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Goulburn’s drive-in cinema event returns in a COVIDSafe format
Goulburn’s Pictures and Popcorn event returns in a COVIDSafe format with the pop-up, drive-in cinema adaptation of the family favourite featuring four movies over two nights...
Nov 5, 2020
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras moves to SCG in 2021 to ensure COVIDSafe celebrations
To ensure the safety of parade participants, spectators and community, the 43rd edition of the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Oxford Street will be a...
Nov 5, 2020
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Save Our Stages NSW calls on public to help save the state’s live music industry
Save Our Stages NSW is calling on the public to join their movement in urging the NSW Government for immediate support to save the state’s live music industry. On 21st September...
Nov 5, 2020
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EventPro’s latest update offers new features and enhanced functionality
EventPro Software, a leading international provider of cloud-based and on-prem event and venue management software, has announced their major software release for 2020,...
Nov 4, 2020
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Universal Beijing releases details of rides, attractions and experiences
In advance of its scheduled opening in May 2021, Universal Beijing Resort has released details of its rides, attractions, themed lands and entertainment experiences. Set to...
Nov 4, 2020
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Architect appointed to design new performing arts centre and sports hall at Pinjarra school
The Western Australian Government has announced that Bunbury based architectural firm MCG Architects has been selected to design a $10.38 million performing arts centre and...
Nov 3, 2020
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Country shows to resume in NSW
Following the NSW Government’s announcement today that country shows can resume in NSW, regional communities and show committees can start planning events scheduled for early...
Nov 3, 2020
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Perth to stage inaugural International Cabaret Festival in June next year
Opportunities for cabaret and music theatre artists trained by the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) to perform in Perth are set to be enhanced with the...
Nov 1, 2020
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Forsyth Barr Stadium extends naming rights sponsorship for 10 years
Dunedin-based investment company Forsyth Barr has committed to another 10-year naming rights partnership for the city’s multi-purpose venue - the home of Super Rugby’s...
Nov 1, 2020
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney celebrates NAIDOC Week 2020 with live and virtual events
NAIDOC Week 2020 - held this year from 8th to 15th November - sees the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney celebrating the theme of ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ through a range of...
Oct 31, 2020
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Ord Valley Muster to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2021
In celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, some of Australia’s most talented artists including Jessica Mauboy and duo Busby Marou will be performing at the Ord Valley Muster....
Oct 30, 2020
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More than 80% of Federal arts rescue package remains unallocated
Four months after the Federal Government announced a rescue package for the Coronavirus-hit arts sector, less than 20% of the funding has been allocated - with all monies...
Oct 30, 2020
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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark leads opposition to Eden Park's concert plans
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is among opponents of Eden Park’s plans to stage concerts at a planning hearing that begins on Monday. The 60,000-capacity Auckland...
Oct 30, 2020
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Aussie World heralds the return of night events
Sunshine Coast theme park, Aussie World, has announced it will continue to open its gates for Ride the Night events every Friday from 4th December and throughout the school...
Oct 29, 2020
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Melbourne welcomes first pop-up interactive travel experience
Wanderlust Melbourne – a pop-up interactive travel experience set to open on Saturday 5th December – invites visitors to traverse imaginary borders and be transported to five...
Oct 29, 2020
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New fence installed at Orange Showground improves safety for arena users
A new fence around the arena at Orange Showground will make the facility safer and more secure for users while providing an area that complements surrounding facilities at the...
Oct 28, 2020
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Gold Coast welcomes the return of live music with new summer music festival
As Australia slowly begins to open back up, and celebrates the return of festivals, a new live music concept - Feedback Festival - has been created for the Gold Coast with the i...
Oct 28, 2020
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Wellington's Sky Stadium named Best Venue at NZEA New Zealand Event Awards
Sky Stadium (Wellington Regional Stadium Trust) has been named ‘Best Venue 2019’ at the NZEA New Zealand Event Awards for hosting Te Matatini ki te Ao and Eminem last year. The...
Oct 27, 2020
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The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre invites feedback on its offerings
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (The Joan), in partnership with Penrith City Council, is inviting local residents and those from surrounding LGAs to have their say in...
Oct 27, 2020
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New Zealand’s top events recognised at NZEA Awards
New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) has tonight announced the winners of the organisation’s Event Awards for 2019 in which 106 events vyed across eighteen categories,...
Oct 27, 2020
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Wollongong will not hold major fireworks event on New Year’s Eve 2020
In direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic and Council’s focus on putting the health, safety and wellbeing of their community first, Wollongong City Council has announced they...
Oct 27, 2020
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Hillsong Church buys Melbourne's historic Festival Hall
Evangelical church Hillsong has bought historic Melbourne concert venue the Festival Hall, which has hosted artists ranging from the Beatles to Ed Sheeran. The heritage listed...
Oct 25, 2020
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Australian Live Music Business Council appoints inaugural Executive General Manager
Recently formed advocacy group the Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) has announced the appointment of Craig Spann as its inaugural Executive General Manager....
Oct 25, 2020
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Vivaticket announces product enhancements to drive post COVID growth
Mindful of impact COVID-19 restrictions have had on the global arts and attractions industry, Vivaticket has been using this time to its advantage, working on new enhancements...
Oct 25, 2020
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