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Watchdog finds NSW Police conducted unlawful strip searches at music festivals
NSW’s Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) - the watchdog for NSW Police - has this week revealed that it has found further instances of illegal strip searches conducted by...
Jul 22, 2020
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Construction of new Christchurch multi-use arena set to start next year
Christchurch City Council is moving forward with preparation work for the new Canterbury Multi-Use Arena, announcing that construction is ready to start early next year. Ahead...
Jul 22, 2020
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VenueShield protocols, staff sharing and cashless payments help venues deliver economic stimulus for Western Australia
Over 54,000 Western Australians recently attended four major events over five days including netball and AFL matches plus a music event - RAC Arena welcomed back the West Coast...
Jul 22, 2020
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Live Entertainment Industry Forum applauds Australian Government’s JobKeeper extension
The recently formed Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s six-month extension to its JobKeeper program, saying the wage subsidy will...
Jul 21, 2020
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One in four audience members have returned to cultural attractions and events
New released data shows that Australian audiences are embracing opportunities to return to arts and cultural events, with 24% nationally saying they attended a museum, gallery,...
Jul 21, 2020
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VenuesLive flags permanent employment opportunities at ANZ, Bankwest and Optus Stadiums
VenuesLive, the operator of Perth's Optus Stadium and the Bankwest and ANZ Stadiums in Sydney, is promoting that it has a range of permanent employment opportunities currently...
Jul 21, 2020
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Eden Park to become New Zealand’s home of esports
Auckland venue Eden Park is set to become the home of esports in New Zealand with the unveiling yesterday of plans for it to be home to the Esports High Performance Centre - a...
Jul 17, 2020
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Coronavirus closure sees cuts in workforce at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa
As it deals with the “devastating impact” of the Coronavirus pandemic on the tourism industry, Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa has had to lay-off up to 2,000 staff members....
Jul 17, 2020
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Village Roadshow reopens Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast
Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast have this week joined fellow Village Roadshow Theme Parks attractions, Sea World, Paradise Country, Topgolf and Australian...
Jul 17, 2020
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Vivaticket delivers new functions and product enhancements
Leading global ticketing business Vivaticket has advised of a range of enhancements to its technology that will provide benefits for clients and patrons, new functionalities and...
Jul 16, 2020
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ICC Sydney’s Theatre to be renamed Aware Super Theatre
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), has announced the renaming of its theatre from First State Super Theatre to Aware Super Theatre, effective from...
Jul 16, 2020
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Queensland Government ends Cairns Global Tourism Hub process
The Queensland Government has ended the Global Tourism Hub process for Cairns which required international tourists as well as a multi-billion-dollar investment from a global...
Jul 16, 2020
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City of Sydney continues to invest in night-time economy
The City of Sydney continues to support night-time and live music venues in their recovery from Covid-19 restrictions with a further 20 business grants worth a total of...
Jul 15, 2020
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Skills Active looks back on a year of incredible achievements
New Zealand industry training body Skills Active's newly released 2019 Annual Report details a strong performance and growth in qualifications and programmes - all under a...
Jul 15, 2020
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Sydney Fringe announces highlights for inaugural Global Fringe
Sydney Fringe has today announced the first international and local highlights for the inaugural Global Fringe program, streamed live this September 2020. The inaugural program...
Jul 14, 2020
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Auckland's Spark Arena reopens as live entertainment venue
Auckland’s Spark Arena has resumed holding concerts after having played a vital role as a food distributor during Auckland’s COVID-19 response. Spark Arena, one of New Zealand’s...
Jul 14, 2020
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Adelaide Guitar Festival supports local musicians with online video series
Adelaide Guitar Festival is supporting local musicians with an online video series, The Backstage Sessions, giving audiences a backstage pass to South Australia’s vibrant live...
Jul 13, 2020
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Pollstar ranks Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium among world's top 20 venues
Mt Smart Stadium has been identified as New Zealand’s top-ranked stadium for ticket sales during the first half of 2020 according to recently released rankings from global...
Jul 12, 2020
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Submissions invited for new Tasmanian event
The Tasmanian Government and the City of Hobart are seeking submissions from experienced event organisers to run a new end of year food and beverage celebration over the...
Jul 10, 2020
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UFC ready to launch ‘Fight Island’ project on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
With UFC 251 set to be held in Abu Dhabi this weekend, the mixed martial arts sports brand will be using the event as a pilot project to determine how it can hold sealed...
Jul 10, 2020
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Coronavirus impact sees Dreamworld make 50 positions redundant
The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has forced Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld to make dozens of jobs redundant. With reports suggesting Dreamworld will not reopen until the...
Jul 10, 2020
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Funlab launches virtual ‘apart-y’ experiences across its brands
Entertainment and hospitality provider Funlab has launched a new ‘Virtual Apart-ys’ platform - available through its Holey Moley, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, B. Lucky &...
Jul 10, 2020
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VenueShield protocols drive reopening of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
After months of closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has reopened this week following the approval by Queensland Health...
Jul 10, 2020
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Concept designs underway for new Court Theatre in Christchurch
Concept designs by Athfield Architects are underway for the new Court Theatre to be built in Christchurch’s Performing Arts Precinct. The new theatre - to be built on the corner...
Jul 9, 2020
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