays - from Saturday 10th...
Mar 14, 2021
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Broken Hill secures NSW's largest outback music event
The inaugural Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash to be held from 19th to 21st August 2021, will be the largest music and camping festival to be hosted in outback NSW in which some of...
Mar 12, 2021
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No relief for events and venues in Federal Government’s post JobKeeper package
With the Federal Government announcing its $1.2 billion tourism sector support package yesterday, the events, live music, live performance and venues sectors have been given no...
Mar 12, 2021
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Sydney Tower Eye commences 40th anniversary with LEGO exhibition
To commence its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Sydney Tower Eye is hosting the LEGO® Brickman Cities exhibition powered by LEGO® City from 26th March 2021. Created by LEGO®...
Mar 11, 2021
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Federal Court allows Viagogo a reprieve in paying $7 million fine
The Federal Court has allowed ticket-reseller Viagogo to hold off paying a $7 million fine for breaching the Australian Consumer Law pending the result of the Swiss-based...
Mar 11, 2021
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VMA announces dates for 2021 Venue Management School
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the dates for the 2021 Venue Management School and Leadership Institute to be held at Salt Resort, Kingscliff between the...
Mar 11, 2021
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Bluesfest team share their excitement for the return of live music
With record breaking ticket sales, the Bluesfest are excited to be delivering the Bluesfest festival from 1st – 5th April 2021 which will see more than 65 Australian artists...
Mar 11, 2021
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Global Cities After Dark Sydney announces full program for 2021
Global Cities After Dark Sydney has today announced the full program for this year's conference held in March and presented by VibeLab Asia Pacific. The week-long event will...
Mar 10, 2021
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Theatre North improves entry experiences new Tickets.com access control solution
Theatre North, the independent, not-for-profit performing arts company located at Launceston’s historic Princess Theatre, has used Tickets.com’s mobile all-in-one access control...
Mar 9, 2021
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Family agrees to State Memorial for Michael Gudinski
The family of Michael Gudinski have advised that it has accepted the Victorian Government’s offer of a State Memorial to celebrate the legendary promoter’s life. With Gudinski...
Mar 8, 2021
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Goulburn to hold new one-off festival
The Festival of Place - Goulburn is a new and exciting one-off festival being held in Goulburn on Saturday, 20th March 2021 as a free event designed to activate public spaces,...
Mar 8, 2021
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Australian Regional Events Alliance looks to support events industry
A new industry grouping, the Australian Regional Events Alliance (AREA) has been created to champion and inspire the regional events industry, giving greater connection and...
Mar 8, 2021
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Australian Festival Industry Conference to return as a live event
The organisers of the Australian Festival Industry Conference have advised that the event will take place from Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd September 2021 at Sea World Resort on...
Mar 7, 2021
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Sydney Cricket Ground hosts safe and spectacular Mardi Gras event
The Sydney Cricket Ground last night hosted a safe and successful Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in a dazzling display of self-expression. The Parade, having temporarily...
Mar 7, 2021
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Queensland Ballet celebrates 60th Anniversary with classic and contemporary dance
Celebrating its 60th Anniversary Gala season, the Queensland Ballet returned to the stage last night - premiering at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Playhouse with...
Mar 6, 2021
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Vbase explains reasons for Venues Ōtautahi brand change
Vbase, the Christchurch City Council owned venue management company, has explained the reasons for changing its brand to Ōtautahi . In a statement today, Vbase advised the...
Mar 4, 2021
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The P.A. People provides upgraded stage management system for Sydney’s City Recital Hall
Audio-visual experts The P.A. People have provided an update of their work in upgrading the stage management system at Sydney’s City Recital Hall. For 20 years, the venue has...
Mar 4, 2021
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Vimeo and Tessitura partner to provide video promotion for arts and culture organisations
Leading video solution Vimeo has today announced a strategic partnership with Tessitura, the premier enterprise CRM system for cultural, educational, and performing arts...
Mar 4, 2021
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