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Ardent Leisure raises Dreamworld ticket costs
Following Village Roadshow's decision to move away from ticket discounting for its Gold Coast theme parks, Ardent Leisure is to raise the cost of entry at its Dreamworld and...
Oct 16, 2019
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NSW Government to ignore Coroner's pill testing recommendation as it reintroduces festival management laws
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has again ruled out the prospect of introducing pill testing at music festivals despite a leaked draft Coroner's report recommending the move....
Oct 16, 2019
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Low visitation levels see closure of Malaysia's Hello Kitty theme park
The Government of the Malaysian state of Johor has advised that the Hello Kitty theme park - based on a fictional Japanese character - is to close as a result of lower than...
Oct 15, 2019
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Event Cinemas launch new immersive experience for children
Event Cinemas has launched Event Junior, an immersive experience specially designed for children - with the first Event Junior opened yesterday at Event Macquarie and Event...
Oct 15, 2019
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Adelaide Venue Management Corporation warns fans over unofficial Coopers Stadium website
The Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVMC) has issued an online warning to consumers looking to purchase tickets for A-League matches at Coopers Stadium. AVMC, which...
Oct 14, 2019
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Village Roadshow reveals profit turnaround in last financial year
Entertainment conglomerate Village Roadshow has reported an underlying profit of $20.6 million for the 12 months to 30th June, compared with a $7.3 million loss a year ago, with...
Oct 14, 2019
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200 solar panels installed on Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre rooftop
Shoalhaven City Council is moving forward with their renewable energy policy target, with the installation of 200 solar panels on the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre rooftop....
Oct 14, 2019
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ICC T20 World Cup 2020 appoints KOJO Sport to enhance fan experience
KOJO Sport, an independent sports and entertainment business with offices across Australia, has been appointed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup 2020 to...
Oct 13, 2019
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Adelaide Festival Centre executive fights back against online ticket scalpers and reseller sites
While it may be easier for venues, promoters and ticketing agencies to wash their hands of patrons ripped off by unscrupulous ticket scalpers - after all, they usually know they...
Oct 13, 2019
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Les Mills energises Sydney's Fox Studios
The past two days have seen the largest production stage at Sydney's Fox Studios energised by Les Mills International as it films its latest group training content. More than...
Oct 12, 2019
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Tamworth Country Music Festival executive to address inaugural Australian Festival Industry Conference
After revealing a number of recognised figures in festival management who will address the Australian Festival Industry Conference in Coffs Harbour later this month across,...
Oct 12, 2019
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Amusement leader Embed announces new executive management team
Embed, the leading worldwide supplier of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry, has announced a series of new appointments to its leadership...
Oct 10, 2019
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Australia’s Cultural Ministers agree to new framework for the performing arts
A new National Performing Arts Partnership (NPAP) Framework to support the performing arts sector has been agreed by the Australian Government along with states and territories...
Oct 10, 2019
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Gumbuya World looks to opening of $10 million expansion and first music event
Victorian attraction Gumbuya World, is approaching the opening of a new family wave pool as part of a $10 million expansion, which will see its waterpark, Oasis Springs, almost...
Oct 10, 2019
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Belgravia Leisure investment to transform Yarrambat Park Golf Course
Golf enthusiasts and families looking for a fun and relaxing day out in the Nillumbik community will soon be able to enjoy a new sport and entertainment experience at Yarrambat...
Oct 10, 2019
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Brisbane venues thrive as Stadiums Queensland operations deliver more than $300 million in economic benefit
Venues in Brisbane - and the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in particular - were Stadiums Queensland’s star performers during 2018/19, while stadia outside of the Queensland...
Oct 10, 2019
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Music Industry ready to work with NSW Government on festival safety
The music festival industry has advised that is ready to commence working with the NSW Government on measures to improve safety at music festivals in the lead-up to the summer...
Oct 9, 2019
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Geoff Jones outlines TEG's international growth plans
Entertainment and ticketing leader TEG is looking at expanding in Asia and the UK following its acquisition by US-based investor Silver Lake Partners. At a media briefing in...
Oct 9, 2019
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ASM Global appoints new General Manager at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Luke Daniels, an executive with more than a decade of experience delivering world-class entertainment and sport in NSW, has been appointed the new General Manager of the...
Oct 8, 2019
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Adelaide Festival Centre set to host inaugural Asia-Pacific Creative Cities Conference
From 23rd to 26th October, Adelaide will host world-class speakers and top-level delegates from the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for the first ever Asia-Pacific Creative...
Oct 7, 2019
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Google ban sees decline in Viagogo business activity
Ticketing resale site Viagogo has suffered a significant decline in users since Google banned it from paid-for searches for alleged breaches of its advertising rules. In July,...
Oct 7, 2019
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VenuesWest sets attendance record with over six million patrons in 2018/19
VenuesWest, the Western Australian Government’s venue owner and operator, has enjoyed its most successful year ever, breaking records for attendances, events held, and funding...
Oct 7, 2019
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Wellington crowned New Zealand’s most creative place for third straight year
For the third consecutive year, the Wellington region has been named the most creative in New Zealand based on the Infometrics Creativity Measure. The newly released report...
Oct 6, 2019
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Schedule released for Ticketing Professionals Australia Conference
Offering over 20 sessions across the two days, the schedule for the inaugural Ticketing Professionals Australia Conference has been released. Being held at Sydney’s Bankwest...
Oct 6, 2019
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