News: Entertainment
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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Ticketmaster fans name Come from Away as Australia’s 2019 Ticket of the Year
Ticketmaster has revealed that Come From Away - the critically-acclaimed Broadway musical which has been playing at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre since July - as Australia's Ticket...
Nov 20, 2019
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Rebuilding of La Mama Theatre commences
Construction to rebuild Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre has begun, 18 months on from the fire that destroyed the home of independent theatre in Australia. Victorian Minister for...
Nov 20, 2019
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Asian attractions recognised at IAAPA's annual Brass Ring Awards
Leading Asian attractions have been recognised at the global amusement and theme park industry's 2019 Brass Ring Awards, with particular success in the Live Entertainment...
Nov 20, 2019
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Creative Partnerships Australia survey shows private sector increasing donations to the arts
A survey of 2,208 arts and cultural organisations across Australia has revealed that private sector support for the arts continues to rise. Conducted by Creative Partnerships...
Nov 19, 2019
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EVANZ announces finalists for 2019 Industry Awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has announced the finalists in its seventh annual industry awards following the completion of judging. Launched in...
Nov 15, 2019
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Funlab launches new holes at Little Bourke Street Holey Moley attraction in Melbourne
Funlab has announced that its Holey Moley mini-golf cocktail bar in Melbourne’s Little Bourke Street has had a facelift, with nine brand new holes - four of which are exclusive...
Nov 14, 2019
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NSW Government approves funding for redevelopment of Walsh Bay arts precinct
The NSW Government has approved funding for the redevelopment of Pier 2/3 at the Walsh Bay precinct, ending fears from some of the state's largest arts companies that the major...
Nov 14, 2019
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Live music industry welcomes amendments to NSW Music Festivals Bill
Music industry bodies today welcomed the amendments to the Music Festivals Bill passed in the NSW Upper House last night. The NSW Upper House voted to amend the draft...
Nov 13, 2019
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New Sydney Coliseum agrees data insights partnership
Sydney Coliseum, the new multi-purpose theatrical development being developed at West HQ, has signed Activity Stream as its data-visualisation partner. The soon-to-open venue...
Nov 12, 2019
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Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena shortlisted for international project award
The ASM Global managed Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai has been shortlisted in the Project of the Year category at the annual TheStadiumBusiness Design and Development Awards to be...
Nov 11, 2019
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Refurbished Timezone Surfers Paradise opens
Following a complete renovation, Timezone Surfers Paradise has today (Saturday 9th November) re-opened to the public. The entertainment destination celebrated their reopening...
Nov 9, 2019
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrate What Matters in 2020 program
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2020 theme is What Matters , a motif which builds on the legacy of Mardi Gras as a platform for activism and encourages the public to examine...
Nov 7, 2019
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NSW Coroner recommends introduction of pill testing and banning sniffer dogs at festivals
The inquest investigating the drug-related deaths of six young people, aged 18 to 23, at NSW music festivals over two summers has seen Deputy NSW coroner Harriet Grahame...
Nov 7, 2019
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EVANZ counts down to Christchurch conference return
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) is preparing for its 2019 Annual Conference, being held at the recently reopened Christchurch Town Hall from Monday...
Nov 7, 2019
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Venue Management School set to develop next generation of venue industry leaders
The Venue Management Association (VMA) is preparing to host the 26th edition of the Venue Management School, the only industry run school of its kind in the Asia Pacific region,...
Nov 6, 2019
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Regional Facilities Auckland urges U2 fans to go green
With the U2 juggernaut in Auckland this week, fans are being urged to “think green” when they head to Mt Smart Stadium to see the superstars perform this Friday and Saturday....
Nov 6, 2019
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Dubai venue to host 100% environmentally sustainable rock concert
Being held at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on 15th November, Rock the World/Save the Planet, which has been created by Neutral Fuels, is set to become the first 100%...
Nov 5, 2019
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Inaugural Australian Festival Industry Conference deemed a success
Over 100 people travelled to Coffs Harbour on 24th and 25th October to attend the country’s inaugural Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC). The event pulled delegates...
Nov 5, 2019
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Oztix renews partnership with The Croxton Bandroom
Oztix has announced the continuation of its foundation partnership with Melbourne music venue, The Croxton Bandroom, with the venue citing Oztix’s marketing and technology...
Nov 5, 2019
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Festival Of Small Halls taking music to small regional communities
Carving out a regional touring circuit in spaces normally used for council meetings and craft displays, the Festival of Small Halls is taking folk musicians, both local and...
Nov 4, 2019
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Swiss ticketing company unveils global VIP hospitality platform
Swiss ticketing company DAIMANI has launched what it says is the first global online platform dedicated to VIP hospitality products for sport, music and cultural events. The...
Nov 4, 2019
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AFL announces new management arrangements for Marvel Stadium
The AFL has revealed a change to the management of Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, with the venue to transition into a business unit within the AFL organisation and a senior...
Nov 4, 2019
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New Zealand Government provides $12 million for new theatre in Waikato
The New Zealand Government has announced that it will back plans for a new 1300-seat theatre in Hamilton, making a $12 million investment its Provincial Growth Fund. The...
Nov 3, 2019
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