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Fans warned over fake tickets as hundreds turned away from Elton John’s Adelaide concerts
South Australia's Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, Dini Soulio has said people should avoid buying tickets on the Viagogo resale website while pledging to investigate of...
Dec 5, 2019
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison abolishes Department of Communications and Arts as part of public service restructure
A major shake-up of Federal Government departments announced yesterday by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will see the abolition of the Department of Communications and...
Dec 5, 2019
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Program for Woodford Folk Festival 2019/20 includes wellness events
Set to return from 27th December 2019 to 1st January 2020 the latest edition of the Woodford Folk Festival will not only feature music, entertainment, craft activities and...
Dec 5, 2019
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LPA reports live performance industry drives cultural economy but growth rate slowing
Live Performance Australia (LPA) reports that the live performance industry continued to drive Australia’s cultural economy in 2018 with more than 26 million attendances...
Dec 2, 2019
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Nelson City Council welcomes Trafalgar Centre's EVANZ Award
With an increase in the number of events held at the city’s Trafalgar Centre helping the venue secure an Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand award last week, Nelson...
Dec 2, 2019
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi named World’s Leading Theme Park
Indoor theme park Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been named the World’s Leading Theme Park at the 2019 World Travel Awards, presented last over the weekend at the Royal Opera House...
Dec 2, 2019
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VMA launches first dedicated jobs portal for the venue management industry
The Venue Management Association has launched a new industry initiative, the VMA Jobs Board, powered by VenueJobs, as the first venue industry employment portal. Supported by...
Dec 2, 2019
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SEA Games opening ceremony showcases The Philippines
After a challenging week running up to the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the event's opening ceremony has seen a spectacular celebration of the culture of the Philippines. Staged...
Nov 30, 2019
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26th Venue Management School welcomes record enrolments
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced that it hosted a record number of students last week for the 2019 Venue Management School (VMS) and the Leadership Institute...
Nov 29, 2019
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NSW Government to scrap Sydney lockout laws from 2020
The NSW Government has announced that Sydney’s unpopular lockout laws are set to be scrapped from 14th January next year. Introduced by then NSW Premier Mike Baird in 2014, the...
Nov 28, 2019
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New Melbourne Urban Art Festival announces program
Australia’s new festival of urban art, Can’t Do Tomorrow, has unveiled its first line up of artists, major installations and programming set to take over The Facility,...
Nov 28, 2019
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Hamilton’s H3 scoops two EVANZ industry awards
Hamilton’s H3 group took out two top accolades at the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Awards in Christchurch this week. Claudelands was named ‘Large...
Nov 27, 2019
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Event Cinemas expands 4DX and Double Daybed experiences
Australia’s largest cinema group, Event Cinemas is set to expand its 4DX and Double Daybed experiences across Australia, as part of its commitment to delivering customers...
Nov 27, 2019
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Adelaide Fringe 2020 program celebrates diamond anniversary
The Adelaide Fringe 2020 program is set to entertain audiences as it celebrates its 60th anniversary with 1210 events and more than 7000 artists and 361 venues set to take part...
Nov 27, 2019
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Angry Bird Mobile Water Park opens in Malaysia
Finland’s Rovio Entertainment, creator of the Angry Birds, has partnered with Malaysia’s One Universal Production to launch the world’s largest mobile-themed water inflatable...
Nov 27, 2019
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NSW Government opens tender process for new Sydney Theatre Royal operator
Plans to reopen Sydney's Theatre Royal have moved closer with the NSW Government today announcing that it has reached a commercial agreement with the owners of the venue to...
Nov 27, 2019
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Timezone set to open new Sunshine Coast venue
Entertainment destination, Timezone, is set to open its new Sunshine Coast venue from Saturday, 7th December 2019. Covering an area of 2,200 metre², Timezone Sunshine Plaza,...
Nov 26, 2019
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Japanese research shows animation boosts interest on zoo conservation programs
A new national analysis in Japan has shown that animated shows with animal characters can increase public interest in real wildlife, including boosting donations to conservation...
Nov 26, 2019
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Queensland Government to fast track The Star Gold Coast’s $2 billion redevelopment masterplan
The Queensland Government has announced it will fast track The Star’s $2 billion masterplan to build new hotels and upgrade the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre...
Nov 24, 2019
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Viagogo acquires rival ticket reseller StubHub in US$4 billion deal
Secondary ticketing firm Viagogo has announced a US$4 billion deal to buy its rival StubHub, in the biggest ever transaction in the secondary ticketing market. With eBay having...
Nov 24, 2019
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Ipswich bowling club the focus of drag queen documentary
South-East Queensland-based production company Flickchicks are making an Ipswich-centric drag queen documentary entitled Bowled Over. Bowled Over follows Taboo, a group of drag...
Nov 24, 2019
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Coldplay pause touring until they can reduce environmental impact of concerts
In a bid to reduce the environmental impact of their touring, Coldplay have confirmed that they won’t be taking to the road to promote their latest album. In an interview with...
Nov 23, 2019
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Northbridge chosen to be Perth’s first special entertainment precinct
In an attempt to protect Perth's entertainment areas, the Western Australian Government has released for public comment, new planning and environmental reforms starting with...
Nov 21, 2019
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Greg O'Neill presented with IAAPA Lifetime Service Award
Australian Greg O'Neill, Director of Leisure and Amusement Services Ltd, a Board Director and Past President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association...
Nov 21, 2019
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