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Sydney Showground collaborates with Expertise Events to deliver innovative event
Sydney Showground will be working alongside Expertise Events to deliver one of Australia’s largest pop-culture conventions - the innovative ‘Oz Comic-Con Pop-Up’ - in March...
Dec 1, 2020
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Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies gets approval for COVIDSafe Plan for shows
The Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc. (QCAS) has advised that its Queensland Agricultural Shows and Showgrounds Industry COVIDSafe Plan has been approved by the...
Dec 1, 2020
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TicketSearch advances global roll out of next-generation ticketing platform
Global ticketing platform TicketSearch is continuing the roll out of its next-generation ticketing platform having recently launched sales and service operations in the North...
Nov 30, 2020
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Coopers Brewery helps live music sector rebound from COVID-19
Coopers Brewery – having a long history of supporting the arts and live music industry - is taking its popular 'Live, Loud and Local' gig series on the road to help pubs and...
Nov 30, 2020
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Adelaide’s new $330 million entertainment precinct SkyCity opens to public on 3rd December
The $330 million expansion of SkyCity Adelaide and its complete refurbishment of the heritage building sees the modern establishment featuring Eos by SkyCity, a 5-Star luxury...
Nov 29, 2020
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QPAC opens to 100% capacity audience with Shrek The Musical
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) production of ‘Shrek The Musical’ is being delivered as Australia’s first major musical to a 100% capacity audience without a...
Nov 29, 2020
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Sydney's largest indoor fun park opens
Sydney’s largest indoor social entertainment facility has opened next to Bankstown Airport at the Aerodrome. Entertainment Park features Sydney’s largest indoor electric go kart...
Nov 29, 2020
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Lucas Tofani Souza announced as 2020 Skills Active Apprentice of the Year
New Zealand industry training body, Skills Active has announced that lighting technician for the performing arts sector, Lucas Tofani Souza is the winner of their 2020...
Nov 29, 2020
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Concept designs unveiled for Christchurch’s The Court Theatre
Concept designs have today been released by Christchurch City Council and The Court Theatre for the new theatre in the city’s Performing Arts Precinct. London-based architects...
Nov 27, 2020
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Chunky Move Contemporary Dance Company celebrates 25 years
Chunky Move, one of Australia’s most innovative and acclaimed contemporary dance companies, is celebrating 25 years with a new multimedia digital archive as it looks to a bold...
Nov 25, 2020
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Upgrades announced for Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
Shoalhaven City Council has announced it is undertaking upgrades to Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre ensuring it maintains its reputation as a state-of-the-art venue. Plans for...
Nov 25, 2020
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Industry excellence recognised at 2020 New Zealand entertainment venues awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has revealed the winners of 2020 Annual Awards with Charles Forbes who recently retired from The Regent on Broadway,...
Nov 24, 2020
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Gemba announces appointment to newly created Divisional Manager - Marketing Strategy role
Gemba, a sport and entertainment insights and strategy company, announced today that it has appointed Adam Hodge to the newly created role Divisional Manager - Marketing...
Nov 24, 2020
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Vivaticket announces release of enta software update
Vivaticket has revealed enta 4.11.4, the next version of the Vivaticket solution, offering users additional functionalities and performance improvements including a tokenised...
Nov 24, 2020
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Sydney's Luna Park to undergo $30 million facelift
Sydney's Luna Park is to get a $30 million upgrade that will include the addition of nine new rides - aimed at boosting tourism and helping in the economic recovery of NSW...
Nov 24, 2020
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Canberra Theatre Centre's new normal is about being flexible and adaptable
Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19 restrictions, Canberra Theatre Centre’s (CTC) new normal is about being flexible and adaptable. Canberra Theatre Centre Director Alex Budd...
Nov 23, 2020
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Hamilton residents favour creation of multi-purpose park on Founders Theatre site
Hamilton City Council has revealed that public feedback on options to replace the city’s Founders Theatre, shut since March 2016 due to health and safety concerns, favours...
Nov 22, 2020
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Venues asked to support Australia’s rural community by hosting a ‘Good Onya Mate’ party
Venues including pubs, clubs and hotels are being encouraged to host a ‘Good Onya Mate’ party on Saturday, 28th November to coincide with Rural Aid’s annual concert supporting...
Nov 21, 2020
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Australian Government announces unlocking of arts rescue funds and venue capacity increases
Federal Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts Paul Fletcher has today advised of a roadmap for reopening live performance industry, with live venues and events...
Nov 20, 2020
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Pippin opening set to mark return of musical theatre to Australia
The opening of the hit Broadway musical Pippin at Sydney’s Lyric on Tuesday is set to be the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 led...
Nov 19, 2020
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Suncorp Stadium's State of Origin crowd gains global acclaim
Sports fans around the world have acclaimed the near capacity crowd at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium for last night's State of Origin decider. More than 49,000 fans packed into the...
Nov 19, 2020
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South Australian COVID-19 circuit breaker sees Adelaide Festival Centre cancel all performances
Following the direction of the South Australian Emergency Controller, all performances and functions at Adelaide Festival Centre venues are cancelled from 19th November until...
Nov 18, 2020
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QPAC announce 2021 program with spaces returning to full capacity
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has announced that its theatres will return to full capacity for shows in 2021. With the Queensland Government having last week...
Nov 18, 2020
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Tenpin Bowling Australia makes new Industry General Manager appointment
Tenpin Bowling Australia has announced the appointment of Damien Smith to the role of General Manager, Industry - a new role that will be solely focussed on working directly...
Nov 18, 2020
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