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New Pollstar figures show Elton John’s Australasian dates as world’s second most successful tour
Newly released figures show that Sir Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour dates in Australia and New Zealand over the past summer was the world’s second top grossing...
Apr 6, 2020
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CINZ launches recovery plan to support business events industry
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) has launched a new event, BE Reconnected for December 2020 as they look towards post-COVID-19 recovery. BE Reconnected will focus...
Apr 5, 2020
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LPA believes funding still not enough to prevent decimation of live performance industry
While Live Performance Australia (LPA) has welcomed the Australia Council’s announcement of four-year funding for the performing arts sector, it claims it won’t be enough to...
Apr 3, 2020
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Former ASM Global executive voted on to Brisbane City Council
Former ASM Global (Asia Pacific) Communications Manager, Greg Adermann has been elected as the Pullenvale Ward Councillor with the Brisbane City Council. Adermann resigned from...
Apr 3, 2020
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Latest Australia Council funding announcements sees key organisations overlooked
The Australia Council's latest funding announcement has seen companies and events including Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre and the Sydney Writers' Festival lose out on financial...
Apr 2, 2020
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Vivaticket creates new website page for clients impacted by Coronavirus
Vivaticket has become the latest ticketing platform to offer a simplified solution to refunding and converting tickets into donations following the widespread cancellations...
Apr 2, 2020
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Greater Shepparton announces return of 'Land of Plenty' music festival
Greater Shepparton City Council in partnership with Shepparton Show Me and Red Hill Entertainment have announced the return of the single-day all-ages major music festival, Land...
Apr 1, 2020
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Clip ‘n Climb launches new capsule Prima range
International recreational climbing operator Clip ‘n Climb has launched its new capsule Prima range adding to its fun climbing collection. Prima offers a new option for existing...
Apr 1, 2020
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Sydney Opera House takes performances online during Coronavirus lockdown
The Sydney Opera House has announced a new digital initiative which will present performances and events online during the temporary closure of the landmark venue. Like most...
Mar 31, 2020
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VMA supports members with suspension of membership dues
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) [VMA] has announced that to support its members during the Coronavirus crisis, which has significantly impacted convention,...
Mar 30, 2020
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2020 Helpmann Awards cancelled
The 2020 Helpmann Awards has been cancelled as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Live Performance Australia (LPA) made the announcement today, citing the restrictions...
Mar 30, 2020
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TEG survey suggests most Australians expect 'normal life' to resume within six months
41% of Australians believe life will “go back to normal” within six months while a third think the return to normality will take between six months and 12 months, according to...
Mar 30, 2020
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City of Sydney to consider expanded financial relief for cultural and creative sectors
City of Sydney to consider expanded financial relief for cultural and creative sectors The City of Sydney Council will tonight (30th March 2020) consider a plan to deliver a...
Mar 29, 2020
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Major entertainment promoters call for Australian Government support through Coronavirus crisis
Australia’s largest live entertainment companies Live Nation, Frontier Touring, Chugg Entertainment and TEG have submitted an open letter to Australian Prime Minister Scott...
Mar 27, 2020
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The P.A. People share recent project upgrades and installations
The P.A. People, providers of audio and event communications, have shared their recent installations and upgrades in venues and at events and advise that their teams are still...
Mar 26, 2020
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Challenging times for cinemas with all of Australia’s screens closed
With the ban on mass gatherings to slow the spread of Coronavirus has led to the closure of all cinemas nationwide, cinemas operators are seeking relief from landlords amid...
Mar 26, 2020
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TDC shares insights into its video operation of 2020 Sydney New Year’s Eve spectacular
Technical Direction Company (TDC) has shared its design, delivery, installation and operation of the 2020 Sydney New Year’s Eve spectacular which focused on the video...
Mar 25, 2020
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Vietnam tourism and leisure developer focuses on new projects during COVID-19 disruption
While one of Vietnam's premier developers of tourism and leisure complexes, Sun Group, has announced the temporary closure of some of its amusement parks in Vietnam, they are...
Mar 25, 2020
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Opera Australia announces employee support package to limit Coronavirus impact
Opera Australia has today announced details of an employee support package designed to retain their workforce in the face of widespread layoffs across the arts and...
Mar 24, 2020
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AALARA releases COVID-19 Action Plan
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is equipping members and attractions industry stakeholders with resources, including a COVID-19 Action...
Mar 24, 2020
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New Zealand events industry reports cancellation of more than 3,000 events
Event organisers, suppliers, venues and artists across New are being impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, with some operators already having seen a 100% loss in activities -...
Mar 23, 2020
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Queensland Government says theme parks, indoor gyms, fitness centres and sports centres 'must close'
The Queensland Government has issued new advice on business closures and restrictions that it hopes will prevent the spread of Coronavirus, saying that theme parks, indoor gyms,...
Mar 23, 2020
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces new social restrictions to prevent Coronavirus spread that will last for months
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a raft of new social restrictions that will see gyms, indoor sporting venues, cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos,...
Mar 23, 2020
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Japanese theme parks and attractions commence reopening after Coronavirus closures
With moves to prevent the spread of Coronanvirus having seen their closure during January and February, theme parks and visitor attractions, as well as businesses and schools,...
Mar 23, 2020
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