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Industry pays tribute to Michael Gudinski
International artists and industry figures have paid tribute to Michael Gudinski, who died at the age of 68 on Monday night. A high-profile advocate for Australian music and a...
Mar 4, 2021
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Rock-N-Roller Multi-Cart announces distribution in Australian and New Zealand markets
Leading innovator and manufacturer of uniquely transformable utility carts - Rock-N-Roller® Multi-Cart® - has announced a new partnership in the Australian and New Zealand...
Mar 3, 2021
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AEG Presents to partner with Japan’s Avex Entertainment to develop live music
AEG Presents has teamed up with Avex Entertainment, Japan’s largest music company, in a joint venture to “create international opportunities in artist development and live...
Mar 3, 2021
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Planned Brisbane Live development could be a 2032 Olympics venue
Seemingly not mentioned in the documents submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that made up Brisbane's bid to host the 2032 Games, the Brisbane Live proposal...
Mar 3, 2021
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Christchurch venue management company Vbase announces new brand
Christchurch City Council owned venues and events company Vbase Limited has today announced a change in name to Venues Ōtautahi. Explaining the new branding, Vbase Chief...
Mar 3, 2021
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Remembering legendary Australian music promoter Michael Gudinski
The death of Michael Gudinski, Chairman of the Mushroom Group of companies, at the age of 68 on Monday has led to widespread recognition of his achievements in championing...
Mar 2, 2021
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Australian entertainment industry saddened by death of Michael Gudinski
The Australian entertainment industry has started the day saddened by news of the death of promoter Michael Gudinski, Chairman of the Mushroom Group of companies and often...
Mar 2, 2021
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Architects Populous open new Asia Pacific headquarters in Brisbane
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially opened the new Asia Pacific headquarters of global sport and entertainment design firm Populous in Brisbane. Premier...
Mar 1, 2021
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child reopens at Melbourne's Princess Theatre
After a 49-week hiatus, the theatre production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has reopened in Melbourne. Halted due to the Coronavirus and Melbourne's lengthy shutdowns,...
Mar 1, 2021
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Optus Stadium launches The Ozone attractions hub
The Ozone, Optus Stadium’s attractions hub, has launched with Perth’s first chance to experience HALO, the Stadium’s much anticipated roof top tour. Offering unique and...
Mar 1, 2021
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Cisco and WaitTime announce partnership to deliver crowd intelligence solution
Cisco, the global IT, networking, and cybersecurity solution business and crowd intelligence company WaitTime have announced a global partnership designed to support the...
Mar 1, 2021
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Parrtjima - a Festival in Light announces full program for 2021
The full 2021 program for Parrtjima - A Festival in Light – held as a free event in Alice Springs next month - has been announced and features an impressive host of high-calibre...
Feb 28, 2021
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Wagga Wagga’s Civic Theatre offers a full program for its 2021 Season
Wagga Wagga’s Civic Theatre recently launched its 2021 subscription season offering audiences a full program with some of Australia’s leading companies, such as Bell Shakespeare...
Feb 28, 2021
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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to host female only International Women’s Day event
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is to acknowledge and celebrate International Women’s Day on Monday 8th March with its first ever female only event. The Yas Island theme park will...
Feb 28, 2021
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OneMusic extends temporary licensing arrangement for live streaming of fitness classes
Music licensing body OneMusic Australia has today advised that the "extraordinary and temporary arrangement for fitness classes to be live streamed" has been extended to 30th...
Feb 28, 2021
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OCA and AESF sign partnership agreement for 2022 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) have revealed a combined ‘Road to Asian Games’ campaign for the OCA’s 19th Asian Games in the...
Feb 28, 2021
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Live Nation confident of future shows despite major revenue fall
Global entertainment giant has revealed a 92% fall in its year-on-year income in the fourth quarter of 2020 with its revenue falling to an all-time low. However, despite the...
Feb 27, 2021
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Genting Malaysia reveals Genting SkyWorlds brand and new theme park opening
Following a series of delays, Malaysia’s Resorts World Genting has revealed the branding for it new outdoor theme park - Genting SkyWorlds - and that it will be opening before...
Feb 26, 2021
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Newcastle’s inaugural New Annual festival boosts Newcastle’s arts sector
Newcastle’s recently closed inaugural New Annual festival, attracted over 30,000 people over 10 days to more than 50 events and activities across the city in a showcase of...
Feb 25, 2021
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AALARA to replace single annual conference with one-day events in Sydney, Melbourne and on the Gold Coast
Facing ongoing uncertainty over COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has today announced that it will not hold its...
Feb 24, 2021
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Sesame Street Circus Spectacular returns to Ballarat
With new COVID-19 protocols in place, and in close coordination with government agency guidelines, the Sesame Street Circus Spectacular will return to entertain Ballarat...
Feb 24, 2021
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Adelaide Fringe events transform the city with open-air entertainment
Adelaide Fringe events - Twilight Fringe on O’Connell Street, Gouger Street Feast and East End Unleashed - are set to transform Adelaide into a COVIDSafe, family-friendly space...
Feb 24, 2021
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Sir Roger Hall to be part of the Christchurch theatre’s 50th birthday celebrations
New Zealand's most successful playwright Sir Roger Hall will be part of The Court Theatre’s 50th Birthday celebrations in late April. Sir Roger, whose latest play Winding Up...
Feb 23, 2021
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Glen Rainsbury appointed as Ticketek General Manager - Australia and New Zealand
Sydney-based live entertainment and ticketing firm, TEG has today announced their appointment of industry veteran Glen Rainsbury as General Manager, Ticketek - Australia and New...
Feb 23, 2021
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