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Queensland Symphony Orchestra to perform in Gladstone for eighth consecutive year
Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform its much-loved Symphony Under the Stars community event in Gladstone for the eighth consecutive year. For the first time, two concerts...
Sep 15, 2020
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Parrtjima 2020 commences with 2021 festival dates also confirmed
The 2020 program for the Alice Springs’ 10-day Festival in Light - Parrtjima – is running until 20th September with Northern Territory Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and...
Sep 14, 2020
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NSW Government releases new plan to reinvigorate Sydney's 24-hour economy
The NSW Government has today released its 24-Hour City Strategy aimed at reinvigorating Sydney's night time economy in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions having severely impacted...
Sep 14, 2020
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Shanghai Tourism Festival sees rise in visitor numbers
The Shanghai Tourism Festival welcomed more than 36,000 people to its opening night on Saturday, more than double the number of people that attended the opening night of last...
Sep 14, 2020
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Recreation Collective launches, aiming 'to change the game of competitive socialising'
Newly formed consultancy and advisory service Recreation Collective is ready to offer services for the ‘re-creation’ of amusements and entertainment. In a world where social...
Sep 14, 2020
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Gemba Group announces restructure with new holding company and team promotions
Gemba Group Chief Executive, Rob Mills has today announced a business and management restructure for the sport and entertainment insights and strategy company that sees the...
Sep 14, 2020
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ICC Sydney unveils new look 'Aware Super Theatre'
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has revealed that effective from today, its entertainment venue, First State Super Theatre will transition to Aware Super...
Sep 13, 2020
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Hamilton City Council to undertake further consultation on future of Founders Theatre
Hamilton City Council will this week consider a report recommending further consultation with the community on options for the future of the Founders Theatre site. Closed since...
Sep 13, 2020
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Councils and industry groups welcome New Zealand Government’s allocation of $50 million for events
Industry groups and councils have welcomed New Zealand Minister of Tourism, Kelvin Davis’ announcement of allocation from the nation’s Regional Events Fund. Regional Tourism New...
Sep 11, 2020
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Victorian Government plans look at venues reopening from 26th October
The Victorian Government has released an outline of plans for the reopening of entertainment venues with its Coronavirus easing ‘roadmap’ to keep venues shuttered until at least...
Sep 11, 2020
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2020 Asia Amusement and Attraction Expo draws more than 22,000 attendees
China’s first amusement and tourism trade show since the reopening of exhibition venues after the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown has seen more than 1000 exhibitors and 21,300...
Sep 10, 2020
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Workers rally to save Opera Australia jobs
Workers from Opera Australia are to today protest plans by the company to axe over 25% of its permanent workforce and terminate the contracts of many others. Staff; members of...
Sep 10, 2020
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Queensland Police lay charges over Cairns bush rave
Queensland Police have laid charges against the two alleged organisers of a bush rave west of Cairns held in breach of COVID-19 restrictions. Expected to attract up to 300...
Sep 10, 2020
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Universal Studios Singapore cancels popular Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has announced that its popular Halloween Horror Nights will not be held this year. The event, which has grown to be...
Sep 10, 2020
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Entertainment and events industry leaders say New Zealand Government is letting the sector 'slowly die'
With the country’s entertainment and events industry having seen 20,000 cancellations or postponements as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mark Gosling, trust member of...
Sep 10, 2020
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Newcastle reveals details of inaugural arts festival
The City of Newcastle has unveiled the first details of its flagship arts festival – New Annual - with a theme of illumination and tagline 'We Are New'. To be held from 12th to...
Sep 9, 2020
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The Events Centre partners with 91.9 Sea FM to showcase emerging performing artists
The Events Centre, Caloundra (TEC) has partnered with local radio station 91.9 Sea FM to support upcoming emerging artists on the Sunshine Coast by showcasing their talent and...
Sep 9, 2020
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HOTA reveals its live program for October
Home of the Arts (HOTA) on Queensland’s Gold Coast has today revealed a rich and captivating live program entitled WONDER, to accompany the internationally renowned Gaia...
Sep 9, 2020
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Bankwest Stadium Precinct offers Pixar Putt during September School Holidays
Bankwest Stadium have announced that the popular mini-golf attraction, Pixar Putt, is coming to its precinct this September during the school holidays - delivering a safe, fun...
Sep 8, 2020
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New home announced for Genesian Theatre Company
Faced with losing its heritage church home of the past 60 years due to an $82 million redevelopment of the site, The Genesian Theatre Company - one of Australia’s oldest...
Sep 8, 2020
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Vivaticket announces and welcomes new Australian clients
Leading global ticketing and access control solutions provider Vivaticket has welcomed their most recent Australian clients - Townsville Civic Theatre and Venues, Newcastle’s...
Sep 8, 2020
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Funlab launches new virtual offerings
Entertainment and hospitality provider Funlab which includes the popular Holey Moley, Strike Bowling, B. Lucky & Sons, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, Juke’s and Sky Zone, has...
Sep 7, 2020
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$5.5 million committed to boost river tourism at Howard Smith Wharves
The Queensland Government has committed $5.5 million to build three new pontoons at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves - a heritage-listed wharf precinct on the Brisbane River - to...
Sep 6, 2020
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Night Time Industries Association launches new campaign aimed at younger patrons
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), promoting Sydney as a vibrant and creative city, has launched a new campaign Check. Check. Check. encouraging patrons, especially...
Sep 6, 2020
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