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Saudi Arabian investment fund acquires 5.7% stake in Live Nation
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has purchased a 5.7% stake in global entertainment giant Live Nation. According to an U.S. Securities and...
Apr 28, 2020
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Vivaticket welcomes Frankston Arts Centre as an enta client
Frankston Arts Centre (FAC), a landmark theatre and art gallery in the outer Melbourne suburb of Frankston in Victoria, recently chose Vivaticket’s enta solution for their...
Apr 27, 2020
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Luna Park Sydney seeks approval for new temporary attractions and rides
Luna Park Sydney’s proposal to enhance its operations with the addition of temporary rides on the Lavender Green area to its north - currently used as a picnic area - have been...
Apr 26, 2020
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Arts groups call for Federal Government action over Coronavirus hit to industry
With the arts industry across Australia having been severely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, and much of the sector having been excluded from Federal Government stimulus...
Apr 25, 2020
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Ticketmaster to honour refunds to all cancelled or postponed shows and events
With the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic causing the cancellation or postponement of thousands of live shows around the world, ticketing company Ticketmaster has made an...
Apr 25, 2020
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Building work set to recommence on key Wellington venues
With the New Zealand Government set to ease the nation's lockdown restrictions, Wellington City Council has advised that building work will recommence next week on key...
Apr 23, 2020
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Embed donates the Mobile Wallet for one year as a COVID-19 Relief Act
Embed, a global leader in the supply of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry, have announced that they are giving away their latest...
Apr 23, 2020
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VMA opens application for new Diploma of Venue Management
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced the launch of its nationally accredited Diploma of Venue Management, with applications now open from students wanting to...
Apr 23, 2020
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Eden Park secures international innovation award for Staydium Glamping experience
Auckland’s Eden Park has secured an international award for ‘Product Innovation’ for its 'Staydium' Glamping experience after competing against several major venues in the...
Apr 23, 2020
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Organisers announce details for 2020 Australian Event Awards
After extensive consultation from the wider events community, the organisers of the Australian Event Awards and Symposium have advised that the events will go ahead as planned...
Apr 22, 2020
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Auckland's Eden Park and Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena win at TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2020
The Staydium Glamping innovation at Auckland's Eden Park and launch of Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena have been named as winners in their categories at TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2020....
Apr 22, 2020
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Kitchens at Hamilton's Claudelands Events Centre stay busy producing meals for those in need
The commercial kitchens at Claudelands Events Centre in the North Island city of Hamilton are remaining busy through New Zealand's Coronavirus lockdown, with more than 10,000...
Apr 22, 2020
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LAI Games release revenue generating ideas guide for FECs
With the majority of arcades and family entertainment centres around the world not currently making any income, LAI Games has released Revenue Generation Ideas , a guide for...
Apr 20, 2020
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ABS survey shows ‘arts and recreation’ businesses as being hardest hit by Coronavirus pandemic
Newly released data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that the sector it defines as ‘Arts and Recreation’ has been the hardest hit by the Coronavirus pandemic...
Apr 16, 2020
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Daktronics releases upgraded show control solution
USA-based video display provider Daktronics has packaged upgraded functions along with greater integration in its updated Show Control solution. With Daktronics technology...
Apr 16, 2020
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Entertainment Technology NZ announces 100 education scholarships
Entertainment Technology New Zealand Incorporated, the body that supports technicians, craft persons and designers working in the entertainment industry has announced that it is...
Apr 15, 2020
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Coronavirus hit arts industry needs $750 million rescue package
With Coronavirus restrictions having seen almost 200,000 creative arts workers forced out of their jobs as venues close, the Australia Institute is calling for a $750 million...
Apr 15, 2020
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Coronavirus restrictions see cancellation of 2020 Royal Adelaide Show
The Royal Adelaide Show has been cancelled for this year in what organisers are calling a “deeply disappointing” decision. Due to be held in September, the Royal Agricultural...
Apr 14, 2020
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Embed launches range of online initiatives to engage attractions industry
Embed, a global leader in the supply of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry, has launched a range of initiatives during COVID-19 to support...
Apr 14, 2020
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Australian Government commits $27 million relief package for the arts
With the sector massively impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Australian Government has announced a $27 million funding package to support regional arts, First Nations...
Apr 9, 2020
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Eventbrite to lay off 45% of global workforce in cost-cutting plan
Event management and ticketing platform Eventbrite has announced that it will lay off 45% of its global workforce as part of plans to save at least US$100 million in annualised...
Apr 9, 2020
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LPA welcomes additional arts support but highlights much more is needed
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of an additional $27 million of funding assistance for regional and First Nations artists as...
Apr 9, 2020
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Coca-Cola Arena launches campaign to engage Dubai’s community
Coca-Cola Arena has this week launched an impressive community outreach initiative called #BeLiveInDubai which is calling on Dubai residents to showcase their talents while...
Apr 8, 2020
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RNA announces cancellation of Brisbane's Ekka
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) has advised that, for only the third time in the history of the annual event, Brisbane's Royal...
Apr 7, 2020
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