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ATEED Chief Executive Nick Hill to head merged Auckland Council tourism and venues agency
Nick Hill, Chief Executive of the Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), has been announced as the inaugural head of the new council-controlled organisation...
Oct 25, 2020
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Easing of Coronavirus restrictions for Regional Victoria will allow gyms and indoor pools to reopen
The Victorian Government has today announced that restrictions for fitness facilities, indoor aquatic centre, food courts and school graduation ceremonies in the regional...
Oct 24, 2020
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Adelaide Guitar Festival to become annual event reaching more regional communities
Adelaide Festival Centre has announced that the Adelaide Guitar Festival will become an annual event and reach more regional communities than ever before in 2021. Adelaide...
Oct 24, 2020
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True Tickets and Tessitura partnership aims to deliver secure contactless ticketing to performing arts venues worldwide
Blockchain ticketing service True Tickets and enterprise CRM system Tessitura have announced a partnership that aims to assist organisations in the arts with their COVID-19...
Oct 23, 2020
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City of Sydney seeks feedback on proposed future night-time and cultural life
Looking to re-energise Sydney’s $4 billion night-time economy and to create more opportunities for creative and cultural activities, the City of Sydney is seeking feedback on...
Oct 23, 2020
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Survey shows over 400 Australian Live Music Businesses face imminent closure
A survey released by the Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) has found over 400 live music businesses across the country are facing imminent closure as a result of...
Oct 23, 2020
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Operations at attractions begin to resume in Indonesia with safety measures in place
Tourist attractions in Jakarta, Indonesia - Taman Impian Jaya Ancol otherwise known as Ancol Dreamland, along with Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) have reopened to the public...
Oct 22, 2020
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi launches Roof Walk and Zip Line experiences
As part of their 10th anniversary celebrations, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is introducing two new state-of-the-art attractions - the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Roof Walk and Zip Line....
Oct 22, 2020
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Ticketmaster Australia and New Zealand announce new leadership appointments
As part of Ticketmaster’s growth and expansion across Australia and New Zealand, the Live Nation Entertainment company, has today announced a series of leadership changes and...
Oct 22, 2020
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Long list of industry achievers recognised at Australian Event Awards 2020
Australia’s best events and strongest achievements in the events industry have been recognised at the Australian Event Awards 2020. Presented through a series of virtual...
Oct 22, 2020
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Ticket Rocket entities to be liquidated over unpaid debts
New Zealand Super Rugby franchises the Crusaders and the Hurricanes have won their bid to have the company behind Ticket Rocket liquidated. As reported by the Stuff website,...
Oct 22, 2020
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Harvey Lister thanks industry following Australian Event Awards lifetime achievement award
ASM Global (Asia Pacific) Chairman and Chief Executive Harvey Lister has thanked people he has worked with across almost 50 years after he received a Lifetime Achievement Award...
Oct 22, 2020
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New Chair announced for Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust
Patrick Flannigan has been appointed the incoming Chair of Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust, taking over from Russell Caplan whose term at the head of the key sports and...
Oct 21, 2020
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Festival promoters call for Federal Government insurance scheme
Music festival promoters are calling for a Federal Government backed insurance scheme to protect against future cancellations. The push for governmental support follows a...
Oct 21, 2020
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Australian Chamber Orchestra returns to City Recital Hall and Wollongong Town Hall
To celebrate the 250-year anniversary of Beethoven, The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) will return next month to City Recital Hall and Wollongong Town Hall with their final...
Oct 20, 2020
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Bluesfest 2021 adds to its line-up to appeal to broader audience
Bluesfest 2021 has added an eclectic, diverse list of names to its line-up of Australian artists confirmed to perform next Easter (1st to 5th April) at the Byron Events Farm...
Oct 20, 2020
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Harvey Lister to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Australian Event Awards
The Australian Event Awards 2020 is to acknowledge Harvey Lister, APAC Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global (Asia Pacific), with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Among 25...
Oct 20, 2020
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Parramatta’s outdoor dining scene revitalised with live music trial
Live music will be allowed in outdoor dining areas across the City of Parramatta this summer under a new pilot program aimed at helping small businesses bounce back from the...
Oct 19, 2020
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Tickets on sale for Destination NSW’s Great Southern Nights gigs
More than 2,500 artists and 300-plus live music venues across NSW are primed for the Australian-first music event, Great Southern Nights, with tickets for over 900 concert now...
Oct 17, 2020
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TEG allies with Empire Touring to produce Australia-wide tours and events
TEG has announced a multi-year strategic alliance with Empire Touring to co-promote tours and events across the country, featuring some of Australia’s best known 80s and 90s...
Oct 16, 2020
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Concerts return to Auckland's Spark Arena
Having been closed during Auckland's Alert levels two and three Coronavirus restrictions, Spark Arena is again open, welcoming fans to sold-out concerts by New Zealand...
Oct 15, 2020
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Theme park marketeers reach out to guests and new audiences
With 2020 having seen theme parks around the world closed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, and then reopen in some nations, operators have had to suspend operations and in...
Oct 15, 2020
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Sydney Opera House to reopen a number of venues and spaces
Following the welcomed news that theatres can move to 50% capacity, the Sydney Opera House has advised that it is reopening a number of venues and spaces from 29th October,...
Oct 15, 2020
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Ticket-holders unlikely to get refunds from failed Ticket Rocket
Reports suggest that consumers looking to get refunds on tickets purchased from failed New Zealand ticketing company Ticket Rocket are unlikely to get refunds. With Fortress...
Oct 15, 2020
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