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ICC Sydney Theatre to be renamed First State Super Theatre
ICC Sydney has announced that First State Super has secured the Naming Rights to the ICC Sydney Theatre for a 10-year term. Advising that the venue will be known as the First...
Jul 7, 2019
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Gemba announces new senior appointments
Specialist sport and entertainment agency Gemba has announced three senior appointments with the promotion of Craig Roberts to Head of Strategy and Insights, the arrival of a...
Jul 7, 2019
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Program launched for most adventurous ever Brisbane Festival
Speaking at the recent Brisbane Festival 2019 program launch, Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch described Brisbane Festival as one of Australia’s premiere arts events, contributing...
Jul 5, 2019
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Rapper Nicki Minaj to headline Saudi Arabian music festival
In a sign of further relaxing of Saudi Arabia's strict regulations concerning entertainment events, the upcoming Jeddah Music Fest is to be headlined by US rapper Nicki Minaj....
Jul 5, 2019
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Uncertain future for Auckland's historic St James Theatre
One of New Zealand's historic theatres faces the prospect of an "indefinite mothballing," Auckland City Councillors have been told, due to work stalling on its planned $67...
Jul 2, 2019
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Access and perimeter security solution secures Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Security solutions provider Gallagher have shared their experience of providing access control and perimeter solutions for Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP). With VRTP...
Jul 2, 2019
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Perth ticket scammer faces more ticket fraud charges
A Perth teenager who has already pleaded guilty to a string of ticketing fraud charges could be facing more than 30 further charges following ongoing investigations by the...
Jul 2, 2019
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Digital signage partnership expands to service surge in outdoor market demand across Oceania
Leading digital signage organisations Big Screen Video and HTS Group are responding to ongoing industry growth in outdoor signage by providing a partnership offering new levels...
Jul 1, 2019
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Prime Minister Ardern congratulates Skills Active performing arts graduates
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was a surprise guest at the recent Entertainment Technology New Zealand (ETNZ) Conference, where she congratulated five apprentice...
Jul 1, 2019
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TodayTix and Sydney Symphony Orchestra partner to reach new audiences
TodayTix, the digital gateway to arts and cultural experiences, has announced a partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra to allow more people to experience live symphonic...
Jul 1, 2019
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Music copyright negotiations set to give licensed fitness providers a reduction in fees
With the new OneMusic Australia copyright initiative branded taking effect today, Fitness Australia has advised of positive outcomes for fitness business and exercise and...
Jul 1, 2019
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Anti-terror costs forces cancellation of Murwillumbah Banana Festival
A festival at Murwillumbah in northern NSW has been cancelled with organisers of the annual event blaming the cost of implementing new anti-terror 'hostile vehicle' measures....
Jul 1, 2019
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Viagogo claims desire to meet with New Zealand’s Commerce Commission
Viagogo has accused New Zealand’s Commerce Commission of ignoring its attempts to settle legal action over its operations in the country. The controversial ticketing firm’s...
Jun 30, 2019
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TEG appoints new Head of Digital
Ticketing, entertainment and data analytics business TEG has announced the appointment of Chris Johnston as the General Manager of TEG Digital. Johnston, who starts with the...
Jun 30, 2019
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Masterplan revealed for Saudi Arabia’s entertainment and sport city giga-project
The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has unveiled the masterplan for its Saudi Arabian sports and entertainment resort ‘giga project’ that will feature a Six Flags theme park, a...
Jun 30, 2019
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Virtual Reality to activate Perth’s Yagan Square during NAIDOC Week 2019
Produced by Periscope Pictures and animated by Bilbie Creative Labs who acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this program was produced, Virtual Whadjuk is a...
Jun 30, 2019
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Lego owners lead £5 billion acquisition of Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments has agreed to be acquired by investors led by the owners of Lego in a deal that values the global attractions operator at £5 billion (US$6.35 billion)....
Jun 28, 2019
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NT WorkSafe issues amusement ride safety alert following country show accident
A safety alert has been issued by the Northern Territory's work safety watchdog warning of a risk of "serious injury or death" if amusement rides are not properly inspected and...
Jun 28, 2019
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Leisure innovations key to Singapore's redeveloped Funan shopping mall
After a three-year redevelopment, Singapore's Funan shopping mall has today reopened, featuring more than 180 stores, including new-to-market brands, new concept retail spaces...
Jun 28, 2019
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Ticketmaster sells North Queensland Stadium's first ever tickets
North Queensland Stadium’s first ever ticket has been sold, with tickets to Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road concert being snapped up since going on presale this morning....
Jun 27, 2019
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China esports market value to hit US$1.9 billion this year
The Chinese domestic esports audience is tipped to hit 350 million participants with revenues to reach US$1.9 billion this year, according to a report by Tencent’s Penguin...
Jun 26, 2019
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OneMusic Australia licencing system to launch on 1st July
Promising to streamline the administration of licence payments for any Australian businesses playing music - including gyms, venues, festivals, shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants...
Jun 26, 2019
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Funlab launches new Juke's Karaoke Bar concept at Crown Melbourne
Leading entertainment venue group Funlab has launched its latest brand, a 1970s themed karaoke venue, at the Crown Melbourne complex. Funlab, which already offers Strike bowling...
Jun 26, 2019
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New visitor centre set to open at Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade
Phillip Island’s popular Penguin Parade, one of Victoria’s most popular tourist attractions, is now just four weeks away from opening the doors to its exciting new visitor...
Jun 26, 2019
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