News: Entertainment
Federal Court hits Viagogo with $7 million fine for misleading Australian ticket buyers
Ticket reseller Viagogo has been fined $7 million by the Federal Court for misleading Australian consumers with Google advertisements, added fees and claims about the scarcity...
Oct 2, 2020
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Venues in 25 nations light up red to back #WeMakeEvents initiative
More than 2,300 venues, landmarks and buildings across the world were illuminated in red light on Wednesday evening as part of the #WeMakeEvents campaign to recognise the impact...
Oct 1, 2020
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TEG invests in West End theatre giant ATG
Sydney-based live entertainment and ticketing firm TEG is reported to have acquired a minority stake in the UK-based Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the owner of multiple...
Oct 1, 2020
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Embed supports Ticket Time in opening new business and pop-up attractions arcade
Embed, a leader of the cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement and entertainment industries, partnered with Ticket Time to open their new business...
Oct 1, 2020
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Sponsorship valuation experts Turnstile announces restructuring
Tenka Chief Executive Rob Mills has announced a new management structure for sport and entertainment measurement business, Turnstile that will see Dan Gaunt, currently the Head...
Sep 30, 2020
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Summernats 2021 cancelled due to EPIC’s continued use as COVID-19 testing facility
Summernats 2021 has been cancelled due to the Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) centre that hosts the event continuing to be used as a COVID-19 testing facility until the end...
Sep 30, 2020
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Shoalhaven Council facilities reintroduce reusable cups
Reusable cups are once again being accepted at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre and Swim, Sport and Fitness Centres as a new contactless method to keep patrons and visitors...
Sep 30, 2020
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Hamilton lights up in support of the entertainment and events industry
Hamilton will tonight be one of the first cities in the world to recognise the impact of COVID-19 on the entertainment and events industry, as part of the global (#WeMakeEvents...
Sep 30, 2020
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Tough Mudder and Marvel partner to deliver digital fitness initiative
Tough Mudder and Marvel have announced a new partnership which will see the pair launch a new digital ‘fitness adventure’. The experiential fitness brand will launch Tough...
Sep 29, 2020
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TicketSearch launches Next-Generation Ticketing platform in Australasia
Developed in collaboration with over 700 global venues and backed by the company’s 15 years of experience in the ticketing industry, global ticketing platform TicketSearch has...
Sep 29, 2020
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New dates announced for Christchurch’s inaugural spring music festival
Christchurch’s inaugural nine-day spring music festival, Go Live! has been rescheduled to commence on 19th November having originally been scheduled to take place in September,...
Sep 28, 2020
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South Australia’s arts sector to receive $10 million boost
South Australia’s arts and cultural sector will receive a $10.2 million boost to fast-track its recovery from the devastating impacts of COVID-19, bringing the government’s...
Sep 28, 2020
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Entertainment Technology New Zealand backs global #WeMakeEvents campaign
Venues across New Zealand will be lit up red from 8 to 11pm this Wednesday (30th September) as part of the global #WeMakeEvents campaign, acknowledging the hundreds of thousands...
Sep 28, 2020
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Kung Fu classic goes Noongar-style to open Perth Festival 2021
Perth Festival organisers have announced that they are taking the 1972 kung fu classic Bruce Lee film Fist of Fury and redubbing it in Noongar to make for a unique cinematic...
Sep 27, 2020
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UFC Fight Island returns to Abu Dhabi
The second edition of UFC’s Fight Island series was staged yesterday on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island. Middleweight title bout UFC 253 between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa was the...
Sep 27, 2020
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Auckland’s Q Theatre appoints New Chief Executive
The Q Theatre Ltd Board has announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive, Greg Innes. Innes joins the team from his most recent roles as General Manager of The New...
Sep 26, 2020
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First Nations music survey provides insights into strengths and challenges
A new survey of First Nations musicians has delivered timely insights into the strengths, challenges and needs of the First Nations music sector - informing the music industry...
Sep 25, 2020
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NSW Government relaxes restrictions for cinemas, events, sport and theatre
The NSW Government has announced that live performances will return across the state next week with theatres, cinemas and concert halls allowed to increase audience numbers to...
Sep 25, 2020
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Australia joins international initiative to highlight the live events sector urgently needs Government support
The Australian live events industry has declared a ‘Red Alert Day’ on Wednesday 30th September to raise awareness of its dire situation in the wake of COVID-19 and lobby for...
Sep 24, 2020
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Industry leaders announced as Event Summit 2020 speakers
Event Summit 2020 has just announced that representatives of the recently formed Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) will headline a stellar line-up of speakers who will...
Sep 23, 2020
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Queensland’s major arts companies return to QPAC
Following COVID-19 recovery funding from the Queensland Government, Queensland’s flagship arts companies will once again return to the stages of the Queensland Performing Arts...
Sep 23, 2020
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The Arts Wellbeing Collective and Maker Productions announce inaugural series of SOUND MIND
Produced by The Arts Wellbeing Collective and Maker Productions, SOUND MIND - a series of six new 12-15 minute online music-centred episodes exploring mental health and the...
Sep 23, 2020
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Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen with reduced capacity and health and safety measures in place
Hong Kong Disneyland park will officially reopen to the public on 25th September 2020 continuing its health and safety measures such as capacity control, health screenings,...
Sep 23, 2020
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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra returns to live performances at City Recital Hall
Marking the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s first live performances in over six months, the Orchestra will be presenting its special event live concert season Ayres & Graces...
Sep 22, 2020
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