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TEG acquires Sydney boutique promoter and events company Handsome Tours
TEG has today announced the acquisition of a majority stake of Sydney-based boutique tour and events promoter Handsome Tours. Specialising in breaking alt-pop, indie rock and...
Feb 10, 2021
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Adelaide Festival Centre's major performance space to close for up to seven months from mid-July
The Adelaide Festival Theatre will close for up to seven months from mid-July 2021 to allow for the next stage of building works on the adjacent Festival Plaza on the banks of...
Feb 9, 2021
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DreamBIG Children’s Festival reveals full program for 2021
DreamBIG Children’s Festival has today revealed its full program for 2021 with a theme of Be Curious - encouraging South Australian children to continue to be curious, kind,...
Feb 9, 2021
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Auckland’s Eden Park gets confirmation it can stage concert events
Eden Park is preparing to announce concert events following a compelling decision by Independent Commissioners to grant Auckland’s landmark venue the right to host concerts. The...
Feb 8, 2021
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Orange Civic Theatre resumes regular programming
Having closed its doors for almost 12 months due to COVID-19 restrictions, Orange Civic Theatre has now resumed regular programming with a new approach to the Theatre’s season...
Feb 8, 2021
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OneMusic Australia inducts customer advisory panel
Music rights management organisation, OneMusic Australia, has today inducted a 20-strong Customer Advisory Panel. In December 2020, OneMusic called for expressions of interest...
Feb 8, 2021
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Greg Pullen departs Playbill Venues
Greg Pullen, Business Development Manager at Playbill Venues, the operator of Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, has left the organisation. Pullen, named Venue Professional of the Year...
Feb 7, 2021
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As operating costs rise Council considers options for Central Coast Stadium
Facing declining usage and operating losses of up to $1.4 million a year, the Central Coast Council is considering options for the future of its Central Coast Stadium. Built in...
Feb 5, 2021
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No progress on refurbishment of Wollongong Entertainment Centre 12 months after works identified as a 'priority'
A year after NSW acting Sports Minister Geoff Lee declared that upgrades to Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre were "priority", a local MP has highlighted that there is no...
Feb 5, 2021
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Perth Festival to delay start of 2021 program by two weeks
Impacted by the reintroduction of COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia this week and to allow the rescheduling of performances, the organisers of the 2021 Perth Festival...
Feb 5, 2021
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Darwin Entertainment Centre announces General Manager appointment
The Darwin Entertainment Centre has announced the appointment of Mike Harris as its new General Manager. Harris joins the venue having worked in the arts and entertainment...
Feb 4, 2021
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CLM diverts 79% of Bay Dreams festival’s waste away from landfill
Facility manger CLM has advised of how, equipped with a waste management plan and a dedicated team, it diverted 79% of leftover waste from January’s Bay Dreams festival away...
Feb 4, 2021
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Curiocity Brisbane festival anticipated to deliver $14 million for local economy
The Queensland Government has launched the festival Curiocity Brisbane 2021, running from 12th to 28th March which is anticipated to contribute $14 million to the local economy....
Feb 4, 2021
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Gala celebration to mark reopening of restored Enmore Theatre
Along with all other live performance venues across Sydney, the Enmore Theatre closed its doors in March 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. Now after nearly a year long hiatus from...
Feb 4, 2021
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Adelaide Fringe Festival leads the way for arts events during new COVID normal
The world’s second largest Fringe festival, the Adelaide Fringe - is about to open - leading the way for future arts events in COVID normal times and having created an...
Feb 4, 2021
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City of Newcastle’s New Annual festival anticipates boosting live music scene
The City of Newcastle will see more than forty live music events reinvigorate the local COVID-19-disrupted live music industry during the inaugural New Annual festival period...
Feb 3, 2021
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Opera Australia leads performing arts industry in COVIDSafe performance practices
In an effort to provide a COVIDSafe work environment and significantly reduce the risk of Coronavirus transmission, Opera Australia has become the first performing arts company...
Feb 2, 2021
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Western Australia regional festivals receive funding boost
Eight Western Australian regional organisations will share in $289,381 to deliver events and activities - from literature to arts and crafts to music - at regional festivals....
Feb 1, 2021
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras release full festival program for 2021
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns in 2021 with a glittering program of events, performances, exhibitions and community activities commencing Friday 19th...
Feb 1, 2021
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World's tallest swing ride launched at relaunched Bollywood Parks Dubai
Dubai Parks and Resorts has this week relaunched Bollywood Parks Dubai with nine new rides including the 140 metres tall Bollywood Skyflyer, the world's tallest swing ride. The...
Feb 1, 2021
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Approval given for Tasmania's larger entertainment venues to increase capacity
Effective from today, Tasmania's larger entertainment venues will be able to apply for an increased venue capacity up to 75% above 250 people. With theatres and cinemas now...
Feb 1, 2021
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Operators reveal new management team and logo for Theatre Royal Sydney
UK-based Trafalgar Entertainment, the new operators of Theatre Royal Sydney, have provided an update on the progress of the venue’s refurbishment while also announcing senior...
Jan 31, 2021
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NIDA and TDC reflect on theatre in the age of video
Announcing an extension of their partnership, the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and video technology specialists Technical Direction Company (TDC) reflect on how...
Jan 31, 2021
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Local Coronavirus case sees Western Australian Government close aquatic facilities, cinemas, entertainment venues and gyms for five days
A new local Coronavirus case in Perth has seen Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan announce a series of business closures impacting leisure factivities for five days....
Jan 31, 2021
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