News: Entertainment
Gill Perkins to leave role as Executive Director after 25 years with Bell Shakespeare
Bell Shakespeare, Australia’s national theatre company specialising in the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, has announced that Gill Perkins, the Company’s...
Feb 5, 2025
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Emirates Esports Federation launches tender for Premier EGL Franchises
With esports having grown beyond virtual entertainment to become a mass sport transcending borders, cultures, and generations, the Emirates Esports Federation (EEF), in...
Feb 3, 2025
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Tasmania’s ‘Ten Days on the Island’ art festival returns in 2025
Tasmania’s ‘Ten Days on the Island’ is back for 2025 with a rich program delivered by a diverse range of national and international artists, performers and thinkers. Tasmanian...
Feb 2, 2025
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RAC Arena scheduling conflict set to deny home advantage for NBL’s Perth Wildcats
The NBL’s Perth Wildcats could be forced to play a key game away from its regular home at Western Australia’s RAC Arena next week due to a scheduling clash with a Kylie Minogue...
Feb 2, 2025
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Victorians encouraged to participate in Lunar New Year events
The Victorian Government is encouraging all across the state to take part in local Lunar New Year celebrations. Hosted by the Melbourne Chinatown Business Association, the State...
Feb 2, 2025
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Canberra Enlighten Festival’s 15th year offers array of immersive experiences
Canberra’s Enlighten Festival is returning for its 15th year in 2025 with some of the city’s renowned venues lighting up over 11 days from 28th February to 10th March. The...
Feb 2, 2025
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Mobile pill testing trial continues for the Victorian festival season
More Victorian festivalgoers will have access to mobile pill testing with the Victorian Government’s testing trial continuing throughout the upcoming four events this festival...
Jan 31, 2025
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Ninja Parc opens new ACT facility
Ninja Parc has today held the grand opening of its latest location in the Canberra suburb of Fyshwick. Bringing the nation's capital its first-ever indoor childrens’ play centre...
Jan 30, 2025
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VMA opens nominations for 2025 Venue Industry Awards
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has announced the opening of nominations for its 2025 VMA Venue Industry Awards. The premier awards program for the venue...
Jan 30, 2025
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Independent music and events promoter Untitled Group marks 10th anniversary
Australia’s premier independent music and events promoter, Untitled Group, has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a look back at a groundbreaking 2024. Kicking off the new...
Jan 30, 2025
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Foundation Theatres reveals plans for new 1550-seat venue at Sydney’s The Star
Coinciding with yesterday's announcement that it is to acquire the Lyric Theatre, The Star Sydney Event Centre and other additional spaces within The Star Sydney complex,...
Jan 30, 2025
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AEG announces realignment of international business operations
Global sports and live entertainment business leader AEG has announced a realignment of its international business divisions with a new structure that aims to better position...
Jan 29, 2025
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Star casino to sell Sydney theatre and event venues to Foundation Theatres
Cash-strapped casino operator Star Entertainment has announced that is to sell its Sydney theatre and event venues to Foundation Theatres for a sum of $60 million. Foundation...
Jan 28, 2025
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Ticketmaster Australia renews Roundhouse Entertainment partnership
Ticketmaster Australia has announced the extension of its long-standing partnership with Roundhouse Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Mushroom Group. Melbourne-based Roundhouse...
Jan 28, 2025
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Opera Australia advises of departure of Chief Executive Fiona Allan
Opera Australia Chair Rod Sims has today announced that Chief Executive Fiona Allan has decided to depart the organisation. Thanking Allan for her leadership over the past three...
Jan 28, 2025
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AXS unveils new biometric authentication system
Aimed at delivering enhanced security and seamless access, AXS has launched a new biometric authentication feature for its mobile app. Described as a “ticketing industry first”,...
Jan 28, 2025
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Katapult 2030 Trends Report charts future for themed entertainment industry
A newly released report from UK-based themed attractions, experiences and destinations design team Katapult has looked at how consumer behaviour megatrends will change the...
Jan 27, 2025
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Ticketbooth and Audience Republic partner to introduce new CRM and marketing tools
Ticketbooth, a product of Leap Event Technology, has extended its partnership with all-in-one event marketing platform, Audience Republic to provide clients with access to a...
Jan 27, 2025
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New beginning for The Genesian Theatre
A new chapter has begun for The Genesian Theatre with the recent opening of their first production at their newly built theatre in the Sydney suburb of Rozelle. For a company...
Jan 26, 2025
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Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure looks to its 31st edition in April
With the attractions market continuing to boom in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, the Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) is set to return on 8th...
Jan 26, 2025
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LIV Golf Adelaide to deliver enhanced offerings for attendees
The third edition of LIV Golf Adelaide returns to the Grange Golf Club from 14th-16th February, attracting golfers and spectators from around the world. The new dedicated Family...
Jan 23, 2025
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Live Nation cancels Splendour in the Grass festival for second successive year
Cancelled last year due to "unexpected events", organisers have advised that the Splendour in the Grass festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row. In an...
Jan 22, 2025
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Port Adelaide's New Found Sound live music event attracts over 5,500 attendees
Port Adelaide's second iteration of the New Found Sound multi-venue live music discovery event held on 18th January attracted over 5,500 attendees to the historic Port Adelaide...
Jan 22, 2025
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Music Australia announces recipients of first Record Label Scheme
Music Australia has announced the recipients of the first Record Label Development Scheme an initiative which aims to support Australian labels in actively nurturing and...
Jan 22, 2025
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