News: Entertainment
Live Performance Australia releases updated Ticketing Code of Practice
New guidance for consumers’ rights when an event is affected by a cause outside of the organiser’s control - such as the disruption caused by COVID-19 during 2020 - is included...
Nov 18, 2020
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Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena looks to return of live events under new procedures
Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena will see live events return from 20th November with new social distancing and hygiene procedures in place to ensure the safety of visiting fans. Having...
Nov 16, 2020
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Appointments announced for Venues NSW Board
The NSW Government has announced the 11 board members of new Venues NSW agency, with acting NSW Minister for Sport Geoff Lee advising that the venues entity has a directive to...
Nov 16, 2020
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Intercard announces increased sales of cashless technology during COVID pandemic
Intercard, a provider of cashless technology for the amusement industry, has announced growing sales for its systems in international markets. In recent months, the company has...
Nov 16, 2020
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'Shared Village' initiative officially opens in Coogee to support businesses with COVID recovery
As part of a NSW Government and Randwick Council program to support local businesses bounce back from COVID-19, the Coogee Bay Road 'Shared Village' project has been officially...
Nov 16, 2020
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EVANZ counts down to 2020 conference
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) is preparing for its 2020 Annual Conference, being held as a live, in-person event at Hamilton's Claudelands on...
Nov 15, 2020
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Sydney Business Chamber highlights progress towards re-energising Sydney’s live music scene
The Sydney Business Chamber has advised that the city’s progress toward developing a vibrant night time economy has taken a big step forward with the passing of the Liquor...
Nov 15, 2020
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Report suggests Todd Greenberg to be appointed to board of NSW's new venues agency
Seven months after leaving his role as Chief Executive of the NRL, Todd Greenberg has been reported as being set to join the board of the expanded new Venues NSW agency. A...
Nov 15, 2020
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City of Melbourne seeks Expressions of Interest open for Moomba Carnival 2021 carnival and catering operations
Looking to again stage the Moomba Festival in 2021, the City of Melbourne is seeking Expressions of Interest from carnival and catering operators wanting to be part of event....
Nov 13, 2020
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Easing of Queensland Government's Coronavirus restrictions will allow capacity crowd for Suncorp Stadium State of Origin decider
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced a major easing of the state's Coronavirus restrictions from next week, which, as of 4pm on 17th November will allow...
Nov 13, 2020
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IAAPA announces 2020 industry Awards winners
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced the winners of its 2020 IAAPA Awards program. With its traditional Brass Rings Awards...
Nov 13, 2020
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Backing councils will help Australia’s arts and cultural sector to ‘flourish’
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has told a Federal Parliamentary inquiry that directly funding local government investment in the arts would help grow...
Nov 12, 2020
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All Australian Made program realised for Sydney Festival 2021
Following the impact of COVID restrictions on the arts and cultural sectors, Sydney Festival 2021 aims to kick start the Australian arts sector by bringing together over 1000...
Nov 12, 2020
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New Canberra festival showcases over 100 artists and aims to re-energise cultural landscape
Presented by Kambri at ANU, curated by aMBUSH Gallery and featuring over 100 artists, a new summer-long family-friendly festival - Here I Am: Art By Great Women - aims to...
Nov 11, 2020
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ICC Sydney gets approval to increase patron capacity at Aware Super Theatre
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today announced that the Aware Super Theatre capacity can operate with up to 2,400 patrons when attending seated ticketed...
Nov 11, 2020
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City of Perth prepares for festive lights trail
The City of Perth has been preparing more than half a million Christmas lights and 550 individual decorations in anticipation of the festive season and their much-anticipated...
Nov 10, 2020
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Van Gogh multi-sensory art experience attracts over 200,000 visitors
As Australia’s cultural sector reboots and in a cultural coup for COVID recovery, The M Agency and M-Live, the Promoters of Van Gogh Alive, have announced that the multi-sensory...
Nov 10, 2020
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Victorian Arts and Cultural centres to transform into COVIDSafe venues for festivals and events
The Victorian Government is reactivating its creative centres to deliver an impressive season of art, music and entertainment this summer and beyond to support the state’s...
Nov 9, 2020
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Vivaticket announces major enhancements to kiosk facility
Vivaticket has revealed the latest enhancement to its leading ticketing and CRM solution - this time to the Kiosk facility – with enhancements to allow clients to provide their...
Nov 8, 2020
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Dubai Parks and Resorts announces new rides and opening of Legoland Hotel
DXB Entertainments, operators of the Dubai Parks and Resorts attractions and entertainment precinct, have announced the upcoming launch of new thrill rides at the Motiongate and...
Nov 8, 2020
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Victoria set to enter ‘Last Step’ measures from 22nd November
With the state recording successive days with no new Coronavirus cases, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has today announced a further easing of the lockdown measures. With the...
Nov 8, 2020
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Major Promoters commit to Australian Festival Association initiative to revitalise the sector
The Australian Festival Association (AFA) has today unveiled its new 10-person board which will be tasked in leading the $2.7 billion festival sector out of the Coronavirus...
Nov 6, 2020
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Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative backs renewed stage activity
Perth will be hosting new local theatre next year thanks to funding for three upcoming productions through the Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI). Western...
Nov 6, 2020
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Heide Museum of Modern Art celebrates 40th anniversary with festivals, exhibitions and new healing garden
Heide Museum of Modern Art, set on sixteen acres of parkland with Yarra River frontage, has announced highlights from its 2021 program, celebrating the museum's 40th anniversary...
Nov 5, 2020
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