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PAC Australia announces merger of key national performing arts events
Performing arts peak body PAC Australia has announced that its annual conference and the Performing Arts Exchange will combine in 2020 into a newly branded event – the...
Dec 18, 2019
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Australia Council reveals new opportunities for contemporary music touring
Increased investment in contemporary music will enable more opportunities for Australian musicians to tour to more audiences in more destinations across Australia. As part of...
Dec 18, 2019
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AEG and Accor extend international partnerships with global assets deal
Leading hospitality group, Accor and AEG, the world’s leading sport and live entertainment company, have today announced an extension of their partnership to a global deal and...
Dec 17, 2019
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Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi gains confirmation as world’s largest indoor theme park
Spanning an area of 153,000 metre², Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi has been named the world’s largest indoor theme park by Guinness World Records. Located on Yas Island near...
Dec 16, 2019
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Campaign looks to raise funds to cart water from Lane Cove Aquatic Centre to drought-stricken NSW
Sydney’s Lane Cove Council is looking to transport water from its Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre 500 kilometres north to provide much needed drought relief in the NSW Northern...
Dec 16, 2019
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Live Performance Australia says industry is waiting for Viagogo to communicate
Online ticket resale platform Viagogo has been challenged by Live Performance Australia to engage directly with the Australian live performance industry. Evelyn Richardson,...
Dec 15, 2019
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Sydney’s State Theatre unveils restored organ to celebrate 90th Anniversary
To mark its 90th anniversary, Sydney’s famed State Theatre, one of Australia’s last great movie palaces, has unveiled the building’s Wurlitzer organ, following a decade-long...
Dec 15, 2019
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Ride investment sees Ocean Park rack up another year of deficit
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has announced a fourth consecutive year where it has posted a deficit, attributing the latest loss to investments in edutainment and the...
Dec 15, 2019
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Kapiti Performing Arts Centre to open in February
The new Kapiti Performing Arts Centre is to open for the public to explore on Saturday 22nd February 2020. With work on the Centre approaching completion, the Public Open Day...
Dec 15, 2019
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Queensland Government gives go ahead for Brisbane Live entertainment precinct
A long-awaited decision to move forward with the Brisbane Live entertainment precinct has been made by the Queensland Government. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...
Dec 15, 2019
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Construction starts on eighth themed land at Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced that construction has started on Shanghai Disneyland’s eighth themed land, Zootopia, with site preparation work now completed. The latest...
Dec 15, 2019
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Dreamworld kicks off 38th anniversary celebrations
Marking 38 years since its opening today, Dreamworld has kicked off its birthday month with its biggest ever summer campaign and a series of celebration events. Dreamworld has...
Dec 15, 2019
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‘Opera House of the West’ opens in Sydney's Rooty Hill
Looking to transform entertainment in Western Sydney, the Sydney Coliseum Theatre at West HQ has opened, staging its first show yesterday evening. Described by its Executive...
Dec 13, 2019
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Bushfire fears leads to cancellation of NSW Central Coast festival
The ongoing bushfire threat in NSW has led to the cancellation of the upcoming Lost Paradise festival on the state’s Central Coast region. Expected to attract more than 11,000...
Dec 12, 2019
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Christchurch City Council approves business case for 25,000 seat roofed venue
Plans for the development of a new 25,000 roofed stadium in Christchurch will go to the New Zealand Cabinet for approval following Christchurch City Councillors having today...
Dec 12, 2019
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Western Sydney's new Coliseum Theatre reveals partnerships and technologies
Set to host its first performance tonight, Western Sydney's new Coliseum Theatre has revealed its new technologies through partnerships with NEC, Jands and L-Acoustics. The...
Dec 12, 2019
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Naming Rights secured for new North Queensland Stadium
North Queensland’s stadium was today officially named the Queensland Country Bank Stadium after the Queensland Country Credit Union signed a six-year naming rights partnership...
Dec 12, 2019
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Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena secures Audiovisual Fan Experience Award
The StadiumBusiness Design & Development Awards held in London has seen Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena win the prestigious international Audiovisual Fan Experience Award for its...
Dec 10, 2019
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Dreamworld appointment to drive new entertainment activities
Amid Dreamworld’s biggest Gold Coast campaign launch, the theme park has announced the appointment of Nicole James as Entertainment Manager. Building on its ride offerings,...
Dec 9, 2019
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Christchurch City Council to consider investment case for new stadium plan
Christchurch City Council is moving forward with its consideration of the development of a new 25,000-seat multi-purpose stadium and will consider an investment case for the new...
Dec 9, 2019
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Tokyo Disneyland reveals details of its largest expansion
Tokyo Disneyland owner the Oriental Land Co has announced new details on the expansion of its attractions that are set to open as of next year, including the Beauty and the...
Dec 8, 2019
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Innovation in Asian attractions to be explained at IQPC Forum in Singapore
With Asia set to become the world’s largest attractions market by 2020 in terms of visitor numbers and industry value, conference organiser IQPC will be staging the 2nd Annual...
Dec 6, 2019
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Brisbane City Council looks for Riverstage management partnership
Brisbane City Council has today released market sounding documents “seeking industry feedback on how to best secure Riverstage as an iconic music venue and cultural icon for the...
Dec 6, 2019
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Opera Australia offers Walk on Roles for $5000
Opera Australia has announced that a limited number of walk-on roles for their spectacular outdoor event Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour are now available to purchase for $5000 -...
Dec 5, 2019
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