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Harry Potter Magic sets new standard for blockbuster plays in Australia
Now entering its second year, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has established a new standard for blockbuster plays in Australia, drawing more than 325,000 attendees through...
Feb 28, 2020
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Cultural Masterplan revealed for Queenstown Lakes District
A masterplan intended to invigorate the Queenstown Lakes’ arts scene has been unveiled at tonight's official launch of the Three Lakes Cultural Trust. Established in 2019 to...
Feb 28, 2020
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Eventbrite appoints new Managers to its Australian Business Development Team
Eventbrite, a global ticketing and event technology platform that powers millions of events, has appointed two new Senior Business Development Managers focused on the Australian...
Feb 26, 2020
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Saudi Arabia commences construction on NEOM
Saudi Arabia is commencing construction on NEOM, its “city of the future” with the giga-project having had an investment of $500 billion from the Public Investment Fund (PIF)....
Feb 24, 2020
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Adelaide 500 Supercars race sees lowest crowds in 17 years
Multiple factors have been blamed for the lowest number of people attending the Adelaide 500 Supercars race since it became a four-day event in 2003. Just over 206,000 people...
Feb 23, 2020
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TEG welcomes the Van Egmond Group
TEG has announced that the Van Egmond Group, which has presented and produced some of the world’s largest entertainment events, has joined the fast growing TEG family. Led by...
Feb 23, 2020
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade to celebrate all that matters
The 42nd annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, held on Saturday 29th February 2020 will see more than 12,600 dazzling parade participants embrace the theme of WHAT...
Feb 23, 2020
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Queensland launches country music tourism initiative
The Queensland Government is aiming to encourage more American tourists to visit Queensland through promotions to country music fans throughout the United States. The initiative...
Feb 22, 2020
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End of an era as demolition of Melbourne’s Palace Theatre commences
Demolition of popular Melbourne music venue, The Palace Theatre on Bourke Street, has commenced this week, ending a seven-year public battle to save the venue. The venue, which...
Feb 20, 2020
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Research suggests Australian tourism marketing needs to stop doing the same thing every year
Research from Queensland's James Cook University suggests that for Australia’s tourism marketing to remain sustainable, it needs to diversify and consider tapping into popular...
Feb 20, 2020
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Organisers of Electric Gardens Music Festival urge for safety
Event organisers and police are urging festival goers to stay safe ahead of the Electric Gardens Music Festival at Sydney’s Centennial Park this Saturday (22nd February 2020). A...
Feb 19, 2020
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New marketing campaign aims to boost Victorian tourism
In support of Victorian Tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and recent bushfires, the Victorian Government has today launched a major new interstate and international...
Feb 19, 2020
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Versatility of Brisbane Showgrounds delivers successful 2019
The Brisbane Showgrounds’ indoor/outdoor events precinct has capped off a highly successful 2019 staging more than 250 events and attracting a million visitors. With 24 event...
Feb 19, 2020
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The Sydney Family Show returns for its 11th year
Offering an array of family entertainment, the Sydney Family Show is returning for its 11th year at Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park from 9th to 26th April 2020. Coinciding...
Feb 18, 2020
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Partnership extended between Oztix and BIGSOUND
Oztix has announced the extension of its foundation partnership with BIGSOUND, produced by QMusic, and will remain the exclusive ticketing outlet as the two Brisbane-based...
Feb 18, 2020
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Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre partners with Eventfinda
With the curtain soon to go up on the $12 million Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre, Eventfinda has partnered to provide the Centre's ticketing services. Initially conceived as a...
Feb 18, 2020
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Bosch commences construction of new facility to support Australian manufacturers
Bosch’s Manufacturing Solutions and Rexroth businesses have commenced construction on a new A$17million facility which when completed will see the end of a five year project to...
Feb 17, 2020
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Queensland performing arts celebrated at 2019 Matilda Awards
Queensland performing arts have been recognised at the 2019 Matilda Awards held at the Brisbane Powerhouse last night. The Matilda Awards honour actors, designers, directors,...
Feb 17, 2020
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Live Performance Australia backs consumers getting better information on ticket resales
Better information for consumers is crucial to helping them make informed choices when using ticket resale services according to Live Performance Australia (LPA). LPA has...
Feb 17, 2020
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Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena to open in April
Developer Miral has announced that Abu Dhabi’s new Etihad Arena will open in mid-April with Disney On Ice’s Frozen to be the first event at the multi-purpose indoor venue. With...
Feb 17, 2020
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Pakistan music festival halted as fake-ticket holders storm venue
A music festival in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Saturday has been halted after hundreds of fake-ticket holders stormed the venue. Organisers of the Solis Festival...
Feb 16, 2020
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Fire Fight Australia concert raises $9.5 million for bushfire relief
TEG Dainty and TEG Live have announced that yesterday's Fire Fight Australia benefit concert held at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium has so far raised more than $9.5 million towards...
Feb 16, 2020
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Landmark UK legal case sees ticketing fraudsters convicted
In a landmark case, two men who used specialist software to buy thousands of concert tickets and then resell them at significantly marked up prices have been convicted on fraud...
Feb 14, 2020
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Sunshine Coast marks completion of redevelopment of The Events Centre Caloundra
Sunshine Coast Council has celebrated the completion of the $8.18 million redevelopment of its premier performing arts centre, The Events Centre Caloundra, which now boasts...
Feb 13, 2020
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