News: Entertainment
Private equity group BGH Capital submits rival bid for Village Roadshow
Village Roadshow has received a $770 million takeover offer from private equity group BGH Capital, sparking a potential bidding war for the entertainment group after rival...
Jan 23, 2020
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Newcastle’s Civic Playhouse offers trial season of cinema and theatre
The City of Newcastle’s Civic Playhouse is screening a selection of the most acclaimed productions from London's National Theatre for a trial season. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes...
Jan 22, 2020
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Equity praises New Zealand Prime Minister's commitment to the arts
New Zealand Prime Minister's Jacinda Ardern advocacy for the arts has been praised by Equity, the largest and most established union and industry advocate for Australian and New...
Jan 21, 2020
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Tamworth launches National Guitar Museum
Coinciding with the 48th Toyota Country Music Festival (running from 17th to 26th January 2020), Tamworth has launched its new National Guitar Museum. Tamworth is recognised as...
Jan 19, 2020
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PAC Australia to farewell Executive Director Rick Heath
Helen O’Neil, President, Performing Arts Connections Australia, has announced that the body’s Executive Director Rick Heath, will leave in February 2020 to take up the role of...
Jan 19, 2020
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Wellington’s St James Theatre set to be ready for 2022 New Zealand Festival
Work on Wellington’s historic St James Theatre is progressing with the theatre set to be ready for the 2022 New Zealand Festival. The St James Theatre is an important building...
Jan 18, 2020
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Parramatta Council cancels Australia Day fireworks
In consideration of the ongoing bushfire crisis, City of Parramatta Council has decided not to proceed with the fireworks display at its upcoming Australia Day event. City of...
Jan 18, 2020
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NSW Police have major presence at Tamworth Country Music Festival 2020
With the aim of ensuring country-music fans enjoy this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival, police have launched a high-visibility operation. Operation Tamworth Country Music...
Jan 16, 2020
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City of Darwin set to increase number of events in 2020
Following a strong focus on revitalising Darwin in 2019, with significant investments in tree planting, landscaping and lighting, the City of Darwin is predicting a large number...
Jan 16, 2020
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park reveals future vision as adventure-themed attraction
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for the future that aims to create an adventure-themed resort destination with a focus on nature,...
Jan 16, 2020
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North Queenslanders offered exclusive first look at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
North Queenslanders are being offered a once-only Open Day on Saturday 22nd February 2020 to experience the Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Member for Mundingburra Coralee...
Jan 15, 2020
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Rural Fire Service volunteers to be honoured guests at Bankwest Stadium concert
Australian rock bands Cold Chisel and Hoodoo Gurus are set to play to a full house at the first ever concert at Bankwest Stadium with the crowd including Rural Fire Service...
Jan 15, 2020
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Music Advisory Group tasked with building a thriving Gold Coast music sector
Music Advisory Group tasked with building a thriving Gold Coast music sector The Gold Coast’s music sector is set to be positively impacted following the formation of a special...
Jan 14, 2020
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Sydney’s Fire Fight Australia concert sells out within 24 hours
The organisers of the Fire Fight Australia bushfire relief concert scheduled to be held at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Sunday 16th February 2020 have advised that tickets for the...
Jan 14, 2020
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Video shows renovation of Forsyth Barr Stadium's playing surface
A recently released video from Dunedin Venues Management Ltd (DVML) has shown how the multi-use Forsyth Barr Stadium transforms its surface for sporting use in the aftermath of...
Jan 13, 2020
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Formula 1 secures first ever gambling sponsor
Global motorsport series Formula One has announced its first ever gambling sponsor, online bookmaker, 188Bet. The deal is focussed on the Asia region, and covers a five-season...
Jan 13, 2020
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Emergency Management and Fire Safety set to be key topics at 2020 Australian Festival Industry Conference
Following the success of its inaugural event in 2019, the Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC), Australia’s only conference for those involved in festival management,...
Jan 12, 2020
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Royal Agricultural Society fears impact of bushfires on Sydney Easter Show
The organisers of Sydney’s Royal Easter Show fear that bushfires and drought will impact upon the event’s 2020 edition in the wake of more than a dozen local agricultural events...
Jan 11, 2020
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Bushfire impacted Rainbow Serpent Festival to be reborn
With its site having been impacted by pre-Christmas bushfires, the organisers of the Rainbow Serpent Festival in Victoria have pledged that the event will continue, but not as a...
Jan 11, 2020
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Etihad Airways takes on naming rights for new Abu Dhabi entertainment venue
Etihad Airways has agreed to be the naming rights partner for Abu Dhabi's new 18,000 capacity Yas Bay Arena. To be known as the Etihad Arena, the venue will host world-class...
Jan 9, 2020
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Auckland enjoying massive summer of concerts and events
Described by Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) as offering its “biggest ever entertainment line-up”, an extensive program of events and concerts is on target to generate more...
Jan 8, 2020
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EY survey reveals that media and entertainment companies know they must reinvent to survive the next five years
Over a third (34%) of media and entertainment executives admit that their companies will no longer exist in five years unless their business undergoes reinvention. A newly...
Jan 8, 2020
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Poor air quality impacting activity, events and sport
With Australia's bushfire crisis having killed at least 20 people and led to emergency declarations in two states, haze from the fires and resulting poor air quality is...
Jan 7, 2020
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Sydney Festival show cancelled due to bushfires and poor air quality
Sydney Festival’s flagship show, Opening Night, has been cancelled by its production company due to health concerns from the poor air quality in Sydney caused by bushfire smoke....
Jan 7, 2020
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